World's largest school has over 7000 students, its name is..., located in..., not China, Russia, US, Pakistan
World's largest school has over 7000 students, its name is..., located in..., not China, Russia, US, Pakistan
Education has become increasingly expensive in recent times. Education has evolved due to technological advancements and modernized learning. The costs of education have increased significantly as parents generally look for ways to make their child's future financially secure and bright by seeking out the best school, which coincidentally is also the most expensive.
Many expensive schools in India charge annual fees reaching several lakhs. Some graduates leave these schools and become employed at organizations that pay salaries over a crore in indians rupees. Some parents send their children to other countries to achieve higher education, investing large sums of money into their education.
Fortunately, the government is giving scholarships in a lot of cases, allowing the children who need them to be able to save for their future. Now, there are private schools emerging everywhere across the country, in cities and remote locations alike, so long as they comply with the government's regulations. Government schools will also always have their place in society by providing an option for education everywhere across the country. World's largest school has over 7000 students, its name is…, located in…, not China, Russia, US, Pakistan
City Montessori School, located in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, is widely recognized as the world's largest school, having been established 65 years ago. CMS is a coeducational institution, serves as an English medium school, and has more than 7,000 students and over 1,000 teaching faculty.
City Montessori School was founded in 1959 by Dr. Bharti Devi and Dr. Jagdish Gandhi with a goal of delivering value-based education. The school offers a diverse curriculum, such as Science, Mathematics, English, Hindi, Social Science, and Subjects from the Arts.
CMS has also been successful in promoting Indian classical music, dance, drama as well as a variety of extracurricular activities. The school is the world's largest school by the number of students and holds a position in the Guinness Book of World Records.
'The largest school in terms of pupils is the City Montessori School in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, which had a total enrolment of 61,345 pupils as of 10 August 2023 across 21 campuses in the city. The school was founded by Dr Jagdish Gandhi and his wife Dr Bharti Gandhi (both India), who launched their first campus in 1959 in rented premises with only five students,' reads the official statement.
In 2002, City Montessori School won the UNESCO Prize for Peace Education for its promotion of the universal values of education for peace and tolerance, which are often in question.
'City Montessori School (CMS) is a renowned co-educational K-12 day school, operating across 21 campuses in Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh, India. Founded in 1959 by visionary educators Late Dr. Jagdish and Dr. (Mrs.)Bharti Gandhi, CMS, is driven by the motto Jai Jagat (Hail the World), inspired by the ancient wisdom of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (The world is one family). The school's ethos is deeply rooted in the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi and social reformer Sant Vinoba Bhave, with Jai Jagat serving as its greeting since inception,' reads the official website.
'Of the 21 campuses, 13 campuses offer education up to Grade 10+2, while 8 campuses cater to students up to Grade 8, recognized by the Basic Education Department of the Government of Uttar Pradesh,' it further read.
Presently, gaining admission into City Montessori School (CMS) is still a highly competitive process. It is aspirational for both the parents and the children. However, a seat is hard to secure. Every year, parents line up out the door hoping to get admission to this school.
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