The United Kingdom’s ‘Shrewsbury International School’ on Friday inaugurated its 150-acre campus in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, which is the school’s first fully residential campus outside the United Kingdom.
Inaugurating the school, Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia remarked, “Madhya Pradesh is rapidly emerging as a vibrant hub of educational excellence. I am confident that Shrewsbury’s guiding philosophy will help shape future-ready global citizens rooted in Indian values.”
Speaking on the strong Indo-British educational synergy at the heart of Shrewsbury India, Carla Howarth, Chairperson of the Advisory Board of Governors at Shrewsbury International School India and Chairperson of the International Development Committee at Shrewsbury School UK, said, “It is truly rewarding to see the timeless Salopian virtues – rooted in Shrewsbury’s heritage – become part of the educational journey in India.”
A press release said that in a landmark Indo-British educational partnership, the school has also collaborated with Trinity College London to offer internationally recognised diplomas in Music, Speech, and Drama.
According to the release, Shrewsbury International School India features state-of-the-art facilities, including specialised laboratories, dedicated language-learning centres, and cutting-edge digital education resources. The campus also houses expansive studios for the performing and visual arts, fostering creativity and expression among students.
A transformative initiative in school-based sports education, the institute introduces India’s first on-campus training facilities for indoor rowing, fencing, and scuba diving — alongside over 20 indoor and outdoor sports options, the release said.
Hari Mohan Gupta, Chairman of Jagran Welfare Society, lauded the school’s 473-year-old legacy of academic excellence and holistic student development. “At Shrewsbury India, we aspire to empower the next generation of innovators and thought leaders – individuals who will lead with purpose, conquer academic challenges, and contribute meaningfully to society,” he emphasised.
The first batch of students will arrive at the school on 18 August.
Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla, Congress Rajya Sabha member Digvijaya Singh, Shrewsbury School India Founding Headmaster Dominic Tomalin, and others were also present on the occasion.
His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for South Asia and British Deputy High Commissioner to Western India, Harjinder Kang, said on the occasion that the Prime Ministers of India and the UK endorsed the new ‘India-UK Vision 2035’ last month. He added that the vision includes an education and skills partnership aimed at nurturing the next generation of global talent and deepening transnational education collaboration between the UK and Indian universities.
