Noida, August 11, 2025: In a move to revolutionise creative education and visual storytelling, the Global Schools Group (GSG) announces the expansion of the Global Schools – Nikon School of Creativity across three Global Indian International School (GIIS) campuses in India—Balewadi in Pune, Noida, and Ahmedabad, following the successful launch of the centre at GIIS Nagpur in February 2025.
“This groundbreaking initiative marks a first-of-its-kind collaboration between GIIS and Nikon India, a globally acclaimed leader in imaging and optics—making it Nikon’s maiden partnership with a school,” said Mr. Rajeev Koul, Dy. COO, Global Schools Group, adding, “What began in 2018 as a photography programme at GIIS Abu Dhabi has now evolved into a full-fledged creative learning ecosystem that empowers students across India with cutting-edge photography training, creative expression, and digital fluency. This transformation reflects our unwavering commitment to nurturing 21st-century skills, where visual literacy, storytelling, and innovation converge to prepare students for a future driven by creativity and technology.”
The Global Schools Nikon School of Creativity is a significant move toward redefining creative education. Tailored to cultivate the next generation of visual storytellers to develop their artistic vision through techniques of photography. From grasping the technical nuances of camera handling to mastering the art of visual composition and narrative-building, students are guided by industry-trained mentors in an engaging, hands-on learning environment that inspires creativity, confidence, and expression.
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“Creativity is one of the most powerful ways for students to explore who they are and how they see the world. The Global Schools Nikon School of Creativity brings that belief to life by combining technology with artistic expression, giving our learners the tools to turn their ideas into meaningful visual stories,” said Ganesh Sharma, Principal of Global Indian International School, Noida. “As we extend this initiative to more campuses, we are strengthening our commitment to fostering creativity as a foundation for lifelong learning and future success.”
The curriculum not only imparts technical know-how but also encourages confidence, individuality, and storytelling skills, turning photography into a language for thought, identity, and empathy.
“Nikon Youth India Program – in collaboration with Nikon India Pvt LTD is proud to join hands with GIIS on this transformative journey. At the heart of our collaboration lies a shared conviction that visual storytelling is not just an art form, but a powerful catalyst for imagination, innovation, and impact,” said Ms. Arya Chitra, General Manager NIKON Youth & Kids Program. “Through the Nikon School of Creativity, we aim to empower budding photographers with the tools, confidence, and creative courage to not only master their craft, but to shape narratives that inspire the world.”
As creativity takes centre stage in global education, the launch of the Global Schools Nikon School of Creativity reinforces GIIS’s commitment to holistic development, empowering students with future-ready skills through immersive, interdisciplinary learning.
About Global Indian International School
Global Indian International School (GIIS) is part of a global network of premier international schools under Global Schools Group (GSG) – an initiative of Global Schools Foundation (GSF) which has won over 650+ prestigious awards for providing quality education. GIIS operates in 6 countries, with 16 campuses in Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Thailand, UAE, and India. Founded in 2002 in Singapore, GIIS offers a range of International and Indian curricula for kindergarten to Grade 12 students. These include the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), Cambridge IGCSE, IB Primary Years Programme, IB Middle Years Programme, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the Global Montessori Plus programme.
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