GIIS Tokyo Awarded the Prestigious Deming Prize for Total Quality Management

The global milestone comes on the back of more than 600 awards won by the school’s parent organisation for best practices

TOKYO, JP / ACCESS Newswire / November 12, 2025 / Global Indian International School (GIIS) Tokyo was today awarded the prestigious Deming Prize for Total Quality Management (TQM) – a global recognition of excellence, and a historic milestone that places the school among the world’s best institutions for quality and continuous improvement.

The GIIS Tokyo Campus was awarded for its focus on development of students, teachers and staff through innovation, and its continuous improvement activities for excellent operational functioning.

“Winning the Deming Prize is a validation of our belief in quality education which is measurable, consistent, and student-driven,” said Mr. Atul Temurnikar, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, Global Schools Group of which GIIS is a part. “This prize belongs to the teacher, staff member, student and parent who makes GIIS what it is today. Together, we have built an institution that stands for quality, care, and continuous growth,” said Mr Temurnikar.

Established in 1951 by the Union of Japanese Scientists and Engineers (JUSE), the Deming Prize is one of the world’s most prestigious awards for Total Quality Management. It recognises organisations that have achieved outstanding performance through the systematic application of TQM principles, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.

The award was received by Mr. Sumit Mishra, Country Director, GSG Japan who shared “As the first educational institution in the world to earn this honour, we reaffirm our commitment to continuous improvement and academic excellence. We’ll keep raising the bar for quality international education in Japan”.

GIIS Tokyo is part of the Global Schools Group which runs 12 international brands in 11 countries, and has 64 campuses across the world. GSG schools have previously won 650 awards in various education quality and business excellence categories including their reputed Global Montessori Plus Programme and Happiness Hub. Besides these curricula, GSG schools also reach international curricula like International Baccalaureate, Cambridge IGCSE, American Common Core and British National curriculum.

GIIS Tokyo is one of the 18 GIIS schools’ in GSG repertoire. It has a 20-year legacy of quality and excellence, and was one of the first to introduce the Gemba corners in their school premises, and participate in GSG’s prestigious student exchange programme for better worldwide exposure to students.

ABOUT GLOBAL SCHOOLS GROUP

Global Schools Group is an award-winning interconnected network of leading international schools that provides a world-class education experience. Since its inception in 2002, the group has expanded its scale, diversity and expertise to become a global network that provides limitless and holistic learning for all students.

With almost all leading international curricula including Cambridge, IB, American Common Core and CBSE, GSG offers one of the widest range of academic programmes. Student placements are in the top 10 international universities including University of Oxford, University of Cambridge and Stanford University among several others.

SOURCE: Global Schools Holdings

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