Cambridge International aims to increase footprint in 1,000 schools in India

NEW DELHI: Cambridge International is planning to increase its footprint in India with 1,000 schools with an aim to reach 5,00,000 students in the next three years. The Cambridge International, a part of the University of Cambridge ecosystem, aims at making international education accessible for emerging cities in the country.

Rod Smith, group managing director of international education at Cambridge University Press and Assessment, in his recent visit to the country announced the decision. The Cambridge International targets to empower 50,000 teachers with enhanced academic resources and training over the next three years.

The Cambridge International said it is prioritising early years (EY) education in the country, nurturing holistic development through programmes focusing on cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth. Cambridge International is implementing the scheme in 150 schools and it aims at extending the initiative to 750 EY schools, expecting outstanding outcomes.

Cambridge International has embraced dual language models, and it emphasises on skills acquisition and effective management techniques to prepare learners for success in an interconnected world.

Cambridge University Press and Assessment director Arun Rajamani said, “In India, the education sector is undergoing a shift towards internationalisation. Currently, parents' aspirations extend beyond the international market to include India as well. Therefore, students are increasingly moving to different states or major cities to pursue higher education and enrol in top universities. To address this challenge, we want to penetrate deeper into the country to make quality international education accessible to more learners.”

Curriculum in-line with culture

The Cambridge International said its schools tailor the curriculum to suit the culture and ethos of the students and the assessments are designed to be fair, valid, and reliable and to assess deep subject knowledge, conceptual understanding, and higher-level thinking skills. The schools also encourage teaching practices that actively engage students in their own learning and provide professional development for teachers to help them improve their performance and practice throughout their careers, it added.

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The organisation has presence in 650 schools nationwide in cities such as Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Pune.

Cambridge University Press & Assessment (CUP&A) has also announced strategic partnerships with L&D leaders of companies and academicians to discuss the impact of language skills on clinching good employment opportunities. To address this gap, CUP&A has partnered with renowned institutions to design programmes aimed at assisting learners in moving closer to their desired careers by enhancing their communication skills.