Award Announcement
Trio World Academy (TWA), based in Bengaluru, was announced as the winner of the ‘Best International School in India’ award in the K‑12 School category at the 9th Business World Education Top Education Brands Awards 2026. The ceremony took place on 27 August 2026 at The Park Hotel in New Delhi and was attended by leading educators, policymakers, academic luminaries and institutional heads from across the country.
Presenters and Recipients
The award was formally presented by Samir Kumar Srivastava, Director of the Indian Institute of Management, Amritsar, and Dr. Annurag Batra, Chairman & Editor‑in‑Chief of BW Business World and Founder of exchange4media. Dr. Brian Irving, Head of School at Trio World Academy, received the honour on behalf of the institution.
Institutional Leadership Quote
Mr. Naveen KM, Managing Director of Trio World Academy, stated that the award reflects the school’s sustained effort to create a learning environment where academic rigour and student well‑being reinforce each other, highlighting the faculty’s dedication, students’ intellectual curiosity and the trust placed by families in the international curriculum framework.
Academic Programme Portfolio
Trio World Academy delivers a comprehensive, inquiry‑driven K‑12 continuum through authorised programmes that include the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). The school consistently records performance above the global average for IBDP examinations.
Recognitions and Accolades
In addition to the BW Education award, Trio World Academy holds several national and international distinctions: it is an Apple Distinguished School, has been named an ‘Institution of Happiness’ by QS I‑GAUGE, recognized as ‘Best School Brand in India’ by The Economic Times, and awarded ‘Best School for Outstanding International Collaboration’ by ScooNews.
Institutional Profile
Founded in 2009, Trio World Academy serves a multicultural community comprising students from more than 20 nationalities. The school’s core values, encapsulated in the acronym LEADS (Leadership, Empathy, Academic Excellence, Discipline and Service), guide its commitment to academic rigour, student wellbeing, global citizenship and holistic development, preparing learners to thrive in an interconnected world.