Kopila Valley School Named Top 10 Finalist for World’s Best School Award 2025

Kopila Valley School, based in Birendranagar, Surkhet, has been named one of the top 10 finalists for the World’s Best School Awards 2025 in the Environmental Action category. This marks the first time a Nepali school has been recognised for its environmental efforts on the global stage.

The news was shared by the school through the Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS), referencing T4 Education, the international organisation behind the awards. Chairperson of the Kopila Valley Society, Top Bahadur Malla, expressed pride in the achievement, calling it a source of national pride for Nepal.

As part of the recognition, the school will participate in the World Schools Summit in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on November 15-16, 2025. Voting for the final winners is already underway, with the public invited to support their chosen school.

The World’s Best School Awards celebrate excellence in five categories: Community Collaboration, Environmental Action, Innovation, Overcoming Adversity, and Supporting Healthy Lives. The top finalists represent 10 different countries, with the Community Choice Award also up for grabs