The words of Rabindranath Tagore are embodied in the philosophy of the founding fathers of Modern School. They dreamed of an institution that could combine the concept of secularism, the motivation to excel, and an environment of diverse activities.

In pre-independence India, this must have surely been only a dream. However, the fortitude and resoucefulness of the founders lead to that dream becoming reality in 1920, when Modern School was started in Daryaganj, New Delhi, India. Intellectual stimulation, athletic excellence, and  cultural participation were all emphsized in Modern School. 

The credo of Modern School "Naimatma Balheenien Labhya" from Sanskrit literally means-Perfection can only be acheived by the strong. The question is not survival of the fittest, or survival at the cost of others. It is the path of confidence, self-respect, and humility. 

It is not just survival, but the constant effort of self-improvement towards a goal of perfection. The over 80 years old history of the school is one of unequalled success and achievement in India.