Kopila Valley School, located in Birendranagar, Surkhet, Karnali Province, has proudly secured a place among the top 10 finalists for the prestigious World’s Best School Awards 2025. This global recognition comes under the highly competitive category of Environmental Action.
This remarkable accomplishment marks the first time a Nepali school has been included among the world’s best for its environmental conservation efforts at the school level.
Chairperson of the Kopila Valley Society, Top Bahadur Malla, said this is the first time a school from Nepal has been listed in the world’s top 10 schools for its efforts in environmental conservation from the school level. "We have taken this achievement as a matter of pride for the entire Nepalis", he said, expecting everyone’s support to help the school become the best.
With this achievement, Kopila Valley School has earned the opportunity to participate in the upcoming World Schools Summit, scheduled for November 15–16, 2025, at the Yasmina British Academy in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
School Principal Rajen Kumar Karki said the winners among the top ten finalists will be decided through voting, which has already begun. He urged all stakeholders concerned to vote for Kopila Valley as much as possible, considering this as Nepal’s prestige and recognition on the global stage.
The World’s Best School Awards feature five categories: Community Collaboration, Environmental Action, Innovation, Overcoming Adversity, and Supporting Healthy Lives, along with a special Community Choice Award. The winners will be announced during the Summit, where each finalist represents a different country.
This recognition shines a spotlight on Kopila Valley School’s dedication to environmental stewardship and highlights Nepal’s growing presence in the global education landscape.
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