Cambridge University Press appoints Veranda Learning Solutions as associate partner

NEW DELHI: Veranda Learning Solutions has signed an agreement with Cambridge University Press and Assessment India. Veranda has been appointed as an associate partner for Cambridge in India. It will conduct recruitment, onboarding and supporting schools in the Cambridge community with a specific focus on tier 2 and tier 3 cities.

Cambridge has recently announced plans to expand to 1,000 schools in the country. This strategic partnership with Veranda supports this expansion. Cambridge in a press release said leveraging Veranda Learning's integrated capabilities and design support, the partnership will empower schools with the necessary expertise to implement the Cambridge Pathway. This partnership includes the provision of expert teachers, teacher training programmes, a commitment to academic rigour for enhanced learning outcomes, and the essential tools for students to pursue their educational aspirations.

Cambridge remains dedicated to directly engaging and actively supporting all schools in the country, both new and existing. This commitment stands independently and complements collaborative initiatives with Veranda Learning, a partnership that will provide programs to new schools, contributing to the integration of additional educational institutions into the network.

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Arun Rajamani, managing director of Cambridge University Press and Assessment, South Asia, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership and said, “In India, the education sector is undergoing a shift towards internationalisation and parents' aspirations extend beyond the international market to include India as well. Cambridge provides flexible curriculum options at all levels to accommodate the changing requirements of a local education system, catering to learners' needs.”

Suresh Kalpathi, executive director of Veranda Learning, said, “Our role as an Associate Partner for Cambridge in India is a testament to our commitment to empowering schools with cutting-edge education solutions. Through our brand Veranda K-12, we have successfully serviced BVM Global Schools, a network of six schools across Chennai, Coimbatore, Trichy, and Bengaluru, serving over 5000 active students.”