Veranda K-12, a Veranda Learning enterprise, has announced that it is expanding its support to schools in Eastern India, beginning with Kolkata, in partnership with the International Education group at Cambridge University Press & Assessment. As a Cambridge Associate, Veranda K-12 helps schools understand and meet the standards to deliver Cambridge programmes and qualifications.
This collaboration aims to incorporate 500 new Indian schools into Cambridge’s educational community. 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 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.
Speaking about the development, Arun Rajamani, managing director at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, South Asia, said:
India’s educational landscape represents excellent potential and diversity. With a burgeoning youthful demographic, the imperative for a robust, high-quality educational infrastructure that aligns with local and global standards has never been more critical. By working with Veranda K -12, we will allow more students across India to follow the Cambridge Pathway. Globally, we work directly and with partners to offer Cambridge programmes and qualifications 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.
In response 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 and making international education more accessible nationwide. Its programmes and qualifications set a global standard for education and are recognised by universities and employers worldwide. The Cambridge Pathway curriculum is flexible, challenging, inspiring, culturally sensitive, yet international. Each stage shapes learners’ knowledge and understanding skills and helps prepare them for university and beyond.
Subramanyam Kantheti, CEO of Veranda K-12, expressed his enthusiasm for the venture:
We are excited to bring Cambridge’s world-class education to the eastern part of India. We aim to empower schools with the resources and guidance they need to deliver a transformative educational experience. 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. Veranda K-12 manages five schools, 5500 plus students, and 500 team members across South India.
Veranda K-12 will offer a range of services to schools, including the provision of expert teachers, comprehensive teacher training programmes, infra enhancement, development of co-curricular activities and capacity building. Its 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.
