Traditional academic education has often been limited to a structured teaching-learning process, with a curriculum heavily weighted toward academics and minimal focus on co-curricular and extracurricular activities. However, modern education emphasizes both the intellectual and emotional growth of students, recognizing the need to supplement academics with a balanced integration of additional activities.
While many schools still face challenges in transforming students into confident, well-rounded leaders of tomorrow, institutions like Neerja Modi School stand out. They excel in fostering holistic development, equally prioritizing personal, social, and moral growth alongside academic excellence. Recognizing the school’s exceptional achievements in this domain, the Education Excellence Awards 2024 is proud to honor Neerja Modi School, Jaipur with the title of Outstanding School of the Year 2024 for their Excellence Beyond Academics.
Neerja Modi School in a Nutshell
Established in 2001 in Jaipur, Neerja Modi School (NMS) has built a reputation for delivering an academically rigorous and holistic curriculum that emphasizes academic excellence, integrity, and social responsibility. The school welcomes students who demonstrate a strong desire to learn and thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment.
At NMS, diversity in learning styles is celebrated, recognizing that some students excel through reading, others through hands-on experiences, and many through following their individual passions. The school fosters a culture where students are encouraged to explore multiple paths and discover what works best for them. By engaging in diverse experiences, students at Neerja Modi School develop into independent learners, critical thinkers, and creative problem solvers, prepared to face the challenges of the modern world.
Highlighting the unique strategies that set NMS Jaipur apart in maintaining excellence across academics and extracurricular programs, Principal Ms. Indu Dubey emphasized, “We adopt a comprehensive and progressive approach to the CBSE, IB, and IGCSE curricula to meet global standards, with a strong focus on values. Interdisciplinary methods from KG to VIII foster critical thinking and creativity beyond the traditional CBSE framework.”
She further added, “Our reputation is built on recruiting and training highly qualified teachers who consistently implement a holistic approach, embracing innovative teaching and learning strategies to make education meaningful, impactful, and conducive to long-lasting personal development.”
Outstanding School of the Year 2024 – Excellence beyond Academics
At Neerja Modi School, all classrooms are equipped with smartboards, facilitating interactive lessons through educational apps and multimedia resources. The school incorporates art-integrated teaching methodologies to enhance the learning process, allowing students to engage in hands-on activities that simplify complex concepts. Students are further encouraged to explore state-of-the-art tools in the Robotics and IT labs, promoting technological proficiency and problem-solving abilities.
Beyond academics, Neerja Modi School offers an impressive array of sports facilities, including cricket, tennis, football, basketball, swimming, and volleyball, enabling students to discover and nurture their athletic talents. A team of dedicated professional coaches ensures the development of fitness and skills, with many students excelling in regional and national tournaments. The school also provides dedicated creative spaces for individualized music, encouraging students to explore and refine their artistic abilities, making Neerja Modi School a hub for holistic development.
A Benchmark of Excellence
Neerja Modi School has consistently demonstrated excellence in academics, innovation, and extracurricular achievements. Ranked among the top schools in India and Rajasthan, the institution has earned recognition for its innovative approach to education, being honored as a “School of Innovation” and awarded as one of “India’s Best Schools” with the highest grade for academic excellence and infrastructure.
In the 2023-24 CBSE examinations, the school celebrated outstanding academic results, with Parv Dixit achieving 99.2% as the city topper and Suhani Singh scoring a perfect 1000/1000 in the CUET, making her the All-India Topper.
Globally, Neerja Modi students have excelled, with Aditya Agarwal becoming a world topper in Cambridge IGCSE International Mathematics and two teams qualifying for the World Scholar’s Cup Global Round at Yale University. The school has also received numerous accolades in Olympiads, including international ranks in mathematics, science, and English competitions. With achievements like securing the 1st runner-up position in the India Innovation Challenge by the University of Sydney and excelling in the INSPIRE Manak Awards, Neerja Modi School continues to set benchmarks in holistic education and innovation.
In the Days to Come
Neerja Modi School envisions a future as a beacon of educational excellence, blending tradition with innovation to nurture holistic development and instill core values. The school aims to foster an innovative learning environment by embracing technology, experiential learning, and best global practices in pedagogy. With a focus on global competence, it prepares students for a connected world through cultural understanding, multilingual skills, and international collaborations. Sustainability is a priority, with initiatives promoting environmental consciousness and responsible practices. By investing in faculty development and setting high benchmarks in academics, sports, and co-curricular activities, Neerja Modi School continues to shape confident, compassionate, and future-ready leaders.
