Suchitra Academy to set up `125cr campus in Hyderabad
Partners with UK’s Whitgift School to start a day-school in a 5-acre land at Kollur by Aug 2025
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Hyderabad: Hyderabad-based Sagebrook Academy & Suchitra Academy’s Symbiquest Education has signed an MoU with Whitgift School, a prestigious school from London, UK established in 1596. With this collaboration, the academy is setting up a new school in the city. The day-school is expected to come up in a 5-acre campus at Kollur-Velimela by August 2025.
“The academy is investing around Rs 125 crore to set up this school. Most of the funds would be from internal accruals and bank loans,” Praveen Raju, Founder Director of Sagebrook Academy & Suchitra Academy, told Bizz Buzz. “Whitgift School will provide their expertise to us. The school will focus on fostering global citizenship and cultural diversity.”
He further said: “Earlier, the rich people were used to send their kids abroad for education; now the global educational brands are coming here to establish their schools. The British and American schools have already partnered with many educational institutions in Middle-East as well as South-East Asian countries. This trend will continue in India also.”
“SageBrook Academy represents more than just a school; it embodies a commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals who will excel academically while making a positive impact on society,” Praveen informed. He also mentioned that this school will be featuring the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) programme marks a historic moment in education.
The IB programme, globally renowned for its academic rigor, holistic growth, and the cultivation of global citizenship, is set to flourish through this collaboration with Whitgift School, renowned for its educational expertise and shared vision for molding young minds. It heralds an unprecedented commitment to academic brilliance, holistic development and nurturing the future global leaders.
New Delhi-based private equity and venture capital firm Novistra facilitated this partnership. Gareth Wynn Owen, British Deputy High Commissioner, commended the dedication and foresight of the teams behind this remarkable endeavour, expressing his delight at the educational partnership between the UK and India.