An independent boarding and day school has announced plans to open its first international offshoot in Mohali, India.

Bedford School Mohali is set to open in April next year and will be part of Bedford School’s planned expansion overseas.

The new, purpose-built development will also be the first British International girls’ school in India and the first British brand in Northern India.

Located on the outskirts of Chandigarh, Bedford School Mohali is being developed in partnership with Doon International Education Society and will provide education for girls aged 4-18, offering both the national and British curricula.

The 14-acre site will feature both day and boarding options, promoting academic excellence, character development, and personal growth in a supportive and dynamic environment.

James Hodgson, Bedford School head master, said: “We are incredibly excited to take the Bedford School ethos and values to Mohali.

“Bedford School Mohali will be a beacon of excellence, nurturing young women to become leaders and innovators in their communities and beyond.

“Our partnership with Doon International Education Society is a testament to our shared commitment to providing world-class education and nurturing a global community of learners.”

The rapidly-growing demand for high-quality, holistic education in India was an important factor in choosing the location for Bedford School’s first international school.

And Mohali stood out as a natural choice because of its rich educational heritage and commitment to learning.

Within India, it has lately become an education and IT hub, with top universities like Ashoka, Plaksha, and Amity setting up campuses there.

The new state-of-the-art campus has been designed to support academic and co-curricular excellence. Facilities will include:

Spacious, modern classrooms equipped with the latest learning technology

• A purpose-built 1,000-seater auditorium for performances, assemblies, and events
• High-quality boarding facilities
• High-quality sports facilities, including playing fields, courts, and a multi-sport complex
• Dedicated science and technology laboratories to inspire innovation and inquiry-based learning
• Art and music studios to encourage creativity and self-expression
• A well-resourced library to encourage a love for reading and research

Hodgson said: “We see this school as the start of a growing family of schools, each of which will support and enhance one another in a global marketplace.

“We are fully committed to providing a world-class education here in Bedford, but also an education which equips our boys fully for the world at large.

“The opportunities, such a family opens up, are not insignificant and will benefit us all.”