City Montessori School (CMS) in Lucknow is regarded as the largest school in the world in terms of student numbers and campus network. (Image: cmseducation.org/Instagram)
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India's City Montessori School: World's Largest Campus & Student Body

  • City Montessori School (CMS), Lucknow, is the world's largest school by student numbers and campus network.
  • Founded in 1959 by Dr. Jagdish Gandhi and Dr. Bharti Gandhi, it began with just five students.
  • Now boasts over 60,000 students across 21 campuses in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
  • Recognized by Guinness World Records for having the largest student body globally.
  • Offers ICSE and ISC curriculums, focusing on academics, values, peace, and global citizenship.

Why It Matters: CMS Lucknow, India, holds the Guinness World Record for the largest school with over 60,000 students.

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