🌍 What if the world were a classroom?
Imagine a global shift where headlines aren't about conflict but about curiosity. Where borders vanish, and in their place rise the Republic of Curiosity, the Kingdom of Discipline, and the Island of Creativity.
At CMS Rajajipuram I , our educators recently took the stage for a "peaceful takeover" of the World Parliament, rewriting the global script into The Great Global Lesson Plan. In this vision, teachers aren't just delivering lessons—they are the new heads of state, proving that the future shouldn't be negotiated at tables but nurtured in minds.
The New World Order 📜
> Our delegates didn't represent territories; they represented the values that endure:
> From Control to Growth: Moving away from systems that manage divisions to those that actively reduce them through understanding.
> Happiness over GDP: Measuring progress not in numbers, but in "smiles that don't need filters".
> Technology with Purpose: Guiding AI and digital tools to help us think better, not think for us.
> Radical Inclusion: Building a "proper table" where no identity is a special case and every voice belongs by design.
The Key Takeaway:
When we run the world like a well-run classroom—with patience, deep breaths, and a celebration of the "Why?"—the world doesn't fall apart. It finally begins to come together.
This isn't just a performance; it’s Vision 2028 in action. Our students are no longer seated at the edge of the conversation—they are at the centre of it, ready to lead a world that prioritises wisdom over power.
Because when teachers lead, the future finds its voice.
City Montessori School - CMS
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The CMS mission is to create a better future for all children. Their motto “Jai Jagat” has been the school's greeting from the beginning.
City Montessori School (CMS) is the world’s largest city-school with 21 campuses in the city of Lucknow. The school that began with 5 children in 1959 on a borrowed capital of 300 rupees, today has over 60,000 students from Montessori to Class XII. CMS founders, Dr Jagdish Gandhi and Dr Bharti Gandhi were inspired by the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi and Sant Vinoba Bhave. They started CMS with visi
21/05/2026
NEW SERIES ALERT: GUESS THE CMS CAMPUS - Challenge 1
Think you know our CMS campuses inside out? Here’s your chance to prove it. We’ve shared 5 glimpses — all from ONE of our CMS campuses.
Your mission: Swipe through the photos and guess which CMS campus these spaces belong to. Drop your guesses in the comment section and see if you have what it takes to earn the title of Ultimate Campus Detective.
Let the Campus Detective Challenge begin!
P.S. CMS Construction Department members & Prashant Madhu Verma are disqualified from this contest :P
20/05/2026
City Montessori School’s Cambridge campuses have achieved outstanding results in the Cambridge IGCSE and AS & A Level March 2026 examinations conducted by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE), UK.
47 Cambridge IGCSE students collectively secured an impressive 180 A*/A grades, including 86 A* and 94 A grades.
17 CMS Cambridge Gomti Nagar Extension students and 4 CMS Rajajipuram I students delivered outstanding performance:
⭐Atulya Tripathi – Perfect distinction profile with 7 A* 1 A grades
⭐Kartik Arora – 6 A* grades
⭐Piyush Yadav – 6 A* grades
⭐Varnika Gupta – 6 A* grades
⭐Anushka Singh- 5A* and 2 A grades
⭐Vyapti – 5 A* and 1 A grades
⭐Tanishka Seth – 5 A* and 1 A grades
⭐Tejasvi Tripathi – 5 A* grades
⭐Alifa Siraj – 4 A* and 3 A grades
⭐Aviraj Singh – 4 A* and 2 A grades
⭐Palak Sinha – 4 A* and 2 A grades
⭐Rayan Ahmed Khan – 4 A* and 2 A grades
⭐Satakshi Yadav – 3 A* and 4 A grades
⭐Shambhavi Mittal – 3 A* and 3 A grades
⭐Muhammad Al Mahi – 3 A* and 3 A grades
⭐Aditri Sharma – 2 A* and 4 A grades
⭐Ayushi Singh – 1 A* and 5 A grades
⭐Pragya Singh – 1 A* and 5 A grades
⭐Tejaswi Kanaujiya – 1 A* and 5 A grades
⭐Arya – 5 A grades
⭐Sameeha Omair – 5 A grades
The results reflect the strength of inquiry-based learning, project-based pedagogy, competency-focused assessment, and internationally benchmarked education being nurtured across CMS Cambridge campuses. Their achievement highlights CMS’s sustained commitment to nurturing analytical thinking, subject mastery, and readiness for admission to leading universities across the world.
