Five Indian schools have been selected among the top 10 shortlists across various categories for the annual World's Best School Prizes, hosted in the UK to recognise schools globally for their significant societal contributions.

Last week, schools from Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu were announced as finalists across various categories to compete for a share in the USD 50,000 prize fund at the annual World's Best School Prizes. These awards, including categories such as Community Collaboration, Environmental Action, Innovation, Overcoming Adversity, and Supporting Healthy Lives, were established by UK-based T4 Education in response to the COVID pandemic to recognise schools making a profound impact within their communities and beyond.

“Trailblazing Indian schools like Government CM RISE Model HSS, Jhabua; Ryan International School, Vasant Kunj; G H S S Vinoba Ambedakar Nagar, Ratlam; Kalvi International Public School (Madurai); and Mumbai Public School L K Waghji International (IGCSE), which have cultivated a strong culture and aren't afraid to innovate, show the difference that can be made to so many lives. Schools everywhere can now learn from their solutions, and it's time governments do so as well,” said Vikas Pota, Founder of T4 Education and the World's Best School Prizes, as reported by news agency PTI.

5 Indian Schools Names

Government CM RISE Model HSS, Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh

Government CM RISE Model HSS, a government school in Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh, is recognised for integrating health education, providing nutritional meals, and fostering community engagement to uplift children from Scheduled Tribes out of poverty. The school has been selected as one of the top 10 finalists for the World's Best School Prize in the category of "Supporting Healthy Lives".

Ryan International School, Vasant Kunj, Delhi

Ryan International School, Vasant Kunj, an independent kindergarten through secondary school in Delhi, addresses water scarcity and pollution through innovative initiatives such as hydroponics and biogas plants. The school has been recognised among the Top 10 finalists in the "Environmental Action" category.

G H S S Vinoba Ambedakar Nagar, Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh

G H S S Vinoba Ambedakar Nagar, Ratlam, a state kindergarten through secondary school in Madhya Pradesh known for its innovative approaches in public education, was initially established for tribal girls in an urban slum community reluctant to adopt formal education. It has been chosen as a finalist in the "Innovation" category.

Kalvi International Public School, Madurai, Tamil Nadu

Kalvi International Public School, located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, is an independent institution that focuses on transforming lives through education and sports. It empowers students from underprivileged backgrounds to excel. The school has been selected as one of the top 10 finalists for the World's Best School Prize in the category of "Community Collaboration".

Mumbai Public School L K Waghji International (IGCSE), Maharashtra

Mumbai Public School L K Waghji International (IGCSE), a state kindergarten and primary school in Maharashtra, has made substantial efforts to promote healthy lifestyles among its students by eliminating junk food. It has been recognised for its initiatives under the "Supporting Healthy Lives" category.

Selection Process and Public Participation

According to T4 Education, similar to previous years, the winners of the five Prizes will be selected by an expert "Judging Academy" based on rigorous criteria. Moreover, all 50 shortlisted schools across the five prize categories will participate in a public vote, which commenced last week, as reported by PTI.

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Award Benefits

The finalists for the prizes, in partnership with Accenture, American Express, and the Lemann Foundation, will be revealed in September, and the winners will be announced in November. The total prize fund of USD 50,000 will be evenly distributed among the winners of the five categories, each receiving USD 10,000. Moreover, the recipient of the Community Choice Award, decided through public voting, will earn membership to Best School to Work, an independent certification recognising schools for their positive culture and working environment.

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