Global Schools Group to Open Third Campus in Pune, Focusing on Future-Ready Education

Pune's emergence as an education and investment hub is spurring global schooling models, with Global Schools Group opening its third campus therePUNE: Pune’s growing role as an education and investment hub is driving a new wave of global schooling models, says Atul Temurnikar, chairman and co-founder of Global Schools Group (GSG), which is set to open its third Global Indian International School (GIIS) campus in Charholi next academic year.Speaking to TOI on Tuesday at a news conference, Temurnikar said India’s education sector is now aligning with its FDI-friendly policies and global investment flow. “Pune is uniquely positioned — it’s not just a student city, but a centre of design, innovation, and skilled workforce creation. The next decade will be about preparing learners for industries that don’t yet exist,” he said.Temurnikar added that schools today must move beyond content delivery to skill creation and AI-led personalised learning.“Artificial intelligence should not replace teachers but empower them — to identify learning gaps and make teaching outcomes-driven,” he said, noting that GIIS schools have begun integrating AI-based analytics in classrooms to track learning progress.You Can Also Check:Pune AQI|Weather in Pune|Gold Rate Today in Pune|Silver Rate Today in PuneThe upcoming Charholi campus, spread over 4.7 acres, will commence operations in the 2026–27 academic year with over 1,000 admissions already confirmed during its pre-launch phase.It will mark the 30th GSG campus in India and the ninth in Maharashtra.The campus will follow the CBSE curriculum enhanced with global pedagogical practices, including inquiry-led and skills-based learning. Temurnikar said future-ready education must build competencies in design, digital literacy, communication, and public speaking — areas increasingly shaping modern careers. “Jobs will no longer depend on rote knowledge but on creativity, critical thinking and communication,” he said.GIIS Charholi will be equipped with digital learning studios, innovation hubs, wellness rooms, and sports infrastructure designed for holistic development. Admissions will open from pre-nursery to Grade 7, with classes starting in April 2026.Rajeev Koul, deputy COO, GSG, said, “The Charholi launch is part of our plan to make international-quality education accessible in India’s fast-growing cities. The response from parents in Pune reflects their aspiration for future-oriented schooling.”