GD Goenka Public School Gurugram earns British Council RIDS Award

October 17, 2026 /Posted byPrajwal EW / 0

GD Goenka Public School, Sector 48, Gurugram, has received the British Council Recognition of International Dimensions in Schools (RIDS) Award for 2026–2029, securing the recognition for the third consecutive cycle.

The school previously received the International School Award (ISA) for 2018–2021 and the International Dimension in Schools (IDS) Award for 2022–2025.

During the 2025–2026 academic session, the school implemented seven international projects across its Junior, Middle and Senior School sections, integrating global perspectives into the curriculum. The initiatives involved research, discussions and collaboration with students from three international schools to promote intercultural understanding and awareness of global issues.

The school achieved perfect scores across all seven projects submitted for assessment. Its project dossier, submitted in April 2026, also received full marks across all assessment parameters, with commendation from the British Council’s RIDS assessment team.

The school plans to continue strengthening international partnerships and collaborative learning initiatives, both online and in person, to develop students’ global awareness, critical thinking, communication skills and respect for diversity.

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GD Goenka Public School Gurugram earns British Council RIDS Award

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