Global Schools Group has marked its 25th anniversary by combining community support in Singapore with a renewed focus on student achievement, innovation and the future of international education.

The education organisation has committed S$100,000 to community initiatives across Singapore, while also announcing new partnerships and plans for further international expansion. The milestone comes as GSG has grown from its first Singapore campus into a network of 64 campuses across 11 countries, serving more than 45,000 students.

For parents, educators and school leaders, the anniversary offers a broader look at how an international school network can connect academic achievement with community involvement and student-led projects.

Global Schools Group Puts Community At The Centre Of Its 25th Anniversary

The flagship anniversary event was held in Singapore in the presence of Guest of Honour Mr Edwin Tong, Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs.

Representatives from beneficiary organisations received donation cheques from GSG as part of the S$100,000 commitment. The funding will primarily support accessibility improvements in special education schools across East Coast GRC.

It will also support inclusive community spaces and initiatives involving the Institute of Technical Education, President’s Challenge and the People’s Association through the redevelopment of Siglap South Community Centre. GSG has additionally announced long-term community partnerships with the North East Community Development Council and the Community Chest.

For the education community, the initiative highlights the role schools and education organisations can play beyond academic outcomes. Accessibility, inclusion and community participation are increasingly important parts of how education institutions engage with the societies around them.

One Global Community Shapes The Anniversary Programme

The anniversary theme, “One Global Community. Shaping The Future,” brought together GSG’s history, current work and future plans.

A student-led experiential exhibition formed part of the celebrations, alongside the launch of a commemorative publication. The exhibition gave students an opportunity to contribute directly to an event marking the organisation’s development.

That student involvement is significant. School anniversaries can become more meaningful when students are not simply spectators but help tell the story of their own learning communities.

The event also reflected GSG’s growth from a single Singapore campus into an international network spanning 64 campuses across 11 countries. The group says its schools now serve students from 70 nationalities.

From 48 Students To A Global Education Network

Reflecting on the milestone, Atul Temurnikar, Chairman and Co-Founder of Global Schools Group said,

“Twenty-five years ago, we began our journey with just forty-eight students, driven by a commitment to establish an institution anchored in Singapore’s core principles of academic rigour, meritocracy, and continuous learning. Translating this home-grown educational model across sixty-four global campuses in eleven nations demonstrates the universal appeal of these foundational values. As we embark on introducing our next twenty international locations, our steadfast mission is to empower young leaders for future industries while instilling a profound sense of civic duty and social responsibility.”

The group’s history began with a Singapore campus serving 48 students. GSG now operates across markets including Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates and other countries.

The organisation has also announced plans to open 20 additional international campuses by 2030, with markets including Japan, India and Saudi Arabia among those identified for expansion.

For families considering international education, this expansion also points to the growing range of school networks and curriculum options available across different regions.

Global Schools Group Highlights Academic Achievement

Academic performance remains a major part of GSG’s development.

The network says it has received more than 650 international awards and recently became the first education group globally to receive Japan’s Deming Prize for Total Quality Management.

In recent International Baccalaureate examinations, GSG reports that more than 150 students achieved scores of 44 or 45 points. These students received the “IB World Topper” designation and secured places at universities including Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, MIT, NUS and NTU.

The group also reports that its students have achieved strong Cambridge IGCSE results, while more than 150 universities engage with GSG students each year through its university guidance and career counselling programmes.

These outcomes matter to families because academic results remain an important consideration when choosing an international school. However, GSG’s anniversary programme also places considerable emphasis on what students do beyond examinations.

Student Innovation Connects Learning With Real-World Needs

One example is LumaBand, an AI-powered wearable designed by GSG students to detect falls among elderly people.

The project demonstrates how classroom learning can move into practical problem-solving. LumaBand combines sensors, artificial intelligence and a mobile application to alert caregivers when a fall is detected.

The project was developed by students from Global Indian International School in Singapore. Earlier in 2026, the student team behind LumaBand won the national round of the Junior Achievement Company of the Year competition in Singapore.

For educators, projects such as this provide a useful example of how technology, entrepreneurship and social responsibility can be brought together in student learning.

They also give students opportunities to work through real problems, test ideas and consider the needs of people outside the classroom.

Preparing Students For Emerging Fields

GSG says it is continuing to develop specialist learning opportunities as technology changes the skills students will need.

The organisation is establishing research hubs including its Centre for AI and Quantum Education. It is also developing a Silicon Valley Innovation Immersion programme for high-performing students.

These initiatives form part of GSG’s wider approach to preparing more than 45,000 students for emerging areas of study and employment. Global Indian International School News

For school leaders and educators, the focus reflects a wider question facing international education. Schools need to introduce new technologies while ensuring students continue to develop critical thinking, collaboration, creativity and social responsibility.

Technology, therefore, becomes part of a broader learning experience rather than an end in itself.

What The 25-Year Milestone Means For International Education

GSG’s anniversary comes at a time when international education networks are becoming increasingly connected across countries and regions.

The group’s expansion illustrates how a school organisation can carry educational approaches across different markets while responding to local communities. At the same time, its community commitment in Singapore shows how international schools can remain connected to the places where they operate.

For parents, the developments offer another perspective when considering what an international education can provide. Academic results remain important, but opportunities for innovation, community participation, career guidance and global exposure can also shape a student’s experience.

Meanwhile, educators and school leaders can look to student-led projects such as LumaBand as examples of learning that connects academic knowledge with practical needs.

As Global Schools Group begins its next phase, its 25th anniversary is therefore not only a celebration of growth. It also provides a snapshot of how international education is increasingly linking academic achievement with community responsibility and real-world learning.