In a significant step towards bringing globally benchmarked educational opportunities to India, Queen Elizabeth’s Global Schools, part of GEDU Global Education, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), United Kingdom, one of the world’s most respected and forward-thinking music conservatoires. The collaboration marks a major milestone in the school’s vision of delivering an internationally connected learning environment, where students gain access to educational experiences and mentorship associated with some of the world’s leading institutions.
Under the partnership, RNCM will provide educational support through a framework of specially designed collaborative initiatives, including side-by-side training opportunities, masterclasses, performance-based learning experiences and talent development programmes. The partnership will formally commence in September 2026 and will explore a broad range of opportunities spanning music and performing arts education, student enrichment, performance opportunities, professional development for staff, summer schools, short programmes, and university guidance. Meaningful opportunities will be created for RNCM faculty members, associates and senior students to engage with the school community through workshops, mentoring sessions, lectures, performances and curriculum enrichment initiatives.
Speaking on the partnership, Caroline Pendleton Nash, CEO, Queen Elizabeth’s Global Schools, said, “The future belongs to young people who can combine academic excellence with creativity, adaptability and the confidence to thrive in a global environment. By bringing the calibre of Royal Northern College of Music into our educational ecosystem, we are creating opportunities for students in India to engage with internationally recognised expertise, creative disciplines and progression pathways from an early age. This partnership reflects our belief that world-class education should not be defined by geography. Our ambition is not simply to prepare students for examinations, but to help them develop the curiosity, character and abilities required to lead and contribute meaningfully to a rapidly changing world.”
Professor Linda Merrick CBE, Principal of the Royal Northern College of Music, added, “Music education has the power to transform lives as it develops far more than artistic ability. It cultivates discipline, collaboration, curiosity, and the confidence to communicate with the world. At RNCM, we have long believed that exceptional talent can emerge from any part of the globe when young people are given access to the right opportunities and guidance. Our partnership with Queen Elizabeth’s School, Gurugram, represents a shared commitment to educational excellence and to creating valuable inroads for the next generation of creative leaders. We are delighted to contribute our expertise to an institution that is setting ambitious new standards for holistic education in India.”
As India continues to emerge as one of the world’s most dynamic education markets, partnerships of this nature are expected to play an increasingly important role in raising educational benchmarks, expanding international opportunities and ensuring that students can access world-class learning experiences without compromising on local relevance. With this collaboration, Queen Elizabeth’s Global Schools reinforces its commitment to bringing globally respected institutions, expertise and opportunities into the Indian education ecosystem, offering students an educational experience that is truly international in aspiration, delivery, and outcomes.