Nadia Bensaid (France/Algeria) is a researcher in education, focusing on multilingual and multicultural environments. Following the results of the International Colleges Ranking Competition, she was also a member of the international jury that conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the applications.

As part of the competition, Nadia Bensaid:

• Studied applications from colleges in different regions, paying particular attention to programs aimed at migrant and refugee children.
• Checked how educational institutions implement multilingual and multicultural education policies and support the social adaptation of students.
• She evaluated pedagogical approaches to design to create equal opportunities for students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Prepared recommendations for the development of inclusive practices that promote the integration and protection of vulnerable groups.

Her expert conclusions were reflected in the jury’s materials and influenced the final ranking, highlighting colleges that effectively implement inclusive educational policies. Mr. Shuyun Zhou emphasized that “Nadia Bensaid made the jury pay closer attention to aspects of cultural and linguistic diversity, which made the assessment more balanced and fairer.” She was recognized for her work with a letter of appreciation from IAELE.