Bhopal will become the only city in India where Shrewsbury School, an esteemed international institution of academic excellence and repute will unveil its inaugural campus in India, solidifying Shrewsbury's commitment to fostering global education and collaboration. The new campus, nestled in a picturesque location of Bhopal chosen to mirror the beauty of its UK counterpart, is set to offer an engaging educational environment to students in India and around the world. Jagran Social Welfare Society, a 25 years old educational pioneer have collaborated with Shrewsbury, UK to bring the iconic school to India.
Shrewsbury School UK was founded by Edward VI in 1552 by Royal Charter and for over 470 years the school has a proud legacy as one of the great public schools in England. This campus in India is a testament to Shrewsbury's dedication to providing exceptional learning opportunities for students beyond the United Kingdom. Scheduled to welcome students starting from the academic year 2025-26, the Shrewsbury International School, India Campus, will seamlessly uphold the time-honored academic standards, values, and holistic approach that the Shrewsbury School, UK, has embodied and embraced for generations.
Shrewsbury India is designed as a co-education boarding school for ages 11-18 and will have 800 students at its full strength. It will be one of the largest co-educational residential school in central India on a state of the art 150 acres campus. The students will study the English National Curriculum leading to Cambridge International IGCSE examinations undertaken in years 9 and 10 to qualify students for entry into A Level course with final examinations at the end of years 12 and 13.
By merging the best practices of both the UK and Indian education systems, the curriculum promises a diverse and enriching educational journey for all students. As part of the school's launch, a meet-and-greet was conducted at the Courtyard by Marriott Bhopal on Saturday.
The press conference was addressed by Tim Haynes, Governing Chair, Shrewsbury School, UK, Hari Mohan Gupta and Abhishek Mohan Gupta from the Jagran Social Welfare Society, promoters of the Shrewsbury School in India, and Dr. Maghin Tamilarasan, Director International Development from the Shrewsbury School, UK.
