EducationWorld India School Rankings 2025-2026
With immense pride and gratitude, we are pleased to share that the Shiv Nadar School, Gurgaon, has been ranked #3 in India, #2 in Delhi-NCR, and #1 in Gurgaon, in the EducationWorld India School Rankings 2025-2026 under the Co-ed Day School category.
This recognition is a reflection of the collective hard work, dedication, and passion of every member of our school family - our enthusiastic students who bring life to our classrooms, our committed educators, our ever-supportive non-academic and support staff, and our wonderful parent community.
Each one of you has played a vital role in shaping this achievement. Let us continue to strive for excellence and remain true to the mission and values of our Foundation, inspiring our students and one another every single day.
Outstanding Performance at the Athena Inter-School Tournament
Our learners delivered an impressive performance at the Inter-School Football and Chess Tournament hosted by Athena School from 20th to 22nd November. Competing against 15 schools across Chennai, they showcased exceptional skill, resilience, and sportsmanship.
Football Results
- U-11 Boys: 2nd Place (16 teams)
- U-15 Girls: 4th Place (12 teams)
Chess Results
U-10 Category (53 participants, 15 schools):
- 1st Place: Rishaan Arnav Sandeep (PY4)
- 2nd Place: Agastya Raghavan Kannan (PY4)
- 5th Place: Sitara Watwani (PY4)
U-12 Category (44 participants, 15 schools):
- 5th Place: Samar Ram (MY1)
- 6th Place: Dheeran Rajiv (MY1)
- 8th Place: Anirudh Vijaykrishnan (MY1)
These achievements reflect the strong focus, determination, and competitive spirit of our learners. We applaud every participant for representing the school with pride and excellence.
Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad Shines at the Ethics Olympiad 2025
The Ethics Olympiad is known for building essential skills in young learners - analytical reasoning, collaborative problem-solving, and thoughtful communication. Students engage with complex and often sensitive ethical dilemmas while upholding the principles of respect, clarity, and constructive dialogue. Though the issues discussed are serious, the experience remains enriching and enjoyable as participants interact with peers from around the globe.
This global competition draws nearly 300 schools worldwide and is divided into regional zones. In our zone—which included 23 teams from Western Australia, India, and Singapore, our students delivered an outstanding performance.
Team Achievements
We proudly fielded two teams this year:
Team 1
Samairah (8 MYP), Samreen Arora, Myrah Khattar, Aarika Malhotra
Award: Honourable Mention
Team 2
Advik Bhanwala, Atharv Bagria, Adheesh Kapur
Award: Silver Medal
Team 2’s remarkable performance placed them second in the region, earning a Silver Medal and an invitation to the International Round scheduled for February.
Event Format
The competition is conducted online via Zoom, with each school registering 5–10 participants. Over the course of the day, teams take part in four rounds of ethical case discussions. They are evaluated on criteria that recognise well-reasoned arguments, clear communication, teamwork, and respectful engagement.
Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals are awarded at the end of each regional event. Gold and Silver winners advance to represent their zone at the International Ethics Olympiad.
Urvashi Virmani Honoured at Sahodaya Utkrisht Shikshak Puraskar 2025
Urvashi Virmani, Head of Computer Science at Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad, has been recognised at the Sahodaya Utkrisht Shikshak Puraskar 2025, organised by the Sahodaya School Complex, Faridabad Educational Chapter.
This recognition reflects her consistent dedication to strengthening digital learning, guiding students with clarity and empathy, and building a robust technology-driven culture across the school. Urvashi’s commitment to excellence and her ability to empower both students and teachers continue to make a meaningful difference in our learning community.
Anirudhan Sanjeevi Shines at the National Trios Bowling Championship
We are proud to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Anirudhan Sanjeevi, a student of MY3, who has demonstrated remarkable grit, focus, and sportsmanship at the recently concluded National Trios Bowling Championship held in Chennai.
Competing against 36 teams and 102 talented bowlers from across the country, Anirudhan delivered an exceptional performance. With an impressive average score of 198, he secured 6th place on the Individual Leaderboard—an extraordinary accomplishment at a national-level competition.
Anirudhan was also an integral member of the Chennai Striking Trios, a team that performed consistently across all rounds. The team finished 1st in Round 1, secured 2nd place at the end of Round 2, and concluded the tournament within the Top 8 in the Finals. His contributions, both in skill and team spirit, were pivotal to this success.
Looking ahead, Anirudhan is gearing up to participate in the prestigious Chennai Open, scheduled from November 17th to 29th, 2025.
