Cambridge crosses 1,000-school milestone in South Asia

New Delhi, Jul 24: Cambridge University Press & Assessment has announced that the number of Cambridge International Schools in South Asia has crossed 1,000, with India accounting for more than 800 of them. The milestone reflects the region’s growing appetite for international curricula that prepare students for global challenges through flexible and future-focused learning.

According to Cambridge, the number of affiliated schools in South Asia rose from 894 in 2023–24 to 1,034 in 2024–25 — a 16% growth. India alone contributed over 81% of the new schools added during this period. More than three-fourths of all Cambridge International Schools in the region are based in India, followed by 12% in Bangladesh.

The 1,000th school to join the Cambridge network was Bramhapriya World School in Pune. While 53% of the schools are concentrated in Tier 1 cities, there is a notable spread into Tier 2 and Tier 3 towns, especially in southern India, showing wider access to global education beyond metro areas.

This growth coincides with record numbers of students taking Cambridge examinations in 2024. In response to increasing demand, Cambridge will launch a third Checkpoint test series in March 2026, offering schools greater flexibility in scheduling.