Spires The Profs Group Shortlisted Finalist 2026 Gess Awards Dubai

We’re delighted to announce that Spires (as part of The Profs Group) has been named a finalist in the Best Digital Educational Resource/Product category at the GESS Education Awards Dubai 2026.

This recognition celebrates our commitment to making high-quality education more accessible through innovative technology, bringing expert tutors, interactive lessons and everything students need to succeed together in one place.

The GESS Education Awards recognise organisations transforming teaching and learning through exceptional educational products, services and resources. Winners will be announced on 11 November 2026 at the Conrad Dubai Hotel, where education leaders and innovators from around the world will come together to celebrate excellence in education.

For everyone at Spires, this nomination is an exciting milestone and a reflection of the hard work that has gone into building our platform over the past decade.

Pioneering A Complete Digital Learning Ecosystem

At Spires, we’ve always believed that finding the right tutor should be simple, and learning online should be just as engaging and effective as learning in person.

That’s why we’ve built much more than a place to find tutors. Spires is a complete digital learning ecosystem, designed to manage every stage of the tutoring journey, from finding and communicating with tutors to scheduling lessons, learning online and making secure payments.

Our platform brings together:

• Intelligent tutor matching: Our advanced matching technology connects students with qualified tutors suited to their subject, academic level and learning goals. Students can compare tutor profiles, reviews and hourly rates before choosing who to work with.
• Interactive virtual classrooms: Live video lessons, collaborative whiteboards, screen sharing and file sharing allow students and tutors to work together in real time, wherever they are in the world.
• Recorded lessons: Every lesson is recorded, allowing students to revisit explanations, review challenging concepts and reinforce their understanding whenever they need to.
• Integrated scheduling: Students and tutors can arrange and manage lessons through the platform, making it easier to fit tutoring around busy schedules.
• Seamless communication: Built-in messaging and communication tools make it easy to discuss learning goals, share resources and stay connected between lessons.
• Secure, automated payments: Payments are handled directly through the platform, removing the hassle of managing separate invoices and transactions.

By bringing these features together, Spires takes care of the administration and technology behind online tutoring, allowing students to focus on learning and tutors to focus on teaching. In 2025 alone, our platform facilitated more than 100,000 online lessons between 1,000 tutors and 9,000 students across over 120 countries.

Award-Winning Technology, Recognised Year After Year

Our GESS Education Awards nomination builds on several years of recognition. Over the past decade, Spires has established itself as a trusted name in online tutoring, earning recognition from leading industry bodies for the quality of our digital platform and the learning experience we provide to students and tutors alike.

For example, at the National Tutoring Awards, organised by The Tutors’ Association (UK), Spires has received several prestigious accolades:

• 2024 – Technology Tools for Tuition: Winner, recognising our innovative digital tutoring technology.
• 2024 – Tuition Partner of the Year: Winner, celebrating our contribution to high-quality tutoring.
• 2025 – Technology Tools for Tuition: Winner for the second consecutive year, recognising our continued investment in improving the online learning experience.
• 2026 – Tuition Partner of the Year: Highly Commended, recognising our ongoing commitment to supporting tutors and students.

Innovative Technology, Proven Academic Results

While we’re incredibly proud of our technology, what matters most is the difference it makes to our students. Our platform is designed to give students access to the right expertise, tools and learning environment to achieve their academic goals. And our latest published results demonstrate the progress students are making.

According to respondents to the Spires Client Feedback Survey 2025:

• 93% of students improved by at least one grade.
• 97% of GCSE students gained an average of 2.4 grades with support from our GCSE Tutors.
• 78% of GCSE students achieved grades 7–9.
• 93% of A-Level students improved their grades.
• 61% of A-Level students achieved an A or A* with support from our A-Level Tutors.
• 40% of undergraduate students achieved a First-Class degree after working with our University Tutors, despite none being on track for a First before receiving support.

Beyond academic tutoring, our University Admissions Tutors also provide personalised guidance to students navigating competitive university applications, from admissions tests and personal statements to interview preparation.

By publishing our outcomes, we also aim to give students and families greater transparency into the impact of the tutoring they invest in.

Looking Ahead 

Being shortlisted for the GESS Education Awards Dubai 2026 is an exciting milestone for Spires, particularly as we look to strengthen our presence in the Middle East and make premium online tutoring accessible to even more students across the region.

With a growing international community of students and tutors, we’re committed to breaking down geographical barriers to education. Our digital platform makes it possible for students in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and beyond to connect with specialist tutors from around the world, without compromising on the quality or flexibility of their learning experience.

As we continue to grow, our focus remains on improving our technology, supporting our tutors and helping more students achieve their academic goals.