Driving innovation & excellence in education : Cambridge reaches 1000 schools in South Asia

 Srinagar, July 23: The International Education group at Cambridge University Press & Assessment (Cambridge) today announced the milestone of surpassing 1,000 Cambridge International Schools across South Asia, with over 800 schools offering Cambridge programmes in India alone.According to a statement issued here, the total number of Cambridge schools in the region has grown by 16% in the past year, from 894 in 2023-24 to 1,034 in 2024-25, with India contributing over 81% of the new additions. Over 75% of all Cambridge International Schools in South Asia are located in India, followed by 12% in Bangladesh. The Bramhapriya World School in Pune became the 1000th Cambridge school. While 53% of Cambridge International Schools are in Tier 1 cities, reflecting a strong urban concentration, the Southern region of India has the greatest uptake of Cambridge schools in smaller cities. Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities together make up 47%, showcasing a spread of international education into non-metro cities and towns. The growth of Cambridge across South Asia reflects a global shift towards international education, with a record number of students taking Cambridge exams in 2024 than in any previous year. Responding to requests from its community of schools in the region, Cambridge will introduce a third Cambridge Checkpoint test series in March 2026, providing schools with greater flexibility to schedule assessments in line with their academic calendars.With Cambridge, students can choose from more than 50 different subjects for AS & A Level and more than 70 subjects for Cambridge IGCSE. Vinay Sharma, Senior Vice President for International Education in South Asia, said, “Crossing the 1,000 schools mark in South Asia is a testament to our unwavering commitment to delivering world-class education that empowers learners and educators alike.