Awards & Recognition
Celebrating the Vision That Continues to Shape Early Childhood Education
The work of Kai CIRCLE is deeply rooted in the vision, leadership, and lived experience of its founding team. Long before Kai CIRCLE was formally launched, this team was shaping the landscape of early childhood education in India through Kai Early Years.
Under the inspirational leadership of our co-founders, Kai Early Years has been honoured with several prestigious awards for its innovation, quality, and lasting impact. These recognitions not only reflect the success of the school, but also signal the values and vision that now guide Kai CIRCLE.
We are pleased to receive these accolades on behalf of our entire community. They validate the deep work, trust, and commitment that have brought us here and guide us forward.
In fact, several of these awards were conferred under newly introduced categories, specifically created to recognise the advanced benchmarks that have been established through the Kai model of education.
These honours belong to a journey and a purpose that is far from finished. At Kai CIRCLE, we see them as early milestones in a long-term mission to transform early childhood education by empowering those who shape it.
And this is just the beginning.
Times Education Excellence
The Times Education Excellence 2023 Awards, organized by Optimal Media Solutions, a Division of Times Internet Limited, is a distinguished platform that celebrates and honours outstanding achievements in the field of education.
2024-25
Kai has once again achieved the No. 1 position in Bengaluru, Karnataka, and India under the category of ‘Top International Preschool’. We are proud to retain this coveted recognition for our commitment to excellence in early childhood education.
2023-24
We are proud to receive the coveted No.1 position under the category ‘Top International Preschool.’
We are truly honored to be recognised as the leading international preschool, and this accomplishment wouldn’t have been possible without the collective effort and dedication of our incredible staff, supportive parents, and the enthusiasm of our children.
IDA Education Awards
The IDA Education Awards spotlight Educational Institutions that have revolutionised teaching, learning, and employability outcomes. With a reputation for authenticity and transparency, they bring recognition and visibility to institution’s success story, amplifying its impact on students, staff, and the organisation.
2023-24
We are honored to receive the award in the following category:
# Inventive Learning Spaces
This achievement is a reflection of our unwavering dedication to providing children with an enriching and innovative educational environment. At Kai, we firmly believe that learning should be an adventure, and our leadership team has worked tirelessly to create a space that fosters creativity, curiosity, and exploration.
Global Education Awards
The ScooNews Global Education Awards recognize outstanding contributions made by organizations involved in education through pioneering practices and the use of innovation and technology to enrich the lives of learners everywhere.
2024-25
We are honored to have received the esteemed Jury Choice Awards once again in two categories:
# Innovative Pedagogy
# Preschool with the Best Infrastructure
2023-24
We were honored to receive the esteemed Jury Choice Awards in two significant categories:
# Innovative Pedagogy
# Preschool with the Best Infrastructure
2022-23
We have received awards in the following categories:
# Best Standalone Preschool of the Year
# Innovation in Child’s Development
The jury unanimously agreed that Kai Early Years has a profound impact on the way education is delivered today. They also concurred that we are transforming the early years along with our innovative pedagogy and practices to ensure that our students are future-ready.
Working together and seeing such wonderful outcomes is exceptionally wonderful and makes each one of us proud of what we do. We would like to thank our teachers, staff, parents, and partners for striving together to make a difference in the early years.
Education World
The annual Education World India School Ranking (EWISR) is among the largest and most in-depth school ratings and rankings surveys based on interviews with knowledgeable stakeholders in the field of education.
2024-25
Kai has been nationally ranked for excellence:
#1 in India for Campus Design Excellence
#2 in India in the Top 10 Preschool Rankings category
2023-24
Kai has been ranked at a national level for being:
#1 in India for Infrastructure Provision
#1+ Proprietary Pre-School in Bangalore
2022-23
Kai has been ranked at a national level for being:
#1 in India for Innovative Pedagogy
#2 Proprietary Preschool in Bangalore
2021-22
Kai was awarded as the No.1 Proprietary school in India.
2020-21
Kai has been ranked at the national level for being the:
#1 ‘Future-Ready Preschool’ in India
#1 in ‘Campus Design Excellence’ in India
2019-20
We were ranked at the national level for being the:
#1 in India for Innovative Pedagogy
#1 in Campus Design Excellence in India
Kai Early Years has retained its overall standing in the provision of high-quality international education, since the inception of our school. We extend our appreciation to each of our families and most importantly share our gratitude for our entire team of teachers, staff, and support staff members for their unwavering commitment, empathy, and care.
Education Today
Every Year, at the National Conference & India School Merit Awards, Education Today rewards Excellence in Education across the K 12 sector in India.
2024-25
Within the category of ‘India’s Top 3 Preschools – International Curriculum,’ Kai has been ranked:
#1 in Bengaluru
#1 in Karnataka
#1 in India
2023-24
Within the category of ‘India’s Top 3 Preschools’ International Curriculum,’ Kai is ranked
#1 in Bengaluru
#1 in Karnataka
#1 in India
2022-23
Within the category of ‘India’s Top 5 Montessori Schools’, Kai Early Years is ranked
#1 in Bengaluru
#1 in Karnataka
#1 in India
2021-22
Kai was ranked in two categories at the National Level:
#1 Certificate of Achievement in the ‘Innovative Pedagogy in Early Years of Education’ category
#1 Certificate of Achievement for ‘Outstanding Contribution in Early Years of Education
2020-21
Kai was awarded the ‘Best Standalone Preschool of the Year’ award for exemplary contributions to the field of education.
2019-20
Kai was recognized and awarded the ‘Most Innovative Campus Design & Curriculum’ & ‘Emerging Benchmark Preschool of the Year’ in India.
We would like to thank our teachers, staff, parents, and partners for striving together to make a difference in the early years. We also thank Education Today for this prestigious award.
Kyoorius Design Awards
2019-20
For our Kai branding and the environmental design of our campus, our design partners TSK Design were awarded the Blue Elephant at the Kyoorius Design Awards 2019 under the category ‘Integrated Brand Identity’.
Kyoorius Design Yatra is India’s foremost annual conference on design and innovation, which honours and celebrates the most outstanding and innovative work in design and visual communication.
School Members’ Achievements & Recognition
Mr. Saad Sait, our Co-Founder & Executive Director has been recognized as ‘The Education Icon of the Year 2018’ by Education Today. He was also nominated as one of the 25 Educational Visionaries of Indian Education.
