Each year, we present the Federica Micucci Award to one Spellian participant who embodies our Spellian values of commitment and kindness.
We receive hundreds of nominations from our wonderful students, sharing how much their partners have supported them in their learning journey. Each one of them makes us incredibly proud of the outstanding young people in our programme!
Here’s a glimpse of some recent nominations:
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My partner absolutely deserves an award for being the most supportive, kind, and enthusiastic language exchange partner anyone could ask for. From the very first conversation, she has been a bright, bubbly presence, always bringing so much energy and warmth to our chats. Learning a language can sometimes feel daunting, but with her, it never does—she makes it feel natural, fun, and exciting. No matter how many mistakes I make in French, she never makes me feel embarrassed or discouraged. Instead, she corrects me with such kindness and encouragement that I actually feel motivated to improve rather than frustrated. She always takes the time to explain things in a way that makes sense, and she does it with a smile.
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My partner has been very committed and nice in our language practice. In regards to dedication, they've been very dedicated to our Spellian sessions. They never miss a scheduled session and always prepares with well-reasoned topics for our discussions that help me learn French even more. At the height of their school year, they've placed our language exchange as a top priority, with the same amount of dedication to learning a language that Federica had (...)
Winners
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2025
Hippolyte
Lycée Fenelon
France
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2024
Anaiya
Wallington High School
UK
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2023
Diya
North London Collegiate School
UK
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2022
Tess
Tiffin Girls School
UK
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