As part of Cambridge International’s mission to reach out to 1000 schools in India, Veranda K-12, a Cambridge Associate, has been enlisted to help in this expansion to 500 schools in eastern India and will offer a range of services to schools including provision of expert teachers, comprehensive teacher training programmes, infra enhancement, developing co-curricular activities and capacity building.
Starting with Kolkata, in collaboration with the International Education group at Cambridge University Press & Assessment (Cambridge), Veranda K-12 will help schools understand and meet the standards required to offer Cambridge programmes and qualifications.
As Indian students increasingly seek global education opportunities, the demand for a versatile and robust educational framework meeting international standards has surged, especially in Tier 2 and Tier-3 cities. This is exemplified by Cambridge India’s 2024 results, where over 18000 students for March exam series showed an 18% annual increase in demand for the Cambridge International AS & A Level.
Responding to this growing need, Cambridge plans to broaden its reach to 1,000 schools nationwide, working directly with schools and partners to deliver the Cambridge curriculum effectively, making international education more accessible to students across the country. The Cambridge Pathway curriculum is flexible, challenging and inspiring, culturally sensitive yet international in approach. Each stage shapes learners’ knowledge, understanding skills and helps prepare them for university and beyond.
Arun Rajamani, Managing Director at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, South Asia, said, “By working with Veranda K -12, we will be able to give more students across India the opportunity to follow the Cambridge Pathway. Globally we work directly and with partners to offer Cambridge programmes and qualification to schools and we will continue to work directly with schools, as well as through partners, to extend our reach beyond metropolitan cities and assist schools in seamlessly offering the Cambridge curriculum.”
Veranda K-12’s partnership with Cambridge will support schools through the entire process of affiliation and implementation of the Cambridge curriculum. This includes initial orientation, teacher training, continuous support, and performance monitoring to ensure schools achieve the desired educational outcomes. Veranda K-12 manages 5 schools, 5500 plus students, and 500 plus team members spread across South India.
Subramanyam Kantheti, CEO of Veranda K-12, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration said: “By leveraging Cambridge’s robust curriculum and our expertise in educational implementation, we are confident that we can drive significant improvements in student performance and school success.”
