Eleven Schools of Ryan International Awarded Cambridge International Centre Status

New Delhi, Delhi, India , 2006-05-15

Eleven schools of Ryan International chain of schools have been awarded International Centre status by University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). Ryan Schools in Mumbai, Surat, Greater Noida, Chandigarh, Jaipur and Bangalore will now offer a range of internationally accepted qualifications including Cambridge's IGCSE and A levels.

University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) is the world’s largest provider of international qualifications for 14-19 year olds. CIE offers a broad range of qualifications, created for an international audience. CIE’s qualifications include Cambridge IGCSE and International A/AS Level. CIE qualifications are taken in 150 countries and recognised by universities, educational providers and employers across the world.

Nick Sansome, Education Development Manager, University of Cambridge International Examinations, said: “We are delighted to announce that these eleven schools of Ryan International have become registered CIE Centres and look forward to a long and productive relationship which will be of great benefit to students throughout the region.”

Mrs. Grace Pinto, Director, Ryan International Schools, said:” Ryan Group has always been dedicated to providing students with a head start in today’s competitive world. Our aim is to educate students through a contemporary academic curriculum supported by the latest technologies and techniques. To build up each child’s potential and enhance thinking and qualitative learning are the prime objectives of Ryan International Schools. It is indeed a proud occasion to be associated with Cambridge as it enables us to provide an exciting and challenging educational experience to students in an environment that enhances their strength and supports not just academic needs.”

Notes to Editors

About CIE

University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) is the world’s largest provider of international qualifications for 14-19 year olds. CIE offers a broad range of qualifications, created for an international audience. CIE’s qualifications include Cambridge IGCSE and International A/AS Level. CIE qualifications are taken in 150 countries and recognised by universities, educational providers and employers across the world.

University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group, a non-teaching, not-for-profit organisation, and part of the University of Cambridge. CIE has a strong pedigree in development and research – it was the first exam board to develop the International GCSE 20 years ago. We constantly review our provision and introduce new subject areas and qualifications. CIE offers unrivalled support to its network of registered Centres.

About Ryan International School

Ryan International chain of schools was founded in 1991 by Dr. A. F. Pinto, and Mrs. Grace Pinto, to provide an international dimension to schooling in India, where students are encouraged to take initiatives and learn by themselves. The group functions like a mini board of education, establishing all policies and framing a common syllabus for all its schools. A special educational research centre studies the pros and cons of various educational systems. The group has a network of 87 schools spread across 14 states. It has a student’s strength of two lakhs and around eight thousand educators channelize all their energies towards child centred qualitative learning.

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