World Records for Schools
A world record attempt brings a whole school together: students, teachers and parents working towards one goal, with every child part of something special. The Book of World Records certifies group records for schools and individual records for students, with age groups so that children compete fairly.
- Free to apply
- Age groups for fair records
- On-site adjudicator for school events
- Certificates for every participant
Popular records for schools
- Skipping, plank and push-ups on sports day
- Rubik's cube mosaic and origami cranes for art week
- Paper airplanes, the periodic table and digits of pi for science and maths days
- Flag identification for geography clubs
- Group yoga on Yoga Day and sapling planting on Environment Day
See all record challenges, each with rules and the target for every age group.
Group records and individual records
Group records involve the whole school or a class, such as the most students skipping at the same time. Our adjudicator usually attends the event, counts on site and confirms the result on the day.
Individual records are set by one student, such as the longest plank for under-12s. These can be certified from an unedited video with two independent witnesses, so a school can submit its best students' results after a contest.
How it works
- Choose a record from our challenges, or tell us your own idea.
- Apply for free and agree the rules, date and counting method with our team.
- Hold your event with our adjudicator present, or film individual attempts as described on the challenge page.
- Receive the certificate and see the record published with its own record number.
Safety and consent
Every student under 18 needs written consent from a parent or guardian. We only certify activities that are safe for the age group, and we never accept attempts that risk a child's health, such as breath-holding or going without sleep.
Fees
Applying is free. Individual student records are certified from INR 2,999 + GST for a digital certificate in India (USD 50 + taxes elsewhere). On-site adjudication for a school event is offered from INR 24,999 + GST, plus the adjudicator's travel and stay at actual cost. Certificates of Achievement for every participant are available; ask us for pricing for your student numbers. All options are listed on the Apply page.
Questions
Can a small school set a world record?
Yes. Many titles are set by classes or clubs, and individual student records do not depend on school size at all.
Does every student get a certificate?
Each participant can receive a Certificate of Achievement linked to the school's record, with its own number.
How much notice do you need for an on-site event?
At least three weeks, so that we can agree the rules and schedule our adjudicator.
Contact
Email records@thebookofworldrecords.com or call +91 63061 64687 with your school's name, city, event date and expected number of students.