The UK English language teaching sector is celebrating a strong presence among the finalists for this year's StudyTravel Star Awards (ST Star Awards), with 15 English UK member centres and groups, four corporate members and 14 partner agencies named as finalists.
English UK has also been shortlisted in the new ST Leading Star Association category, recognising the organisation's longstanding contribution to the international education and English language teaching sector.
The strong representation of English UK members, corporate members and partner agencies highlights the quality, diversity and international reach of the UK's ELT sector, as well as the strength of its global partnerships.
The StudyTravel Star Awards are among the most recognised awards in the international education sector, celebrating excellence across the global study travel industry.
Finalists are nominated and voted for by language schools, educational travel organisations and student recruitment agencies from around the world. The awards provide an important opportunity to recognise organisations that are making a significant contribution to international education and student mobility.
The winners will be announced at the ST Alphe UK gala dinner in London on 5 September 2026.
English UK member organisations have been shortlisted across a wide range of award categories, demonstrating the breadth and strength of the UK's accredited ELT sector.
The finalists include:
Four English UK corporate members have also been recognised as finalists:
Their recognition reflects the important role played by specialist service providers in supporting international students, education providers and the wider study travel industry.
The awards also highlight the contribution of international education agencies, with 14 English UK partner agencies shortlisted:
The inclusion of agencies from across different international markets demonstrates the importance of strong school and agent relationships in supporting students who choose the UK for their English language studies.
One of the highlights of this year's awards is the introduction of the ST Leading Star Association category.
The new ST Leading Star categories recognise agencies, service providers, schools and associations that have achieved ST Super Star status.
English UK became the first school association to be inducted into the ST Super Star Hall of Fame in 2013. The distinction is reserved for organisations that have won their category five times, the maximum number of times an individual ST Star Award can be won.
Today, more than 40 organisations, including six associations, have achieved ST Super Star status.
English UK's shortlisting in the new ST Leading Star Association category provides further recognition of its role in supporting accredited ELT providers, strengthening international partnerships and promoting the UK as a leading destination for English language learning.
The large number of finalists connected with English UK demonstrates the continued strength of the UK's English language teaching sector and the global network surrounding it.
From language schools and education groups to specialist service providers and international student recruitment agencies, the finalists represent the diverse organisations that contribute to the success of UK ELT and international student mobility.
The ST Star Awards also provide an opportunity for the wider international education community to celebrate the partnerships, innovation and professional excellence that underpin the sector.
The ST Star Awards gala dinner will take place as part of the ST Alphe UK conference in London, bringing together education providers, agents, service providers and other international education professionals from around the world.
English UK members, partners and industry colleagues attending ST Alphe UK will be able to connect with the English UK team throughout the event. The organisation will be promoting its members and the wider UK ELT sector to international education agents and will be based at table A2 on the lower floor on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September.
With such a strong showing among this year's finalists, the 2026 ST Star Awards will be an important celebration of the achievements and contribution of the UK's English language teaching community.
Congratulations to all the shortlisted organisations, members, partners and agencies. The industry will be watching the results closely when the winners are announced in London on 5 September.
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