Birla Open Minds International School
Part of Birla Open Minds Education Limited, Founded 2008
Updated July 2026
Birla Open Minds is a nationwide educational network in India established in 2008, comprising over 280 institutions across 24 states and 160 cities. The network serves more than 100,000 students, offering educational pathways spanning from preschool through K-12 schooling.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school's philosophy centers on a constructivist, student-centered approach that emphasizes the "joy of learning" and the "creative spirit." It prioritizes hands-on activities, critical thinking, and collaborative learning to help students build understanding through real-world experiences. Additionally, the educational model focuses on the uniqueness of each child, fostering holistic development across emotional, social, physical, and intellectual domains while nurturing sensitivity toward the society, economy, and environment.
Programmes
The academic offering is structured across Pre-Primary, Primary, Middle, and High School stages. The Primary Years curriculum covers core scholastic subjects such as English Language Arts, Hindi, a third language, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, and Information and Communication Technology, alongside "Soul Science" and physical education. The Middle Years curriculum emphasizes subject expertise in Mathematics, Science, English, and humanities, integrating coding, robotics, and project-based learning, while the High School curriculum prepares students for Indian boards such as the CBSE.
Student support
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Co-curriculars
The school integrates a variety of co-scholastic activities to support holistic development. Students participate in performing arts, visual arts, and a dedicated physical education, yoga, and sports program known as SPEED. Additionally, the curriculum incorporates technology-focused activities such as coding and robotics to prepare students for a digital future.
Mr. Yash BirlaChairmanMr. Yash Birla serves as the Chairman of Birla Open Minds Education Limited, bringing the Birla family's legacy of nation-building to the organization's mission of revolutionizing education in India. He focuses on building a uniting culture and nurturing sensitivity towards society, the economy, and the environment across all educational segments.
Mr. Nirvaan BirlaManaging DirectorAs the Managing Director of Birla Open Minds Education Limited, Mr. Nirvaan Birla is committed to revolutionizing the educational landscape in India. His focus is on instilling a sense of purpose, fostering innovation, and nurturing the holistic development of students to close the gap in access to quality education.
Mr. Yatharth GautamDirector & COOMr. Yatharth Gautam serves as the Director & COO of Birla Open Minds Education Limited.
Ms. Sarada MuraliChief Financial OfficerMs. Sarada Murali holds the position of Chief Financial Officer at Birla Open Minds Education Limited.
Sandeep PintoVice President - Human ResourceSandeep Pinto serves as the Vice President - Human Resource for the organization.
Ms.Satwant PalekarVice President - AcademicsMs. Satwant Palekar is the Vice President - Academics at Birla Open Minds Education Limited.
- Avinash KundaliaAssistant Vice President – Sales (K12 East, Central & International)
Avinash Kundalia serves as the Assistant Vice President – Sales, with a focus on K12 East, Central & International markets.
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