Centred around the theme “Are We There Yet?”, the Kuala Lumpur Global Round brought together around 2000 scholars from 26 countries 

Bengaluru, August 03, 2026 : Greenwood High is proud to announce the outstanding achievements of its delegation recently at the World Scholar’s Cup Global Round 2026, Kuala Lumpur where its Junior and Senior Division scholars competed with some of the brightest students from around the world and achieved qualification for the Tournament of Champions, the final stage of the World Scholar’s Cup that will be held at Yale University in the United States later this year. Overall, 16 teams from Greenwood High have qualified for the Yale Tournament of Champions.

The World Scholar’s Cup is an international academic tournament that challenges students to apply knowledge across a broad range of subjects while testing their analytical thinking, teamwork and communication skills. Students compete in teams of three through written assessments, debates and collaborative events built around an annual global theme. The event features the highest-performing teams from the Global Rounds, with qualifications reserved for scholars who meet the competition’s performance standards.

Centred around the theme “Are We There Yet?”, the Kuala Lumpur Global Round brought together around 2000 scholars from 26 countries for an inspiring celebration of learning, curiosity, and collaboration. This prestigious international competition provided a platform for young minds to showcase their excellence in debating, collaborative writing, quizzes, and critical thinking. Demonstrating exceptional academic excellence, critical thinking, collaboration, and resilience throughout the competition, Greenwood High batch of 52 students earned an impressive 215 medals and 8 trophies, showcasing their academic excellence, teamwork, and global competitiveness.

Urvi Singh, a Grade 9 student, secured a place among the Top Scholars as the Rank 1 Qualifying Team at the Kuala Lumpur Global Round. Her exceptional performance across multiple events, coupled with her remarkable coordination, analytical ability, and collaborative skills, earned her the highest overall scholar and team ranking. Team Anoushka Raj Kumar, Anahatha Tripathi, and Diya Arun from Grade 9, secured the 16th Rank Qualifying Team in the Senior Division. Their consistent performance across Debate, Collaborative Writing, Scholar’s Bowl, and the Scholar’s Challenge reflected strong teamwork and academic capability. The Junior Division scholars also performed commendably, contributing significantly to Greenwood High’s overall success by earning numerous trophies and medals across the various competitive events.

“These accomplishments reflect our commitment to nurturing globally minded learners who excel academically while developing the confidence, leadership, and collaborative skills to succeed on the world stage while upholding the values and standards of Greenwood High. Congratulations to all our scholars, mentors, and parents on this remarkable achievement. We wish our students continued success as they progress in their World Scholar’s Cup journey. Events like this develop better global citizens who will find themselves well-equipped to lead and innovate.” said Mrs. Niru Agarwal, Vice Chairperson & Managing Trustee, Greenwood High International School. 

The World Scholar’s Cup Global Round 2026 has not only added to the laurels of the school but has also inspired its students to continue striving for excellence, while fostering teamwork, critical thinking, and creativity among participants, providing skills and knowledge that the students could apply to solve real world challenges. Greenwood High International School continues to strive for holistic development and allows students to excel on the global stage.

Make-A-Wish India works to grant the heartfelt wishes of children with critical illnesses, providing experiences that uplift their spirits and positively support their treatment and recovery. The funds raised by CIS students will enable wishes for over 150 children, whether meeting a hero, experiencing a dream, or simply receiving something they have long hoped for.

For the students who led these campaigns, the experience was as much a lesson in empathy as it was in action. “I had participated in crowdfunding last year and felt very grateful and proud to make a difference, so I decided to do it again,” said Navika, a Grade 7 student. Her campaigning partner Avani, also from Grade 7, reflected, “I felt amazing realising how many people I helped and what an impact I made. I learnt to always be kind and help those in need.”

“The crowdfunding process is indirect initially, but it does fire up the emotional sympathy of students. Once they immerse themselves and actively campaign, the process tends to create a stronger empathy mindset. This is important. We are proud of our CIS student crowdfunders for considering those less fortunate, for engaging others in the issue, and for creating the opportunity for recipient children to feel more positive, and perhaps even joy.” said Mr. Andrew Nicholson, Principal, Canadian International School. ”

The success of this initiative reflects a growing culture of student-driven social responsibility at CIS, one where compassion is not merely taught but actively practised. CIS extends its heartfelt gratitude to all the families and friends whose generosity made this campaign possible.