Saint Soldier International School in Sector 28‑B, Chandigarh, has been ranked No. 1 in the city in the category recognising schools that advance student learning and progress at the North India School Merit Awards 2026, organised by EducationToday.
Regional recognition at North Educators’ Summit
The award was given during the North Educators’ Summit & North India School Merit Awards 2026, held at The Westin Gurgaon. The school was represented at the event by Principal Anisha Ghuman and Administrative Officer Rachna Bhasin, who received the accolade on behalf of the institution.
According to the organisers, the recognition honours institutions that demonstrate sustained emphasis on academic standards, innovative teaching approaches, meaningful learning experiences and measurable student progress. Saint Soldier will also be included in EducationToday’s premium listing of Best Schools in North India 2026.
What the award means locally
For parents and students in Chandigarh, the distinction highlights a local option that has been singled out by regional education media. While such awards are not regulatory endorsements, they can influence parental choice and neighbourhood perceptions of school quality. School administrators often cite listings and awards when communicating their programmes to prospective families and stakeholders.
Sector 28‑B is home to several schools serving families across Chandigarh and neighbouring districts; recognition at a North India level places Saint Soldier alongside institutions from multiple states that were considered by EducationToday for its merit awards.
About the awarding body and event
EducationToday organises the North India School Merit Awards as part of a broader endeavour to highlight notable schools in the region. The awards are presented during an educators’ summit that attracts school leaders and education professionals from across North India.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Awarding body | EducationToday |
| Event | North Educators’ Summit & North India School Merit Awards 2026 |
| Venue | The Westin Gurgaon |
| School representatives | Principal Anisha Ghuman; Administrative Officer Rachna Bhasin |
Implications for students and parents
- Prospective parents may consider the award as one element among many—such as curriculum, infrastructure and co‑curricular options—when shortlisting schools.
- Current students and staff often use such recognition as validation of pedagogical efforts and may leverage it for outreach and community engagement.
- Publication in EducationToday’s premium edition can raise the school’s profile beyond Chandigarh, potentially affecting transfer inquiries from other districts.
Sunita Deshmukh-style reporting emphasises clarity and practical information: awards reflect external recognition but do not substitute for detailed inspection of a school's teaching methods, fee structure, or student support systems. Parents are advised to combine such honours with visits, interactions with teachers and reviews of academic outcomes before enrolling children.
Saint Soldier International School’s achievement adds to Chandigarh’s competitive landscape of private schools striving to demonstrate learning gains and innovative instruction. As schools increasingly highlight measurable student progress, families in the city will likely watch how institutions translate recognition into classroom practice and support for individual learners.
The school did not release additional details about the criteria used by EducationToday for the ranking or any immediate changes to programmes following the award. The organisers’ listing in the premium edition is expected to appear in EducationToday’s upcoming print and digital coverage.
Parents seeking further details about the school’s offerings or the award listing can contact the school directly in Sector 28‑B for updated information on admissions, curriculum and extracurricular activities.
