Global Collaboration Brings New IB-Focused School Campus to the Region

Sagebrook International School hosted an inauguration ceremony for its West Hyderabad campus on Friday, the same day it also announced a strategic academic partnership with UK, based Whitgift School, a top, ranked institution. Members of the Whitgift senior leadership team were present at the unveiling, which signaled a new era of educational cooperation with curriculum co, design, faculty development, and international academic pathways in focus.

The Whitgift team was led by Headmaster Toby Seth, who was accompanied by Director of International Education John Chisholm. Alongside them was Zo L. Hauser, Head of School at Sagebrook International. Seth applauded the joint spirit that led to the collaboration in his keynote speech, pointing out that the new campus is a testament to the commitment that both parties have made to purposeful, values, driven education and future, oriented learning spaces.

The Sagebrook campus, built to international standards, is a signpost for a sustainable and student, centered approach to learning. It is equipped with modular open, classrooms, green or eco, design, LED lighting, and recycled as well as low, emission materials, along with being neurodiverse, friendly all aimed at creating a secure and flexible academic environment.

Praveen Raju, Founder of Suchitra Academy and Founding Partner of Sagebrook International, said that Suchitra Academy was always planned to be a center of educational excellence in the world, but at the same time, the core values of the community and ethics should be very strong. He further mentioned that the collaboration with Whitgift school reinforces Sagebrooks ongoing dedication to the creation of a world, class educational environment in Hyderabad.

Zo L. Hauser, Head of School elaborated on Sagebrook's academic philosophy saying the curriculum of Sagebrook is a blend of the core aspects of IB Primary Years Programme, Montessori, and the Reggio Emilia approaches with an emphasis on inquiry, based and experiential learning which fosters curiosity, creativity, and connection with the real world.

As an IB PYP candidate school, the institution will include the Beginnings Programme that will cater to kids as young as 12 months. A parent caf and co, working space dedicated to the parents will also be available to promote interaction within the community. As part of the launch celebrations, Sagebrook will host a citywide experiential event titled “When Why Finds Joy” on February 7, introducing families to its learning philosophy through interactive activities.