Nagpur’s Centre Point school group partners with Lighthouse Learning

Nagpur: Centre Point Group of Schools has entered into a strategic partnership with education services firm Lighthouse Learning (formerly known as EuroKids International). Lighthouse Learning is backed by global investment giant KKR, which has over $250 billion in assets under management. Apart from academic integration, the two groups are eyeing expansion of CPS group by starting new branches.
The announcement, which was made through a joint public statement, does not mention the extent of dilution in holdings of CPS group. A source however confirmed that nominees from Lighthouse Learning (LL) will be part of the group’s registered society.
Regardless, both made it clear that all CPS and Mothers Pet Kindergarten branches will continue to be helmed by the original management, which is the Upadhyaya family.
The school was founded in the late 80s by Aruna Upadhyaya, daughter of the late Union minister NKP Salve. Since 2011, the group has been actively managed by her elder daughter Radhika Rajwade along with husband Jaisingh. It was under Radhika that the school expanded to include the Cambridge board in its portfolio.
Radhika, director of CPS group, said, “I came back from the USA in 2011 with a vision to grow the Centre Point Group of Schools beyond Nagpur and implement best practices, curriculum and learnings I gained through my education and work experience abroad. I am very excited that this partnership will ensure the same.”
Prajodh Rajan, co-founder and group CEO Lighthouse Learning, said, “We welcome The Centre Point Group of Schools, including Mother’s Pet Kindergarten, to the Lighthouse Learning family. This partnership will enable us to provide world-class, outcome-based education to students in Nagpur and expand our presence in the city. Our mission is to provide a holistic and well-rounded educational foundation to Pre-School and K-12 students that will instil a love for learning in their academic journey and beyond.”
Rajan’s statement went on to add that under this new partnership, Centre Point Group will retain its original brand. “We will be delighted to continue the legacy of Aruna Upadhyaya and work alongside Radhika Rajwade, who will continue to manage the Centre Point Group of Schools,” said Rajan.
Lighthouse Learning’s portfolio includes 38 K-12 schools and 1,200+ preschools across India.