English UK's finalists in the 2026 ST Star Awards

We are delighted that 15 English UK member centres and groups, four corporate members and 14 partner agencies have been named as finalists in this year's StudyTravel Star Awards (ST Star Awards). English UK has also been shortlisted once again, this time as a finalist for the new ST Leading Star Association category. 

This strong representation from across the English UK community highlights the quality, diversity and international reach of the UK ELT sector and its global partners.  

Thank you to everyone who voted for English UK, our members, corporate members and our partner agencies.  

What are the ST Star Awards?

The ST Star Awards are among the most recognised awards in international education, celebrating excellence across the global study travel industry. Finalists are nominated and voted for by language schools, educational travel organisations and student recruitment agencies worldwide. 

The winners will be announced at the ST Alphe UK gala dinner in London on 5 September. 

Which English UK members and partners have been shortlisted this year? 

English UK members, corporate members and partner agencies have been shortlisted across a wide range of award categories, showing the strength of the UK's accredited ELT sector and the value of its partnerships. 

English UK member finalists

Bayswater, BSC Education, Centre of English Studies (CES), Embassy Summer, English Path, Kaplan International Languages & ALPADIA, Kings Education, LILA* College, LSI / IH Portsmouth, LSI Education, MLA – Move Language Ahead, Oxford International Education Group, St Giles International, The English Network (TEN)

English UK corporate member finalists 

Flywire, GoBritanya Student Accommodation, GuardMe International Insurance, Londonist DMC 

English UK partner agency finalists 

Academix, Atlas Private Educational Services, Bilimevi Study Abroad Consultancy, Direct for Travel and Tourism, EDM Education, English Zone One, Inglés Ya, Key.study (STUDY.UA), Language Kingdom, SAT for Studying Abroad, Sindibad Holidays Co., VCE International, Viajes y Viajes, WEP

What is the ST Leading Star Association award? 

The new ST Leading Star categories recognise agencies, service providers, schools and associations that have achieved ST Super Star status. 

In 2013, English UK became the first school association to be inducted into the ST Super Star Hall of Fame. This honour 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 for the ST Leading Star Association award recognises our work to support accredited ELT providers, strengthen international partnerships and promote the UK as a leading destination for English language learning. We are proud to be recognised alongside respected organisations from across the international education sector.

English UK would like to congratulate all shortlisted organisations and thank everyone who supported our nomination. We wish all finalists the very best of luck. 

English UK at ST Alphe UK 2026 

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