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India Breaks Record with 7 Schools on World’s Best School 2026 Shortlist

Published on: 26 Jun 2026, 07:54 AM

Seven Indian schools have been named in the top 10 shortlist for the World’s Best School Prizes 2026, announced in London on Thursday. This marks the highest number of schools shortlisted in a single year by any country in the four-year history of the prizes.

The World’s Best School Prizes, presented across five categories, were founded by UK-headquartered T4 Education in the wake of COVID-19. The initiative aims to recognise schools that are transforming lives in their classrooms and communities.

In the Innovation category, two schools have been shortlisted: PCMC Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj English Medium School, a public school in Kasarwadi, Pune, and Army Goodwill School Wuzur, a public school in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir.

The winners will be chosen by an expert Judging Academy, with the top three finalists and winners to be announced in November.

Source: Indian Express

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