Vishwashanti Gurukul World School Wins Two Honours in Two Weeks: Ranked No. 1 Boarding School in Maharashtra, Pune by Education Today and Named Primary School for Excellence in Experiential Learning at EYES 2026

On 29 September 2026, VGWS was named among Maharashtra's Top 3 Boarding Schools at the Education Today Maharashtra School Merit Awards 2026-27, ranked No. 1 in Pune and No. 2 in Maharashtra. On 10 October 2026, the school received the EYES 2026 Honours at the 11th Early Years Educators Summit at The LaLiT, Mumbai, as Primary School for Excellence in Experiential Learning.

Together, the awards recognise both ends of the VGWS promise: a world-class residential community for older students, and joyful, inquiry-driven learning for its youngest. They build on the school's 2026 titles of Outstanding IB World School and Best India's International Day & Residential School, and its 2025 recognition as India's No. 1 School.

Education Today: No. 1 boarding school in Pune, Maharashtra

VGWS received a Certificate of Achievement and trophy as one of Maharashtra's Top 3 Boarding Schools "for exemplary contribution in the field of education". The awards were featured in the August 2026 "Maharashtra Best Schools" edition of Education Today magazine. For families weighing a residential education, the ranking places VGWS first in Pune and second in the state.

EYES 2026: Excellence in Experiential Learning

The EYES 2026 Honours, an initiative of Global EDu Crew (GEC), recognised VGWS "for its commitment to educational excellence, meaningful learning, and creating possibilities for every learner." The school's Certificate of Honour cites its "outstanding contribution, commitment and meaningful impact in education."

The honour reflects how VGWS teaches in its Early and Primary Years. Through the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), children learn by doing: asking questions, exploring, building and reflecting. Engaging, inquiry-driven experiences nurture curiosity, creativity and a love of lifelong learning from the very first years.

The school extends its appreciation to its educators and the entire school community, who make meaningful learning possible every day.

Five honours, 2025–2026

Why discerning families choose VGWS

For business families, senior professionals and NRI households, these honours confirm what a campus visit shows: a global education with Indian values, in a setting built for the whole child.

• The complete IB Continuum on one campus. VGWS is an authorised IB World School offering all four IB programmes: PYP, MYP, DP and CP. A child can grow from early years to university entry without changing schools.
• A 125-acre green campus on the Mula-Mutha. Set on the riverbank at Rajbaug, Loni Kalbhor, Pune, with world-class facilities for 50+ activities across sport, performing arts, STEAM, archery and music.
• A boarding home with round-the-clock care. 24/7 security, on-campus medical support and dedicated pastoral care. VGWS is a member of the Boarding Schools' Association of India (BSAI).
• A global classroom. Students from 35+ nationalities learn together through MUNs, TEDx, inter-school exchanges, AFS Intercultural Programs and The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award.
• A proven pathway to leading universities. Graduates have received offers from leading universities in the USA, UK, Canada, Singapore and India, guided by dedicated university counsellors.

Leadership quote

"Two honours in a single fortnight affirm what defines Vishwashanti Gurukul World School:
Excellence from a child's very first classroom to their final boarding year. Our gratitude goes to the educators and families who make it possible every day." — Dr.Vidhukesh Vimal, Head of School, Vishwashanti Gurukul World School

About Vishwashanti Gurukul World School

Vishwashanti Gurukul World School (VGWS) is an authorised IB World School in Pune, India, and a unit of MIT India under the MAEER MIT Group. It offers the complete IB Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP and CP) to day and boarding students on a 125-acre green campus at Rajbaug, Loni Kalbhor, beside the Mula-Mutha river. Known as "the school for self-discovery", VGWS prepares future-ready citizens rooted in Indian values and globally minded, guided by its ethos of People, Planet and a Better Tomorrow.

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