Three Indian schools—Ryan International School (Delhi), CM RISE School Vinoba (Madhya Pradesh), and Kalvi International Public School (Tamil Nadu)—have been honored at the World’s Best School Prizes 2024. The awards, presented by T4 Education in collaboration with Accenture, American Express, and the Lemann Foundation, celebrate schools that demonstrate outstanding achievements in various categories.
Award-Winning Schools and Categories
- CM RISE School Vinoba in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, won in the Innovation category for its pioneering educational methods, such as integrating local festivals into the curriculum and starting daily sports sessions for students. The school plans to use the $10,000 prize to expand its Learning and Development Lab.
- Ryan International School in Delhi was recognized in the Environmental Action category for its projects addressing water scarcity and pollution. With the prize money, the school aims to expand its green technologies and launch a start-up incubator for students.
- Kalvi International Public School in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, won the Community Choice Award after receiving the most public votes from among 50 shortlisted schools. As a winner, it will also join T4 Education’s Best School to Work programme, which recognizes top schools for both students and staff.
Global Recognition and Impact
The World’s Best School Prizes highlight schools around the world that implement impactful educational solutions. Jill Huntley from Accenture praised the winners, saying their innovative ideas will inspire others globally to safeguard the future. The winning schools will join other global education leaders at the World Schools Summit in Dubai on November 23-24, where they will showcase their achievements and exchange ideas with top educators.
Additional Global Winners
Other schools recognized include Colegio Maria de Guadalupe in Argentina for Community Collaboration, Istituto Galilei-Costa-Scarambone in Italy for Supporting Healthy Lives, and the First Ukrainian School in Poland for Overcoming Adversity. These schools were acknowledged for their dedication to supporting student well-being and overcoming significant challenges in education.
Indian Schools on the Global Stage
Vikas Pota, Founder of T4 Education, commended the achievements of the Indian schools, stating, “For India to have not one but three schools triumph shows that the nation’s institutions truly stand among the best in the world.”
Conclusion
The success of Ryan International School, CM RISE School Vinoba, and Kalvi International Public School at the World’s Best School Prizes 2024 is a testament to India’s commitment to innovation, environmental action, and community engagement in education. These schools are setting examples for others globally to follow.
