Underlining its position as a leading educational institution in the country, Shrewsbury International School India hosted the Cambridge Central India Community Meet 2025 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh on Saturday.
At this elite gathering, over 90 participants including educators, school leaders, coordinators, and examination officers from Cambridge schools in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh came together to share best practices and discuss effective strategies for enhancing pupil progression to universities via Cambridge International Education.
“Cambridge’s distinctive approach to curriculum and assessment structuring ensures that the Cambridge learners are future-ready – equipped with the skills, creativity, and values essential to thrive in an AI-enabled world. The Bhopal meet reflects the expanding footprint of Cambridge education in India’s tier-2 and emerging hubs, uniting schools with a shared vision of global excellence,” says Ms. Alka Pandey, Academic Advisor, Cambridge International, South Asia.
“Hosting the Cambridge Community Meet at Shrewsbury India at the outset of our inaugural academic session has been both an honour and a reflection of our shared commitment to future-ready education. As the Indian education sector undergoes rapid transformation, it was encouraging to see how the Cambridge board is reshaping its curricula, assessment methods and pedagogies to align with the dynamic needs of young learners,” remarks Dominic Tomalin, Founding Headmaster at Shrewsbury International School India.
The event featured expert-led sessions and interactive discussions on key themes such as Cambridge’s approach towards teaching, learning and assessment, future pathways for enhanced professional development and mapping progression towards a successful career beyond school years. Notable speakers from Cambridge International Education included Alka Pandey (Academic Advisor, South Asia), Dr. Lalith Prasad (Regional Senior Education Manager, South Asia) and Shamim Chowdhury (Senior Recognitions and Policy Manager, South Asia).