Bedford School, one of the UK’s oldest and most respected boys’ schools, is set to open its first international campus in Mohali, India, bringing a landmark shift to India’s K-12 education landscape. What makes this venture unique is that it will be India’s first British international girls’ school, combining the legacy of British education with the growing demand for premium schooling in India.
Slated to begin operations in April 2026, the new all-girls campus will offer education for students aged 4 to 18 years, with both day and boarding options. The school will provide a dual curriculum — the Indian national curriculum alongside a British curriculum pathway — designed to foster global readiness among young learners.
Set amidst a 14-acre campus on the outskirts of Chandigarh, the school promises state-of-the-art infrastructure:
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Smart classrooms
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A 1,000-seat performing arts auditorium
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Dedicated labs for science, robotics, and technology
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Art and music studios
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A fully equipped library
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World-class sports facilities and comfortable boarding houses
This initiative is a result of a strategic partnership between Bedford School UK and the Doon International Education Society, supported by ISC Research, a leading organization in international school development.
Speaking about the launch, James Hodgson, Headmaster of Bedford School, said: “We are excited to extend Bedford’s ethos to India, especially to empower young women with an education that is both academically rigorous and personally enriching.”
The decision to locate the school in Mohali aligns with the city’s emergence as a rising education and technology hub, already home to institutions like Ashoka University and Plaksha University.
An official signing ceremony took place in April 2025 at the Bedford School campus in the UK, attended by representatives from both partner institutions.
As British schools increasingly look eastward, this marks a milestone not just for Bedford School but for India’s evolving education sector — one that is embracing international standards while staying rooted in local context.
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