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| City Montessori School | |
|---|---|
| Name | City Montessori School |
| Established | 1959 |
| Founders | Bharti Gandhi; Jagdish Gandhi |
| Type | Private, co-educational |
| City | Lucknow |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Country | India |
| Enrolment | 55,000+ (approx.) |
| Campus | Multiple |
City Montessori School is a private, co-educational institution founded in 1959 by Bharti Gandhi and Jagdish Gandhi in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. The school is noted for its large student population, multiple campuses, and emphasis on holistic development, drawing attention from national and international organizations such as UNESCO, the United Nations, and various academic bodies. CMS has been associated with local and international competitions, educational conferences, and civic initiatives involving municipal authorities and cultural institutions.
The school was founded in 1959 by Bharti Gandhi and Jagdish Gandhi in Lucknow, engaging with contemporary figures and institutions such as Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University and local educational societies. Early expansion connected CMS with municipal authorities like the Lucknow Municipal Corporation and regional boards including the Uttar Pradesh Board of High School and Intermediate Education and later affiliations with national examination bodies like the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s CMS interacted with cultural organizations such as the Sangeet Natak Akademi and national awards committees like the Padma Awards panels, while participating in international educational forums featuring delegates from UNESCO and the United Nations.
CMS operates multiple campuses across the city of Lucknow, coordinating with local landmarks and institutions like Hazratganj, Aminabad, Gomti Nagar, Kaiserbagh and Alambagh. Facilities on campuses include auditoria used for events comparable to those at the Prayag Sangeet Samiti and sports grounds similar to venues used by Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association and state-level associations, with science laboratories aligned to standards of institutions such as the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur and libraries featuring collections reminiscent of holdings at the National Library of India. Campuses have hosted delegations and ceremonies involving bodies like the Indian Council for Cultural Relations and municipal cultural events sponsored by the Lucknow Literary Festival.
CMS delivers a curriculum spanning pre-primary to senior secondary levels, with instructional pathways preparing students for examinations administered by national boards such as the Central Board of Secondary Education and the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations. Subject offerings include sciences referencing syllabi comparable to those of the Indian Institutes of Technology preparatory streams, humanities paralleling studies at Banaras Hindu University, and languages aligned with curricula used by institutions like the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan and regional language academies. The school has integrated competitive training for examinations associated with institutions such as the National Talent Search Examination, Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana, and scholastic contests that feed into programs at universities including Aligarh Muslim University and University of Lucknow.
Students participate in Model United Nations events similar to those organized by the Harvard Model United Nations, art exhibitions comparable to shows at the National Gallery of Modern Art, and music competitions reflecting standards of the All India Radio festivals. CMS contingents compete in mathematics and science Olympiads affiliated with organizations such as the Indian National Mathematical Olympiad, Indian National Physics Olympiad, and national robotics contests tied to institutions like the Indian Institute of Science. The school regularly fields teams for debates and quizzes in tournaments resembling the All India Inter-School Debate circuits and participates in international events that have links with forums like the World Economic Forum youth programs and global conferences organized by UNESCO and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization delegations.
Administration is overseen by the founders alongside a board and management structure that interfaces with educational authorities such as the Ministry of Education (India), state regulators including the Department of School Education, Uttar Pradesh, and national accreditation bodies like the National Accreditation Board for Education and Training. Governance includes committees addressing policy frameworks similar to those used by institutions like Central Board of Secondary Education and institutional collaborations with universities such as University of Lucknow for teacher training and professional development. The administration has engaged with civic leaders, municipal commissioners, and state education ministers from offices like the Government of Uttar Pradesh on matters of infrastructure and educational outreach.
CMS has received recognition from organizations including Guinness World Records, international NGOs associated with UNESCO, and national award panels such as those convened for the National Awards to Teachers and civic honors from the Lucknow Municipal Corporation. Alumni and student achievements have connected the school to higher education institutions like IIT Bombay, IIM Ahmedabad, and All India Institute of Medical Sciences through successful admissions and competitive accolades. The institution's outreach and peace education initiatives have involved partnerships with international bodies like the United Nations and regional cultural programs supported by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations.
Category:Schools in Lucknow Category:Educational institutions established in 1959