A New Chapter for Girls’ Education in Punjab: Bedford School Mohali Steps Forward

A memorable moment unfolded at the Chief Minister’s residence in Chandigarh, where the vision of the Punjab Government met Bedford School Mohali’s visionary thought process.

The story of Bedford School Mohali reached an important milestone when our representatives joined the Honourable Chief Minister of Punjab and the British Deputy High Commissioner for a special interaction.

The conversation centred on shared responsibility for the future of girls’ education and on what it truly means to bring a British international girls’ school to Punjab.

A Landmark Conversation for Girls’ Education in Punjab

Bedford School Mohali had the privilege of joining the Honourable Chief Minister of Punjab, Shri Bhagwant Singh Mann, and Ms Alba Smeriligio, the British Deputy High Commissioner (DHC – Chandigarh), for a focused conversation on girls’ education in Chandigarh.

During this interaction, our representatives shared how Bedford School Mohali, as India’s first British international day and boarding school for girls’, aims to blend British academic rigour with the aspirations of Indian families. The discussion emphasised on what education system for young girls in India need today. It needs safe, modern campuses, a globally recognised curriculum, nurturing learning experiences and strong pastoral care that respects both global standards and local values.

For us, this was more than a formal introduction. It was a clear acknowledgement that the school is part of a wider, shared effort to widen opportunities for girls.

Bedford School Values: The Ethos Arriving in Mohali

Our approach to female education is based on excellent academic performance and it also reflects the daily habits and characters of our students that we nurture every day. With this in mind, we are guided by five core values: kindness, endeavour, curiosity, integrity, and responsibility:

Kindness: Kindness shapes everything. Our pupils are encouraged to notice others, include those who feel left out and treat every member of the community with respect.

Endeavour: We celebrate persistence and improvement just as much as success. We want our pupils to be hardworking, reflect on the work done and repeat the process of trying until they finally make it.

Curiosity: Curiosity turns lessons into discoveries. Our pupils are encouraged to ask questions, explore ideas and see connections between different subjects. We design learning that encourages “why” and “what if”, so that curiosity becomes a habit for them, which they carry far beyond school.

Integrity: Integrity encompasses academic honesty, behaviour and relationships with peers and staff. Our goal for each girl is to be able to trust her own judgment, to stand by her word, and to make choices she can be proud of.

Responsibility: Responsibility means understanding that actions have consequences, for oneself and for others. Pupils learn to take ownership of their learning, their conduct and their shared spaces.

These five values are the reference points for decisions, expectations and everyday life at Bedford School Mohali, shaping the culture that every pupil will experience when she walks through our gates.

Bedford School Mohali: India’s First British International Girls’ School

Bedford School Mohali stands as India’s first British international girls’ school, carrying forward the academic heritage of Bedford School in the United Kingdom, which has been around since 1552. We bring that legacy to Mohali with a clear purpose: to give girls a world-class education in a setting designed entirely around their needs and potential.

Being a British-styled day and boarding school, we unite strong academic criteria with a calm and organized atmosphere where girls could express themselves, lead, and discover what they are capable of.

We follow the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum which is based on understanding rather than rote learning and is complemented by rich co-curricular opportunities in sport, arts, service, and leadership.

Bedford School Mohali brings the richness and rigour of an elite British educational tradition, which is based on Indian soil, and is focused on converting each girl into a confident young woman.

Final Thoughts

The recent interaction with the Honourable Chief Minister of Punjab and the British Deputy High Commissioner was a milestone achieved, but it is also a new beginning. Bedford School Mohali stands at a crossroads of histories and aspiration: a British legacy, an Indian setting and a shared belief in what girls can achieve when they are guided.

As the India’s first british international boarding and day boarding school for girls in Mohali, we are committed to imparting every pupil the traits of confidence, character, and curiosity to navigate smoothly between local and global spheres. For families in Punjab and beyond, this is an opportunity to choose an education that is both deeply rooted and open to every horizon.