2026 EFE awards

Eight Odyssey Education schools honoured

Second edition of the EFE Awards

With 291 entries and 202 participating schools, the 2026 edition of the "Palmes de l'Enseignement Français à l'Etranger" (French Education Abroad Awards) demonstrated the dynamism of our network. Held in the prestigious setting of the Collège de France, the ceremony was an opportunity to celebrate the finalists and winners, in the presence of Edouard Geffray, Minister of National Education, and Éléonore Caroit, Minister Delegate to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, responsible for Francophonie, International Partnerships and French Nationals Abroad.

Recognition for our schools

For the Odyssey Education group, this ceremony marked a major achievement: eight of our twelve establishments were recognised for the exceptional quality of their educational projects.

Three regional winners at the forefront of educational innovation

The Odyssey Education group has distinguished itself with significant victories, winning three Zone Palms, which highlight the diversity of our areas of expertise, from multilingualism to citizenship preparation.

La Petite Ecole de Singapour received the Language Promotion Award (Asia/Middle East/Oceania Zone) for its co-teaching programme in French, English and Mandarin starting in nursery school.
The École Française Internationale de Tirana was awarded the Innovative Action Award (Europe Zone) for its project ‘What if football refereeing could shape the citizens of tomorrow?’.
The École Française Internationale de Skopje won the Award for Openness to the Host Country (Europe Zone) for its ‘Cultural Bridges in North Macedonia’ project.

A notable presence among the finalists

Beyond the winners, the quality of the projects presented by our regional finalists reflects a group dynamic focused on inclusion, art and community involvement.

Lycée Français International de Séville, finalist for the Community Involvement Award (Europe region) for the project ‘Run for South Africa’.
Le Collège International Français de Sarajevo, finalist for the Community Involvement Award (Europe Zone), with its initiative ‘See Differently, Learn Together’.
La Petite Ecole Bangkok, finalist for the Cultural Action Award (Asia/Middle East/Oceania Zone) for its exhibition: Art at Child Height.
La Petite Ecole Ho Chi Minh City, finalist for the Innovative Action Award (Asia/Middle East/Oceania Zone) with its project ‘Outdoor Classroom – The Educational Farm’.
La Petite Ecole Ho Chi Minh City, finalist for the Opening Up to the Host Country Award (Asia/Middle East/Oceania Zone) for ‘At the Heart of Vietnam: Discovery and Traditions’.

Parental commitment praised

Special mention goes to the École Française Internationale de Casablanca. The school was a finalist in the brand new FAPEE ‘Parents Engagés’ Award with its solidarity project ‘Art with Heart’.

This recognition highlights the importance of cohesion between educational teams and families, a fundamental pillar of the Odyssey philosophy.

An initiative that enhances the entire network

We would like to express our deep gratitude to Senator Samantha Cazebonne and the ReflexeS team for organising this event, which highlights the excellence and dynamism of our network. These successes strengthen our determination to continue developing a demanding, multilingual education system that is resolutely focused on the future.