New Delhi, 20th August 2025: Sanfort Preschool, India’s leading early childhood education institution, has been given the highly regarded ‘Franchisor of the Year’ award at GSLC Inspire Education Awards 2025. The esteemed honour was bestowed upon Sanfort in front of a dignified gathering and the crème de la crème of the education industry.
The award recognizes institutions that have revolutionized the education sector with transformative leadership, consistent quality and effective influence. Sanfort’s initiatives in implementing inquiry-based, value-driven learning in preschools have established it as a national leader in educational franchising.
Sanfort’s efforts at integrating inquiry-based, values-driven learning in preschools have made it a national benchmark for educational franchising. Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Sneha Rathor Khandelwal, CEO, Sanfort Group of Schools said, “This award is a collective achievement for our entire Sanfort family — our educators, franchise partners, and the thousands of parents who trust us with their children’s foundational years. Sanfort’s initiatives in incorporating inquiry-based, value-driven learning at the preschool level have established it as a national standard for educational franchising.”
Sanfort is the first IB preschool chain in India, which combines globally benchmarked pedagogy with Indian culture through its proprietary Core Value Circle model. Sanfort is present at more than 250 centers in India and overseas and continues to be at the forefront of innovations such as AR-based curricula and interactive classroom technologies.
Dr. S.K. Rathor, Founder & Chairman, Sanfort Group of Schools added, “This recognition reaffirms our belief that quality early education can be scalable, sustainable, and globally aligned. We are excited to empower our partners with a proven model that brings sustainable education outcomes.”
The GSLC Inspire Education Awards have a reputation for highlighting excellence and change in the learning ecosystem. Franchisor of the Year is the prestigious award that affirms Sanfort’s leadership in the preschool segment and underscores its commitment to shaping a future-ready generation.