Founder and Proprietress of Petits Scholars International School, Elaine Gyechie has won the Best in Education Award at the just ended 40 under Forty Achievers Awards held at Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra. The dynamic mother of four brings her wealth of education and working experience from the United Kingdom.

40 under Forty is an initiative from Xodus Communications Limited which seeks to identify, honour and celebrate a cross-section of the nation's most influential and accomplished young business leaders under the age of forty from a wide range of industries.

The prestigious award is a recognition of her dedication and commitment to building an outstanding educational facility with some of the best standards in the country.

Elaine Gyechie is highly respected for advocating and implementing best practices in the educational sector.

Speaking to the media after receiving the award, Elaine Gyechie expressed gratitude to her family, amazing team of staff, parents and students for their commitment to pushing the vision and mission of Petits Scholars International School.

"I am truly grateful and honoured to receive this wonderful award,” she said.

Petits Scholars International is an exceptional nursery and infant school, delivering the British Early Years Foundation Stage and Cambridge International Primary Curriculum.

The school is located at Airport Residential area and spans from crèche to infant school. It is currently catering for 1-7 years with an exciting project looming to expand to a full primary school by popular demand.

From crèche to year 2, each year they expand a grade upwards. The school is packed with dynamic utilities with over 25 unique learning zones to support the children's progress.

They pride themselves on nurturing confident global citizens with an eclectic mix of students from all around the globe. The school’s small class sizes, serene modern environment and highly qualified and trained team of staff makes them a wonderful learning haven.