India
City Montessori School (CMS) in Lucknow holds the title of the world's largest school, a point of great pride for India recognized in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Established in 1959 by Dr Bhargavee Devi and Dr Jagdish Gandhi. This school is a co-educational, English medium private institution dedicated to delivering high-quality education.
With more than 55,000 students and a staff of 4,500, CMS stands as the largest school in both India and the world.
The curriculum includes well-rounded education, alongside co-curricular activities that include sports, music, and drama.
CMS received the Indira Gandhi Award from UNESCO in 1993 and was recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's largest school in 2002.
CMS maintains a strong global alumni network with successful graduates in education, business, government, and entertainment.