City Montessori School (CMS)

About Us

Education is a shared responsibility of the three pillars of humanity—home, school, and community.

Together, these pillars must strive to inspire every child to be both good and smart, prioritizing character before intellect.

City Montessori School (CMS) is a renowned co-educational K-12 day school, operating across 21 campuses in Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh, India. Founded in 1959 by visionary educators Late Dr. Jagdish and Dr. (Mrs.)Bharti Gandhi, CMS is driven by the motto Jai Jagat (Hail the World), inspired by the ancient wisdom of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (The world is one family). The school’s ethos is deeply rooted in the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi and social reformer Sant Vinoba Bhave, with Jai Jagat serving as its greeting since inception.

Everywhere people are looking for good education, but the question most pertinent is, “What is a good education?”

A good education goes beyond academic achievement; it shapes individuals into well-rounded human beings who contribute positively at every level of society. It nurtures:

> a good human being

> a good member of a family

> a good member of a community

> a good citizen of a country

> a good citizen of the world

Education is a shared responsibility of the three pillars of humanity—home, school, and community. Together, these pillars must strive to inspire every child to be both good and smart, prioritizing character before intellect.

Relevance of Education Today

In today’s fast-paced world, education must align with the demands of the age. It should not only impart knowledge but also act as a powerful tool for profound social transformation.

Aim of Modern Education

Education is a continuous, creative process aimed at unlocking the latent capacities within human nature. It should coordinate these capabilities to enrich society, equipping children with material, human, and divine knowledge for holistic development.

True Education for Today

True education goes beyond the classroom. It releases inherent abilities, develops analytical skills, builds self-confidence, strengthens willpower, and fosters goal-setting competencies. It instills a vision that empowers individuals to become self-motivated agents of social change, working in the best interest of the community.

Expanding the Definition of Education

Education today needs a broader definition—one that transcends its current economic context and recognizes its role in transforming both individual lives and society as a whole.

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