At our school, we believe in celebrating every learner’s passion—whether in academics, the arts, or sports. Anirudhan’s journey is a shining example of what dedication, discipline, and love for one’s craft can achieve.
We congratulate Anirudhan and wish him the very best as he prepares for the Chennai Open 2025.
His success inspires us all.
Tes Award 2025
Outstanding international schools, leaders and teachers have been recognised in the shortlist for the Tes (Times Educational Supplement) Awards for International Schools 2025. It's been revealed that Shiv Nadar School, Gurgaon, has been shortlisted for
the International School Of The Year award.
Often referred to as the “Oscars of Education”, the Tes Awards for International Schools are designed to celebrate and champion the very best teachers and schools from across the globe, in recognition of the vital role the sector plays in delivering world-class education to millions of pupils. The panel of awards judges include experienced international school leaders and high-profile individuals from major education organisations who have extensive experience across the sector. The objectivity, professionalism and high standards of the judges and the judging means being shortlisted is a well-respected achievement for any school or individual.
Tes International editor and chair of the judges for the Tes Awards for International Schools, Dan Worth, said: “A huge congratulations to all the schools and individuals shortlisted for these awards. The volume of entries we received, coupled with the depth of quality, meant it was no easy task for our judges to create the shortlist we are now proud to share. We look forward to celebrating the winners next month and saying thank you to educators everywhere for the amazing work they do day in, day out.
Avviraaj Kalia Brings Laurels in Golf
Avviraaj Kalia, a student of Grade 5 at Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad, has secured the Runner-up position at the Little Masters Junior Golf Tour.
Building on this remarkable achievement, Avviraaj has qualified for two prestigious international tournaments — the Champion of Champions World Invitational in Ireland and the Australian Junior Age Division Golf Championship in Australia.
Adding to his list of accolades, Avviraaj won the 23rd NCR Golf Cup held at Golden Greens Golf Club, Gurugram on 27–28 November, where he was awarded a cheque of ₹20,000 in recognition of his performance.
Avviraaj recently participated in the Junior and Senior Golf Tournament held at Godrej Golf Links, Noida. He emerged as the winner in his category and was declared the overall winner of the tournament.
Further adding to his impressive achievements, Avviraaj has won the Junior Category at the 17th FIA–JCB Annual Golf Tournament 2026 held at the Aravalli Golf Course.
A proud moment for our school community as this young golfer continues to shine and carry his talent onto global platforms.
Jayansh Dhingra Shines at Haryana Open Chess Tournament
Jayansh Dhingra, a student of Grade 7, Shiv Nadar School Faridabad, showcased exceptional skill and composure at the Haryana Open Chess Tournaments held in Panipat on 8th and 9th November 2025. Competing in both Rapid and Blitz formats, Jayansh faced a strong field of over 250 participants from Haryana, Punjab, and Delhi-NCR, including titled players - International Masters (IMs) and FIDE Masters (FMs).
Demonstrating remarkable consistency, Jayansh secured 2nd position in both formats in the Under-12 category, earning trophies and a total cash prize of ₹12,000.
We are proud of Jayansh’s achievement and wish him continued success in his chess journey.
Iha Joshi Excels at State and National Championships
Iha Joshi, Grade 9 – Corbett, Shiv Nadar School Faridabad, has demonstrated remarkable consistency and grit across major competitive platforms this season.
At the 27th Haryana Olympic Games, held from 3rd to 5th November 2025 at the Faridabad Sports Complex, Iha secured three medals, showcasing her versatility and competitive spirit:
- Gold Medal – Women’s Singles
- Silver Medal – Women’s Doubles
- Bronze Medal – Mixed Doubles
Building on this momentum, Iha went on to make an impressive mark at the 69th SGFI National School Games (U-17 Tennis) held in Ajmer from 2–6 December 2025, where she represented Haryana and contributed as a key playing member of the team. She clinched the Gold Medal, and her name appears in the official SGFI result list. Her achievement has also been highlighted in local news coverage.
Iha’s dedication and consistency on the court reflect her deep commitment to excellence and bring immense pride to the Shiv Nadar School community.
Shooting High - Basketball!
We’re proud to share that G. A. Adhik of MY3 represented the Chennai team at the U-13 Tamil Nadu State Basketball Championship and brought home a bronze medal. His achievement is a reflection of dedication, teamwork, and the spirit of perseverance — qualities we celebrate both on and off the court.
