It gives the entire Rainbow family immense pleasure to announce that Rainbow International School and Rainbow Preschools were honoured with two prestigious awards at an India Today recognition ceremony held on 7th October 2017. Rainbow Preschools received the award for 'Excellence in Preschool Education' in Thane, while Rainbow International School was recognised for 'Excellence in CBSE Education' in Thane. To be recognised by India Today — one of India's most trusted, most widely read, and most editorially rigorous media organisations — across both institutional categories simultaneously is a landmark moment in the Rainbow story.
The India Today Education Recognition
India Today's education recognition programmes are among the most credible in the country, precisely because of the organisation's reputation for editorial independence and rigorous evaluation. India Today's education rankings and recognition events draw on multiple data sources — academic outcomes, student satisfaction, institutional investment, community reputation, and independent assessment — to identify institutions that genuinely distinguish themselves from the field.
To win in two separate categories — preschool education and CBSE secondary education — in the same ceremony reflects the breadth of the Rainbow family's excellence: it is not a single-dimensional institution that excels in one area while neglecting others, but a genuinely comprehensive educational organisation that maintains high standards across the full range of what it offers.
Excellence in Preschool Education — Rainbow Preschools
Rainbow Preschool International's recognition for 'Excellence in Preschool Education' in Thane reflects the institution's sustained commitment to providing the highest quality early childhood education available in the region. The Rainbow Preschool programme's distinctive combination of:
- A developmentally appropriate, play-based curriculum that supports the natural learning styles of young children
- Highly qualified, genuinely passionate early childhood educators
- Purpose-designed physical environments that stimulate curiosity and support exploration
- A warm, nurturing institutional culture in which every child feels safe, valued, and seen
- Strong parent communication and involvement practices
Excellence in CBSE Education — Rainbow International School
Rainbow International School's recognition for 'Excellence in CBSE Education' in Thane reflects the school's record of consistent academic achievement, combined with its investment in the full range of facilities, teaching quality, and student support systems that make genuine CBSE excellence possible.
The recognition encompasses the school's track record of strong Board examination results at Class X and Class XII, the quality of its teaching faculty across subjects, its infrastructure — smart classrooms, science and computer laboratories, arts and sports facilities — and the school's distinctive ability to prepare students for the competitive demands of higher education without reducing education to examination preparation.
What These Awards Mean for Rainbow Families
For families who have chosen Rainbow International School or Rainbow Preschools for their children, these recognitions from India Today provide an independent, credible confirmation of what they already experience daily: that the Rainbow institutions are among the finest educational establishments available in Thane West.
For families who are considering Rainbow for the first time, the India Today recognition provides a powerful assurance. India Today does not award recognition to institutions that simply apply for it — it identifies institutions that have demonstrably earned it through consistent, measurable excellence across the dimensions that matter most to students and families.
Conclusion
The India Today awards for 'Excellence in Preschool Education' and 'Excellence in CBSE Education' in Thane are among the most meaningful recognitions the Rainbow family has received — coming as they do from one of India's most trusted editorial brands and reflecting a rigorous, independent evaluation of institutional quality. Rainbow International School and Rainbow Preschool International together provide an unmatched educational pathway for the families of Thane West — from the earliest years through to Class 12. We warmly invite every family to visit our campus and experience this excellence for themselves. Admissions for 2026–27 are open.
