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EW Grand Jury India School Rankings 2024-25

Safety & Security Champion Social & Emotional Learning Leaders
Schools which ensure the safety and security of students This award acknowledges K-12 institutions promoting so-
and staff within campus and school-organised events cial and emotional learning (SEL) through mental health
through implementation of effective safety protocols, and well-being programmes for students and staff, and
emergency preparedness measures and proactive re- integration of SEL principles into their curricula, teaching
sponse interventions. practices and school culture.

Rank
Rank

India India
1 Bal Bharati Public School, Ganga Ram Hospital Marg, Delhi
1 Johnson Grammar School (ICSE), Habsiguda, Hyderabad
2 EuroSchool, Undri, Pune
2 EuroSchool, HSR Layout, Bengaluru 3 Doon Valley Public School, Nalagarh, Solan
3 Delhi Public School, Kamptee Road, Nagpur 3 Wisdom High School ICSE, Rameshwar Nagar, Nashik
4 Delhi Public School, Electronic City, Bengaluru 4 Kunskapsskolan International, Sector 70A, Gurugram
5 BK Birla Public School, Kalyan-Dombivali 4 Evergreen Public School, Vasundhara Enclave, Delhi
5 Podar International School (CBSE), Powai, Mumbai
5 Bombay Cambridge International School, Andheri (E), Mumbai
6 Sairam Leomuthu Public School, Chennai 6 St. Xavier's High School (SSC), Goregaon, Mumbai
6 Ryan International School (CBSE), Malad (W), Mumbai 6 SVKM School, Dhule
7 Evolve High School, Pune 7 Delhi Public School, HRIT Campus, Ghaziabad
8 Guru Kalgidhar Public Sr Sec School, Ajnala, Amritsar 8 GD Goenka Public School, Ghaziabad
8 Dalhousie Public School
8 Saint Soldier International School, Chandigarh
9 The Aga Khan School, Sidhpur 9 DALIMSS Sunbeam School, Ghazipur
9 National Centre for Excellence, Indiranagar, Bengaluru 9 Delhi Public School, Jhansi
10 Innisfree House School, Bengaluru 10 Vedanta Academy, Chennai
10 Credo World School, Dahanu, Palghar
10 Shaanthi International School, Tirupur

We are honoured to receive the #1 Safety & Secu- We are delighted to learn we are ranked #1 coun-
rity Champion Award, an acknowledgement of the trywide for Social & Emotional Learning. This is
“dedicated efforts of our entire team. Our partnership “affirmation of our commitment towards creating a
with Edunation keeps our safety standards in check, with supportive and inclusive environment for our students. To
surprise audits carried out to review any lapses. In addi- foster social and emotional learning in the teaching-learn-
tion, our school welcomes an annual independent safety ing process,
audit conducted by Bureau Veritas, even though an in- we routinely
ternal Health, organise inter-
Safety & Child school competi-
Protection tions themed on
Committee mental health
oversees safe- and wellness;
ty measures generate aware-
across all ness about ways
departments. and means
Simultaneous- to cope with
ly, full-time mental health issues, and highlight the importance of
counselors and special educators ensure students’ mental seeking help through All India Radio and FM outreach
and emotional well-being. Awareness programs, rallies, programs. Moreover, our Social and Emotional Learning
and street plays are also routinely organised. The school (SEL) curriculum is integrated into day-to-day activities;
has a Zero Tolerance Policy against corporal punishment, we encourage play-based learning to promote teamwork,
and teachers, admin staff, bus drivers, housekeeping and problem-solving, and inclusivity, and offer mindfulness
security staff undergo POCSO (Protection of Children programs to help students manage stress and develop
from Sexual Offenses) training periodically” — T. Anil emotional resilience”— LK Sehgal (centre), Principal,
Israel, Principal, Jonhnson Grammar School, Hab- Bal Bharati Public School. Gangaram Hospital
siguda (3,462 students, 300 teachers) Marg, Delhi (5,041 students, 210 teachers)

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