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Sunbeam World School — Asia's largest online school — as featured by leading media publications, education journals and news networks across India and globally.

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Business Standard
National News
Education Eureka
Education Media
Icons of India
Recognition
Business Outreach
Leadership Feature
APN News
News Agency
Startup Insider
Startup Media
Mid-Day / ANI
National Daily
JioHotstar
Future School S3
Guinness WR
Student Achievement
Zee5
Digital Media
Business Standard
National News
Education Eureka
Education Media
Icons of India
Recognition
Business Outreach
Leadership Feature
APN News
News Agency
Startup Insider
Startup Media
Mid-Day / ANI
National Daily
Zee5
Digital Media
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In The News

All verified media features and press releases about Sunbeam World School

Education Eureka

Transforming Learning: Asia's Largest Online Schools for 2024

Education

Transforming Learning: Asia's Largest Online Schools for 2024

An in-depth look at how Sunbeam World School is transforming digital learning for students across Asia — setting benchmarks as one of the largest online schools in 2024.

2024

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Education Eureka

Cultivating a Generation of Empathetic, Informed & Engaged Citizens

Community

Cultivating a Generation of Empathetic, Informed and Engaged Citizens

Education Eureka explores how Sunbeam World School's holistic curriculum builds empathy, global awareness and civic responsibility — going far beyond academic outcomes.

Aug 2024

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Business Standard

Sunbeam World School Awarded the Best E-School of 2023

Award

Sunbeam World School Awarded the Best E-School of 2023

Sunbeam received the "Best E-School of the Year 2023" at the 2nd Indo-Lanka Education Summit, conferred by the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka and senior government ministers.

Feb 9, 2023

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Business Standard

Sunbeam World School Announces Admissions Open for 2023–24

Admissions

Sunbeam World School Announces Admissions Open for 2023–24

Sunbeam World School announced admissions for 2023–24. With a 50-year education legacy, the school offers affordable K-12 online schooling with 40+ years of faculty expertise.

Jan 21, 2023

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Startup Insider

Sunbeam World School Expansion to UAE & Saudi Arabia

Expansion

Sunbeam World School Expansion To UAE & Saudi Arabia — Licensed by UAE Government

Startup Insider covers Sunbeam World School's international expansion, its UAE government licence, and plans to serve students across the Middle East with world-class online education.

Dec 19, 2023

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APN News

Last 15 Days to Apply — Class 9th & 11th CBSE Board

Admissions

Sunbeam World School — Last 15 Days to Apply for Class 9th and 11th CBSE Board for 2023–24

APN News features the admission announcement for Sunbeam World School's Class 9 and 11 CBSE board programs, with a statement from Dr. Alisha Madhok Walia on empowering students.

May 16, 2023

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Icons of India

Pioneering Inclusive and Innovative Global Education

Recognition

Sunbeam World School — Pioneering Inclusive and Innovative Global Education

Icons of India recognises Sunbeam World School for its pioneering model of inclusive global education, making quality online schooling accessible to students in 30+ countries.

2024

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Zee5 / ANI

Sunbeam World School — Admissions Open for 2023–24

Admissions

Sunbeam World School Announces Admission Open for 2023–24 — Zee5 / ANI

ANI via Zee5 covers the Sunbeam World School admission announcement, highlighting the school's 50-year legacy, affordable K-12 online education and globally experienced faculty team.

Jan 21, 2023

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Business Outreach

Alisha Madhok Walia — Beacon of Educational Leadership

Leadership

Alisha Madhok Walia — Beacon of Educational Leadership at Sunbeam World School

Business Outreach Magazine features a deep dive into Dr. Alisha Madhok Walia's vision and drive in building a globally respected online school — Brand of the Year 2025 spotlight.

2024 · Brand of the Year

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JioHotstar · Future School Season 3

Dr. Alisha Madhok Walia — Featured on Future School S3, Episode 1

OTT Feature

Dr. Alisha Madhok Walia Featured on Future School Season 3 — JioHotstar

Sunbeam World School's Founder & CEO Dr. Alisha Madhok Walia was featured on Future School Season 3, Episode 1 on JioHotstar — India's largest OTT platform — showcasing the school's vision for the future of online education.

Future School S3 · Episode 1

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Guinness World Records · Student Achievement

Nithanya Sets Guinness World Record — 58 Bird Species in 60 Seconds

World Record

Nithanya from Sunbeam World School Sets Guinness World Record

Our young achiever Nithanya set a Guinness World Record by identifying 58 bird species in one minute (Under 16s category) — a moment of pride, passion and brilliance for the entire Sunbeam World School family.

