These schools have hundreds of students, no fewer teachers teach, and the buildings are so large that it takes at least five minutes to walk from one classroom to another!
Montessori School in Lucknow
This school first opened in 1959 and consisted of only two classes, and now it is a whole complex of educational institutions. With 50,000 students and 2,500 teachers, its main building has earned it a Guinness World Record as the largest school in the world.
Studying in it is paid: elementary school students pay $17 per month, high school students pay $45. In addition, all students wear the same school uniform.
Orestad Gymnasium in Copenhagen
The school was designed by the Danish architectural bureau 3XN and was opened in 2007. The interior space of the gymnasium is organized around a large central atrium that connects all floors of the building – the atrium serves as the main social and learning space where students can gather, work in groups and participate in various activities. The heart of the building is a large spiral staircase, where students learn, eat, and communicate with friends.
Schloos Salem in Baden-Württemberg
Schloss Salem is one of the most well-known and prestigious private boarding schools in Germany. It was founded in 1920 by Kurt Hahn, an educator and one of the founders of the international boarding school movement. Zalem Castle itself has a longer history, dating back to the 12th century, when it was built as an abbey.
The architecture of the building is a mixture of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles, which gives the campus a unique historical character. The main building of the school is a majestic castle with massive walls, towers and spacious halls. The interiors retain their historical appearance with antique furniture, original works of art and architectural elements from past eras. In addition to the historic castle, the campus has modern academic buildings, gyms, laboratories and living quarters for students.
ZILart School in Moscow
This is a modern educational institution located in the ZILART residential complex on the site of the former Likhachev Plant (ZIL). The area of the school is 40,000 sq. m., so it is easy for anyone to get lost there! It is divided into three blocks: the first with a canteen and a library, the second is for junior classes, and the third is for middle and senior classes. The school has an assembly hall, lecture halls with interactive whiteboards, gyms and outdoor playgrounds for playing football, basketball and volleyball.
Delhi Public School in Delhi
Delhi Public School (DPS) in Delhi is one of the most prestigious and largest schools in India. The DPS network includes many schools across the country and beyond, but one of the most well-known and largest is Delhi Public School in R.K. Purm. The school campus covers about 120,000 square meters, there are educational buildings, sports complexes, a garden, a canteen and much more on the territory. The main campus is divided into several blocks, each with a gymnasium, an event room, as well as classrooms where music, drawing and acting lessons are held.
Scindia School in Gwalior
Founded in 1897, Scindia School is located on the grounds of the historic Gwalior Fort, which stands on an isolated rocky cliff 91 meters above the city. The architecture of Scindia School includes elements typical of Indian fortification architecture, with massive walls, towers, and gates decorated with exquisite carved details. The interior buildings combine traditional and modern architectural elements to ensure the functionality of the educational institution while maintaining the historical integrity of the complex.
By the way, these schools are famous not only for their scale, but also for their high level of teaching. Would you like to go here for lessons?