We congratulate all our students, teachers, and parents on this proud achievement for both CMS and the city of Lucknow. We also appreciate the dedicated efforts of our teachers and educators and, in particular, the invaluable guidance of our respected CMS Manager, Prof. Geeta Kingdon; CMS Cambridge Dean, Mrs Sushama Rajkumar; CMS Rajajipuram Campus I Senior Principal, Mrs Nisha Pandey CMS Gomti Nagar Extension Campus Principal, Mrs Anupama Checker; and CMS Cambridge Section Coordinator, Ms Maseerah Arif.
The strong performance of our AS & A Level students further highlights CMS’s commitment to developing analytical thinkers, confident communicators, and future-ready global citizens.
Sana Shamim Shanara Khan
19/05/2026
On the auspicious occasion of the third Bada Mangal of Jyeshtha, City Montessori School’s Head Office and QAID management as well as staff organised a grand Bhandara on Dr Jagdish Gandhi Marg, bringing together citizens, staff members and devotees in a spirit of harmony, service and togetherness.
The programme commenced with the worship and aarti of Lord Hanuman Ji, led by our beloved CMS Founder-Director, Dr Bharti Gandhi; CMS Manager, Professor Geeta Gandhi Kingdon; and Head QAID, Ms Reena Soti. A large number of staff members participated in the distribution and serving of prasad, reflecting the values of communal harmony, goodwill and selfless service.
Through such initiatives, CMS continues to uphold the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — “the world is one family” — while encouraging peace, unity and interfaith harmony within society. Similar Bhandaras are also being organised across various CMS campuses.
Can today’s youth truly engage in deep, purposeful conversations without distractions and emerge stronger?
At City Montessori School’s Junior Youth Empowerment Programme (JYEP), over 500 students from Grades 10 & 12, supported by 100 dedicated facilitators, proved exactly that. Far beyond entertainment, these young minds discovered the transformative power of an orderly mind: searching for patterns, mastering focus, prioritising time, and seeing tasks through to completion.
This wasn’t just an intellectual conference — it was a powerful movement of personal growth, meaningful discovery, and genuine human connection. Through intense study and joyful fellowship, these young leaders forged lasting friendships while equipping themselves to solve complex problems and build a better civilisation.
At CMS, we don’t just educate — we empower the next generation with purpose, discipline, and vision. The future isn’t something they wait for — they are actively creating it.
16/05/2026
Summer at CMS began with sunshine, splashes, creativity, movement, and countless moments of joy, turning into cherished memories. Across our CMS campuses, students immersed themselves in sports, swimming, dance, music, storytelling, art & craft, sculpture, clay work, and endless free play – embracing every experience with enthusiasm.
City Montessori School Chowk Campus, City Montessori School, Gomti Nagar Campus 2, City Montessori School, Gomti Nagar Campus 1, City Montessori School, Shalimar OneWorld Campus, and City Montessori School, Kanpur Road Campus came alive with laughter, friendship, imagination, and carefree happiness as children explored new interests, expressed themselves freely, created with curiosity, and celebrated the true spirit of summer together.
And this is only the beginning — many more exciting activities, discoveries, adventures, and unforgettable memories await! Stay tuned as we bring you the best moments from the Summer of 2026.
City Montessori School Chowk Campus successfully hosted a two-day Model United Nations (MUN) Conference, bringing together 335 delegates from 34 schools across and around Lucknow to deliberate on pressing global issues and engage in meaningful dialogue.
From debating the secular foundations of the Indian Constitution and addressing AI-driven labour displacement to discussing women, peace & security, sustainable economies, and strategic decision-making, the diverse agendas explored during the conference provided students with a dynamic platform to demonstrate leadership, diplomacy, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills.
The conference was inaugurated by esteemed Chief Guest Ms Nancy Singh, CMS alumna and UPSC 2025 achiever (AIR 34), whose inspiring journey motivated young delegates to pursue excellence with determination.
The inaugural day commenced with a vibrant cultural performance, followed by committee sessions where delegates exchanged perspectives, negotiated solutions, and embodied the spirit of constructive global discourse. The day concluded with an engaging ‘Socials’ session, fostering meaningful connections, collaboration, and friendships beyond committee walls.
