City Montessori School (CMS) has continuously set benchmarks in education, fostering academic excellence, global consciousness, and peace through education. Over the years, CMS has earned numerous prestigious awards, establishing itself as a leader in the education sector not only in India but also globally.
Guinness World Record for the Largest School
CMS has achieved the remarkable distinction of being the largest school in the world by pupils, a record first awarded by Guinness World Records in 1999. At that time, CMS had an enrolment of 22,612 students. The certificate, signed by the Keeper of the Records, acknowledged CMS’s significant achievement.
CMS continued to break its own record year after year. In 2010, Guinness World Records awarded CMS an updated certificate recognizing the school for having 39,437 pupils enrolled for the 2010-2011 academic year. The record-breaking journey didn’t stop there. By 2019, CMS reached an enrolment of 55,547 pupils, and as of August 2023, CMS reached its highest enrolment yet with an astounding 61,345 pupils. Read more – click here.
India School Rankings 2012
In 2012, CMS was honored in the India School Rankings published by Education World. The school received the maximum of 89 points in the parameter of ‘Internationalism,’ which evaluated schools on their commitment to promoting global values among students. CMS was recognized for its remarkable efforts in organizing 32 international events annually and facilitating student participation in global camps and conferences. The school’s strong emphasis on world unity, peace, and global brotherhood was highlighted in the rankings. CMS ranked 6th nationally in the categories of Value of Money and Leadership/Management Quality, and 7th for Community Service. For these achievements, CMS was awarded a Special Merit Award at the Education World India Schools Ranking Awards ceremony in New Delhi on 29th September 2012.
UNESCO Prize for Peace Education 2002
CMS was awarded the UNESCO Prize for Peace Education in 2002 for its dedication to fostering universal values of peace and tolerance through education. The award was presented at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris by the Director-General of UNESCO, Mr. Matsuura. He praised CMS for its role as a beacon of hope, with the school acting as a lighthouse of society, guiding children to become proactive members of a peaceful world. Read more – click here
Global Friend of the World’s Children 2004
In 2004, CMS was honored with the Global Friend of the World’s Children title by the World’s Children Prize for the Rights of the Child, awarded by Children’s World, Sweden. This recognition acknowledged the school’s significant contributions to the rights and welfare of children globally.
Peace and Youth Action Awards
CMS’s commitment to peace education was further recognized in 2004 when the school received multiple international accolades:
- Life Link Campaign Recognition, Sweden, 2004
- Life Link Campaign Award for its contributions to youth caring and sharing peace actions
- Peaceful Schools International Award, Canada, 2004, for its efforts in building a global network of peaceful schools
- Nuclear-Free Future Award, India, 2004, recognizing CMS’s mission to promote a nuclear-free future on behalf of the world’s children
Ashoka Changemakers Innovation Award 2005
In 2005, CMS was awarded the Ashoka Changemakers Innovation Award for being an exemplary school and a role model to the world. This recognition highlighted CMS’s innovative educational practices and its global influence in the field of education.
These prestigious awards and recognitions are a testament to CMS’s unwavering commitment to excellence in education, peace-building, and global unity. The school continues to inspire millions of students, educators, and communities, setting new standards for educational impact worldwide.
