Organised in strategic collaboration with the Council of International Schools (CIS), the three-day programme served as a sophisticated platform for engagement, designed specifically to bridge the gap between Indian secondary institutions and worldwide universities while strengthening pathways for students pursuing global higher education. The rigorous schedule featured expert-led sessions addressing critical pillars of modern schooling, including educational transitions, safeguarding, and socially responsible leadership. To ensure a multi-dimensional perspective, student and alumni panels were integrated into the proceedings, offering raw, first-hand accounts of the complex journey from school to university.
The institute’s technical depth was further enhanced by interactive workshops and discussions that scrutinized university admissions through the specific lens of the Indian context. Keynote speaker Dr Ulcca Joshi Hansen, a noted author and cultural futurist, delivered a pivotal address on Day 2, framing the dialogue within the broader evolution of global learning. Parallel to these sessions, school and university fairs provided a direct conduit for institutions to connect with students and counsellors, while guidance professionals analyzed the latest admissions insights and emerging trends shaping international education.
Reflecting on the successful execution of the event, Vanita Uppal OBE, Director of The British School New Delhi, expressed her delight in hosting the inaugural session. She emphasized that the institute offered profound opportunities for collaboration, facilitating the sharing of best practice and the discussion of current and future global trends. Uppal noted the creation of a common and robust platform for continued engagement, viewing the event as the catalyst for stronger collaborative programmes between two like-minded, value-driven organisations.
Jane Larsson, Executive Director of the Council of International Schools, revealed that the institute was the realization of a vision sparked a year prior during a visit to The British School community. She recounted how Vanita Uppal proposed bringing CIS services to India to spotlight their impact. Larsson expressed immense satisfaction in fulfilling this vision, noting that the New Delhi institute allowed for broader discussions with school leaders regarding services that address the most important learning needs of students, educators, and leaders. This inaugural programme stands as a definitive step in reinforcing the bond between Indian schools and the global higher education community, anchored by the host institution's status as an inclusive, not-for-profit international school located in the heart of New Delhi’s diplomatic area and supported by the Council of International Schools’ mission to provide high-quality education services.
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