Pune: Jalindarnagar Primary School Wins Global ‘World’s Best School – Community Choice Award’
Pune, 1st October 2025: Jalindarnagar Primary School in Khed taluka, under Pune Zilla Parishad, has been honored with the World’s Best School – Community Choice Award by the global educational organization T4 Education. The school will receive a prize of one crore rupees, which will be presented in Abu Dhabi on November 15.
The award recognizes the school’s innovative approach to education, social impact, and student development. The co-curricular module implemented at the school brings students of different age groups together, enabling older students to teach younger ones. This model has fostered confidence, leadership skills, social commitment, and emotional bonding among students, helping the school gain national and international recognition.
Principal Sandeep Mhasude and teacher Dattatreya Ware have been instrumental in the school’s success.
Speaking about the achievement, Zilla Parishad Chief Executive Officer Gajanan Patil said, “This award is not just about recognition on paper. The school’s teaching methodology, inspiring guidance, modern facilities, and emphasis on all-round development rooted in moral values have earned global acclaim. The teachers and students are the two pillars of this success. This recognition also highlights the educational excellence of Pune Zilla Parishad at the global level and will inspire the creation of more exemplary institutions in the future.”
The school has 140 students and stands out for its unique initiatives:
Co-education model: Older students teach and mentor younger students.
Advanced learning: Subjects such as coding, programming, robotics, electronics, and advanced mathematics are taught.
Multilingual education and emphasis on science mobility.
Parental involvement: Experts from parents contribute knowledge in electronics, carpentry, and plumbing.
Innovative teaching methods: Experimentation beyond traditional teaching approaches.
Community and CSR support: Public participation and administrative backing have helped enhance school infrastructure.
Competing with fifty private schools from around the world, Jalindarnagar Primary School emerged as the only Indian school to receive this award.
Teacher Dattatreya Ware remarked, “Working in a government school in a small village and competing with large private schools globally is a dream come true. This award reflects the immense potential in government schools. We will continue to work with the same dedication.”
