In a pioneering achievement for early childhood education in India, Sanfort Group of Schools is delighted to announce the opening of Sanfort Global Preschool — India’s first International Baccalaureate (IB) preschool chain. This breakthrough not only revolutionizes preschool education in India but also creates a new global standard in developing young minds.

For decades, Sanfort has led the way in pioneering early learning. With a heritage of teaching grounded in evidence, whole-child development, and a child-led curriculum, the brand has long been committed to the idea that the early years are the launchpad to life. With the rollout of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Early Years Programme (EYP) at the preschool level, Sanfort is bringing global pedagogy to India’s earliest learners — a first-of-its-kind initiative.

Why Is This Such a Big Deal?

IB curriculum is world-renowned for inquiry-based learning that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning. IB programs until now were mostly confined to primary, middle, and secondary schools. But with Sanfort Global Preschool, this potent learning structure will now start right from the foundational years (ages 1.5 to 6).

This early adoption of the IB philosophy ensures that children will gain skills not only for school, but for life. They’ll be able to ask questions, to investigate, and to relate to the world around them — all through play, discovery, and development in a secure and caring environment.

What Makes Sanfort Global Preschool Different?

In contrast to conventional preschools that rely on rote learning or restrictive models of play-based education, Sanfort Global Preschool is creating a new learning environment. Here’s how it differs:

• IB Trained Facilitators: Every class is taught by an IB EYP trained teacher so the lessons are individualized, relevant, and inquiry based.
• Trans-disciplinary Curriculum: Children will study connected themes in order to develop interest and habitual understanding, rather than study unrelated subjects.
• Global + Local: The curriculum is global, however it has been adapted sufficiently to allow for the rich and values of culture in India to be carried forward and gain an authentic glocal experience.
• Importance of Emotional Intelligence: Sanfort believes that EQ is equally important to IQ and that empathy, self-awareness, and teamwork are as valued (if not more) than academic schooling in the early years.
• World-Class Learning Spaces: Every area of Sanfort Global Preschool, from the sensory spaces to the focused innovation corners, has been designed and engineered to support creativity and independent thinking skills.

A New Era Begins

With this ground-breaking step, Sanfort is not only opening a new preschool — it is opening a new paradigm for early education in India. It’s about building global citizens from the ground up, kids who are self-assured, empathetic, and curious about the world.

The first group of Sanfort Global Preschools will open in select cities in India starting in 2025. Parents and teachers are embraced this as the beginning of strong change in how we prepare children for the future. Final Thoughts

India’s educational system is changing — and Sanfort is at the forefront. Sanfort Global Preschool’s opening is not just big news — it’s a bold commitment: to offer world-class education from Day One.

Stay tuned. Preschool’s future has arrived.