The conference culminated in recognition of outstanding performances, with CMS Chowk Campus emerging as the Best School. However, as the hosts, the championship trophy was awarded to City Montessori School, Indira Nagar Campus, which secured the second position in the overall points tally. City Montessori School, Gomti Nagar Campus 2 emerged as the Runner-Up.
At CMS, we believe in nurturing informed, compassionate, and responsible global citizens committed to peace, cooperation, and creating solutions for a better world. MUN 4.0 stood as a reflection of this vision, empowering students to think globally, lead ethically, and emerge as architects of a more peaceful and harmonious future.
Different prayers. Different paths. One message of peace, love, and unity.
At the CMS Teachers’ Thanksgiving Function 2026, our talented teachers from City Montessori School Campus Aliganj 1 and City Montessori School Aliganj II presented a soulful All-Religion Prayer and prayer dance, beautifully reflecting the vision of universal brotherhood and harmony among all faiths.
It was a heartfelt showcase of unity in diversity, where spirituality transcended boundaries and brought every heart together as one.
13/05/2026
City Montessori School organised the CMS Teachers' Thanksgiving Function 2026 to honour the invaluable contribution of teachers & principals, celebrate the achievements of meritorious students & alumni across various academic disciplines, and reaffirm the importance of value-based education in shaping future generations.
It was a privilege to welcome Shri Yogendra Upadhyay, the Honourable Cabinet Minister of Higher Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh, as the Chief Guest at the ceremony. Appreciating CMS teachers for their remarkable contribution towards nation-building, the Honourable Minister emphasised that value-based education is essential for the holistic development of younger generations.
The event was further elevated by the presence of our distinguished Guests of Honour, Dr Joseph Emmanuel, Chief Executive and Secretary of the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), Dr Vikram Singh - IPS Retd Ex DGP U.P., Former DGP, Uttar Pradesh and Hon'ble Chancellor, Noida International University.
Dr Emmanuel remarked that education plays a vital role in the constructive development of society. He expressed happiness that the torch of unity, peace, and harmony lit by our revered founder, the late Dr Jagdish Gandhi, through education, is being carried forward with dedication by CMS teachers.
In his address, Dr Vikram Singh stated that education is not merely confined to bookish knowledge but also encompasses life values, which establish CMS educators in the role of true ‘gurus’.
The event was inaugurated by the dignitaries, marking the beginning of a grand celebration dedicated to academic excellence, gratitude, and educational values. Our distinguished guests felicitated the meritorious students and alumni, their parents, educators, and principals. Their esteemed presence, deep association with education, and inspiring insights added immense significance to the occasion.
13/05/2026
The CMS Teachers’ Thanksgiving Function 2026 was a heartfelt celebration recognising the invaluable guidance and dedication of 8 campus principals, 21 Jai Jagat Section teachers, and 8 Jai Jagat Senior Coordinators, whose continued support played a significant role in students’ success in the recently announced ISC and ICSE Board 2026 results.
It was a deeply nostalgic and emotional moment to welcome back our distinguished alumni who once walked the corridors of CMS and have now made their mark in the UPSC and UPPSC PCS examinations.
* Ms Nancy Singh, alumna of CMS Kanpur Road Campus — AIR 34, UPSC CSE 2025 Examination (Result declared in 2026)
* Mr Ritik Sonker, alumnus of CMS Station Road Campus — Rank 22, UPPSC PCS 2025 Examination (Result declared in 2026)
* Ms Shivali Singh, alumna of CMS Kanpur Road Campus — Rank 103, UPPSC PCS 2025 Examination (Result declared in 2026)
The ceremony also celebrated the exceptional accomplishments of our students in the JEE Main and ISC board examinations.
* 2 Class XII Jai Jagat Section students scoring above the 99th percentile in JEE Main were awarded cheques worth INR 1,00,000 along with medals.
* 9 students scoring between the 98th and 98.99th percentiles were honoured with cheques and medals.
* 29 ISC students who secured 99% and above marks were felicitated with cheques worth INR 21,000 each.
* 14 students scoring above the 99th percentile in JEE Main were awarded books and medals.
From classrooms to competitive examinations, every milestone celebrated at CMS reflects a journey shaped by dedication, resilience, values, and the unwavering pursuit of excellence.
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