Novistra Capital is pleased to announce that it has acted as exclusive advisor to Ryan International Group of Institutions, the largest privately owned school operator in India, on its strategic partnership with the UK’s Royal Grammar School Guildford (RGS Guildford), one of the country’s most prestigious independent schools, to establish four new schools across India.
The first campus, RGSG Bengaluru, is scheduled to open in September 2028. It will offer British curriculum to students aged 3–11 in its inaugural year, marking the beginning of a family of schools that combine RGS Guildford’s 500-year tradition of academic excellence with the unmatched scale of Ryan Group’s 150 schools across 40 Indian cities.
This collaboration represents a significant step towards broadening access to high-quality international education in India, enhancing opportunities for students and families nationwide.

Dr Alastair Morrison, Managing Director of RGS Guildford International, commented:
“I’m delighted that RGS Guildford International is partnering with Ryan International Group of Institutions to open four schools in India, combining 500 years of academic excellence from RGS Guildford with the experience and reach of the Ryan Group. My colleagues and I greatly enjoyed working with Novistra Capital, and appreciated their professional and expert approach.”

Ryan Pinto, CEO of Ryan Group, added:
“We are honoured to be working with a distinguished brand like RGS Guildford in India. Our partnership represents a commitment to fostering educational excellence and global citizenship, empowering students to thrive in an interconnected world. We would like to acknowledge and thank the team at Novistra Capital. Their expertise, guidance, and trusted advisory were crucial in driving the successful completion of this strategic partnership.”

Vipul Bhargava, Managing Director at Novistra Capital, said:
“We are proud to have advised Ryan International Group on this milestone collaboration with RGS Guildford. The partnership reflects the growing appetite for British curriculum and cross-border educational collaborations, particularly in markets like India where demand for premium K-12 education continues to outpace supply. Such partnerships offer school operators access to global networks, competitive distinction at home, and meaningful international pathways for students — and for investors and operators alike, they demonstrate the enduring strength of education as both a resilient asset class and a force for global good.”

About Ryan International Group of Institutions
Ryan International Group is the largest privately owned school operator in India, with over 150 institutions across 40 cities. Founded with a vision to provide quality education for all, Ryan Group continues to shape the future of Indian education by combining scale with innovation and global best practices.

About Royal Grammar School Guildford
Established in 1509, the Royal Grammar School Guildford (RGS) is one of the UK’s most prestigious independent schools. With a 500-year heritage of academic excellence, RGS Guildford International is extending this legacy globally through the establishment of world-class campuses abroad.

About Novistra Capital
Novistra Capital is a boutique investment bank with offices in New York, London, New Delhi, and Bangalore. The firm provides M&A advisory, capital raising, and strategic advisory services with deep expertise across Education, Tech & Services, Healthcare, Media & Events, and Hospitality. Novistra’s Education practice is a global leader in advising schools, investors, and operators on cross-border partnerships and transactions.