“I am proud of this top ranking, which includes us among the country’s most progressive schools — it’s a validation of the effort and hard work put in by our teachers, staff and students themselves to establish MIS as the best international residential school countrywide. On this occasion, I thank our parents’ community for their cooperation and trust. Top scores awarded to us under the parameters of teacher competence and teacher welfare and development give special satisfaction because these are our focus areas. All teachers undergo regular professional training by the IB and Cambridge board professionals and are provided excellent on-campus residential accommodation, medical and other support facilities. Therefore, they are well-equipped to provide children the academic rigour and emotional support as reflected in our good score for pastoral care. Against this track record, I am confident that the MIS management and teachers are well-prepared to equip our students with the academic and emotional skills required to succeed in the constantly evolving AI age while keeping them strongly rooted in Indian heritage and traditions” — Shalu Babbar, Head of School, Mussoorie International School (400 students; 60 teachers)