4 Indian schools shortlisted for 2025 World's Best School prizes
Four schools from India have earned a spot amongst the top 10 finalists for the prestigious World's Best School Prizes 2025, a global recognition hosted by UK-based organisation T4 Education. The annual prizes celebrate schools making an extraordinary impact on education and society.The shortlisted schools are located in Haryana, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh, each recognised for excellence across one of five categories: Community Collaboration, Environmental Action, Innovation, Overcoming Adversity, and Supporting Healthy Lives.advertisementThe initiative, launched in response to the COVID-19 crisis, aims to spotlight schools that are creating meaningful change both inside and outside the classroom. This year's winners will be announced in October, followed by a grand showcase at the World Schools Summit in Abu Dhabi on November 15–16, 2025.AMONGST THE FINALISTS
Government Girls Senior Secondary School, NIT 5 (Faridabad, Haryana) has been shortlisted in the Supporting Healthy Lives category. The school has developed an integrated approach that combines nutrition, physical health, and mental well-being with academics, transforming the lives of girls from disadvantaged communities.ZP School Jalindar Nagar (Khed, Maharashtra) is in the running for the Community Collaboration prize. This rural public school has implemented an innovative 'Subject Friend' peer-learning model, where older students mentor younger ones, fostering a spirit of mutual support and self-driven learning.advertisementEkya School, J P Nagar (Bengaluru, Karnataka) has been selected as a finalist for Innovation. The school uses a Design Thinking-based curriculum to nurture creativity, problem-solving, and student agency, preparing learners to think critically and empathetically in a rapidly changing world.Delhi Public School, Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) made the top 10 list in the Environmental Action category. The school integrates environmental responsibility and social awareness into its learner-centric approach, encouraging students to lead with purpose and compassion.Vikas Pota, Founder of T4 Education and the World's Best School Prizes, highlighted the importance of education in addressing global challenges like climate change, AI disruption, poverty, and conflict. 'In schools like these, we see the ideas and leadership that give us real hope for the future,' he said.The Community Choice Award, determined by public vote, is also open. Meanwhile, the final winners across all five prize categories will be selected by an expert judging panel. Finalist schools will be invited to share their ideas and best practices with education leaders and policymakers at the Abu Dhabi summit.T4 Education is a global education platform connecting over 200,000 educators from 100+ countries, aiming to improve education through collaboration and knowledge sharing.(With PTI inputs)
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