February 2026 · Guinness World Records

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Awards & Honours

Recognition & Awards

Major awards and recognitions received by Sunbeam World School across the years

2023
Best E-School of the Year
2nd Indo-Lanka Education Summit — Conferred by PM of Sri Lanka
2022
Best E-School of the Year
World Hindi Secretariat, Ministry of Education — Conferred by President of Mauritius
2022
School for Most Innovative Practices
ETTechX & 10th Brainfeed National Conference, India Expo Centre, Noida
2021
Most Inspirational Secondary School
Education Icon Awards — Academic Excellence & Innovation at International Stage
2024
Cognia Accreditation
Cognia (formerly AdvancED) — International Quality Accreditation
2019
International Education Symposium Award
Contribution to Students Development — Presented by NASA STEM Director
2019
Most Inspirational Secondary School Award
Conferred by Tisca Chopra at Hotel Lalit, Mumbai
Ongoing
International School Award
British Council — Recognising international education excellence
Ongoing
Best Technology & Digital Course Content
Digital Learning Magazine — Innovation in Ed-Tech
Feb 2026
Guinness World Record
Nithanya — 58 bird species identified in 60 seconds (Under 16s category)
2024
JioHotstar — Future School Season 3
Dr. Alisha Madhok Walia featured on Episode 1 — India's largest OTT platform
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sunbeam World School’s media coverage, awards and press history

Yes. Sunbeam World School has been featured in Business Standard, Education Eureka, Icons of India, Business Outreach Magazine, APN News, Startup Insider, JioHotstar and Zee5/ANI — among other national and international publications covering education, leadership and innovation.

Sunbeam World School was awarded the “Best E-School of the Year 2023” at the 2nd Indo-Lanka Education Summit in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The award was conferred by Dinesh Gunawardena, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, along with the State Minister of Education and other senior government ministers.

Sunbeam World School was featured in Icons of India in 2024 for its pioneering approach to inclusive and innovative global online education. The editorial recognised Dr. Alisha Madhok Walia’s leadership and the school’s model of making quality education borderless and accessible to students in 30+ countries.

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Yes. Sunbeam World School has received multiple international recognitions: Best E-School 2023 (Indo-Lanka Summit, Sri Lanka), Best E-School 2022 (Mauritius Ministry of Education), International School Award (British Council), Best Technology & Digital Course Content (Digital Learning Magazine), International Education Symposium Award (presented by NASA’s STEM Director), and Cognia Accreditation (international quality standard).

For press, media or journalist enquiries about Sunbeam World School, please email info@sunbeamworldschool.com or visit our Contact Page. We welcome interview requests, school visit queries, and collaboration proposals from media partners.

Business Outreach Magazine featured Dr. Alisha Madhok Walia in their Brand of the Year 2025 Spotlight, calling her a “stunning visionary from the education industry.” The editorial covered her journey from earning a Master’s degree in Milan, qualifying under the Director of Education programme (Florida & California governments), to building Asia’s largest online school with a 50+ year legacy.

Yes. Dr. Alisha Madhok Walia, Founder & CEO of Sunbeam World School, was featured on Future School Season 3, Episode 1 on JioHotstar — India’s largest OTT platform with 300M+ users. This mainstream digital media feature highlights how Sunbeam World School is shaping the future of online education in India and globally.

Yes. Nithanya, a student of Sunbeam World School, set an official Guinness World Record by identifying 58 bird species in just one minute (Under-16s category, February 2026). This remarkable achievement reflects the school’s commitment to nurturing curious, talented and globally recognised students.

Sunbeam World School offers five learning pathways: Indian Pathway (CBSE-aligned, NIOS, BOSSE), British Pathway (Cambridge / IGCSE), American Curriculum (US K-12), WACE (Western Australian Certificate of Education), and Special Education — covering Nursery through Grade 12, fully online, for students across 30+ countries.

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Sunbeam World School in the Spotlight

Real stories, real recognition — from national television to world records.

Guinness World Records

4-Year-Old Record Holder Nithanya — Our Student

Nithanya, enrolled at Sunbeam World School, became a Guinness World Record holder at just 4 years old by identifying 58 bird species in one minute. A testament to what our students are capable of.

Nithanya Guinness World Record — Sunbeam World School
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JioHotstar — Future Schools

Sunbeam World School Featured on India’s Biggest Streaming Platform

Sunbeam World School was recognised as one of India’s Future Schools on JioHotstar — a show dedicated to institutions shaping the next generation of learners. Season 3, Episode 1.

Sunbeam World School on JioHotstar Future Schools Season 3
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