Following its official opening on 7 February 2026, Whitgift marked the launch of Sagebrook International School, a co-branded IB and British curriculum K–12 school in West Hyderabad, in partnership with Symbiquest Education. 

Whitgift’s Headmaster, Mr Toby Seth, attended the official opening in Hyderabad, highlighting the School’s long-term commitment to international collaboration. 

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Preparing students for the future through interactive and focused academic learning

A Strategic International Partnership 

The partnership creates exciting opportunities for Whitgift pupils to engage in collaborative projects, exchanges, and international learning experiences, strengthening the School’s commitment to global citizenship. 

With further schools in India expected to follow, the collaboration supports Whitgift’s ambition to become a genuinely global institution, enhancing pupil experience and international boarding recruitment. 

A Growing Educational Hub in Hyderabad 

Sagebrook International will eventually accommodate up to 2,500 students and is located in Hyderabad’s rapidly growing west, near residential and IT-focused developments. 

Whitgift will provide strategic support in quality assurance, curriculum, staff selection, policies, professional development, building design, and branding. 

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Creativity in focus as students develop musical talent through engaging lessons

Leadership Perspective 

Mr Toby Seth, Headmaster of Whitgift School, said: 

“We are delighted to further cement the strength of our relationship with Sagebrook International School and to attend the official opening was both a special and memorable moment. Our shared belief in the power and increasing relevance of holistic, values-based education gives us confidence that the Sagebrook-Whitgift partnership will go from strength to strength over the coming years and give all our pupils a marvellous foundation upon which to build the brightest of futures.” 

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Building curiosity and skills through guided laboratory experiences

A Vision for Global Education 

Whitgift anticipates this to be a long-lasting, sustainable partnership, strengthening its position as a globally minded institution with international education at the heart of its mission. 

“You have an astonishing school. I have never seen anything like it. Perhaps you know this, perhaps you don’t, but take it from me, you have an amazing school.” 

Sir David Attenborough Broadcaster and Natural Historian