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Why Ampersand

We, at Ampersand Group, are an integrated end-to-end solution provider, for the education and skilling sector. We are driven by our objective of transforming lives and contribute towards nation building by enabling livelihoods for all. By reinventing the elemental ecosystems surrounding the essential sectors of education, we aspire to contribute towards nation-building.

We seek to leverage our pedigreed private sector expertise to partner with the government and other public sector institutions in the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model to address Sustainable Development Goals.

Our Journey

  • 2004

    1st school established in Goregaon, Mumbai.

  • 2006

    VIBGYOR becomes a professionally managed network of schools.

  • 2017

    24 VIBGYOR schools up and running across 7 cities with 34,000+ students enrolled.

    Metamorphosed into a robust professional organisation, with in-house capability and end-to-end solutions for School Operations and Management.

    Education, Consulting and Skilling (ECS) business set up to provide end-to-end operations and management solutions to government schools in India and Africa.


  • 2018

    Initiated Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) services with the operation of 550+ Balwadis in Mumbai and a pilot of 25 Anganwadis in Nasik.

    Initiated education services like Teacher Training as Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for government and private bodies.

    First project of
    School Operations & Management (O&M) for state government-owned schools of JNPV (Maharashtra) and Adarsh School (Punjab) won under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model.

    EdTech  services, such as digitalisation of academic content and remote healthcare clinics commenced.

  • 2019

    33 VIBGYOR schools set up across 10 cities with 46,000+ students enrolled.

  • 2020-21

    Successfully transitioned to an online and hybrid model of teaching during the pandemic.

    Expanded work in the government sector through the PPP model, as a preferred partner for the Government of India (GOI).

    - O&M of 2 more Adarsh schools under PPP model added in Punjab.

    - Teacher Training conducted online for 1000+ teachers in J&K and Assam.

    - Partnered with GOI for implementation of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) and Technology support for National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) programmes.

    - Pilot of 5 smart Anganwadis initiated in Uttarakhand.

  • 2022

    36 VIBGYOR schools operational with 50000 students

    VIBGYOR ECCE centres operational with 6500+ pre-primary students

    Strengthened our presence as a leading partner for government-led projects

    - Technology partner for Vocational Training reaching 2,85,000+ students

    -680+ Balwadis managed across Mumbai

    - Self-Defence Training conducted at schools across Haryana

    -Lead partner on several Skill Development projects, reaching 4,500+ candidates

    - Karnataka Creche project started, with the launch of Smart Creches for young children of construction workers

*Data reflects owned as well as managed schools and consultancy projects

The Ampersand Commitment

Education to Work, with you every step of the way.


*Data reflects owned as well as managed schools and consultancy projects


The Ampersand Advantage

End to End Capabilities

Vertically integrated, scalable and sustainable solutions in education, skilling, livelihood generation and healthcare.

Sustainability and Scalability

Proven ability and expertise to scale up projects, across audiences and locations.

Subject Matter Expertise

Demonstrated experience and expertise in relevant sectors, with a trusted leadership team.

Legacy Brand

Strong legacy in quality education in India with 40+ schools, 5000+ teachers and 55,000+ students.

Trusted partner for state programmes

Implementation partner for high impact public-private partnership model projects.

Complete student lifecycle coverage

 From Early Childhood Care and Education to K12 learning, to skill development and livelihoods

Impact Stories

Awards and Recognitions

  • 2024-2023
  • 2022-2021
  • 2020-2019
  • 2018-2017
ET Best Brands 2023

Times Strategic Solutions Limited

Honoured with 'Adoption of Technology in Pedagogy' Award 2023

Eldrok India K-12 Summit

Honoured with 'Providing Futuristic and Life Skill Curriculum' Award 2023

Eldrok India K-12 Summit

Best Education Brand Award 2023

The Economic Times

Lifetime Achievement Award 2023 to Mr. Rustom Kerawalla

School Bus Safety and Excellence Awards 2023

Caring Principal Award 2023

School Bus Safety and Excellence Awards 2023

Best Principal using Innovation in Education award

Sahodaya Schools Complex (MMR and OMMR) Conference

Star Education Award 2023

Excellence in Sports Education (Kolhapur)

Outstanding Performance Awards at FPJ Mumbai Schools Survey 2022

The Free Press Journal

ET Best Brand of 2022

Economic Times

Times of India School Survey Rankings 2022

Times Education Icons Awards 2022

Best Employer Brand Award 2022

Times Ascent

Hub of Super Thinker 2021-22

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Economic Times Best Brand of 2021

Economic Times

BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR - EDUCATION

ET NOW

OUTSTANDING DEVELOPMENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL DIMENSION IN THE CURRICULUM

THE BRITISH COUNCIL

BEST SCHOOL IN THE REGION

EDULEADERS SUMMIT AND AWARDS

NATIONAL BUILDER AWARD

ROTARY CLUB

BEST PRACTICES IN DEVELOPMENTALY APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM PLANNING & ASSESMENT

IDA AWARDS

EDUSTAR AWARDS

TEACHERSHELPTEACHERS

MAHARASHTRA EDUCATOR SUMMIT AND MERIT AWARDS ORGANISED

EDUCATIONTODAY.CO

THE EXCELLENCE IN HEALTH AWARENESS

INDIAN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

EDUCATION WORLD INDIA SCHOOL RANKINGS

EDUCATION WORLD

TOP 5 INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS IN SOUTH INDIA

TOP EDUCATION BRANDS

INDIAS’ MOST ADMIRED BUSINESS LEADER

WHITE PAGE INTERNATIONAL

INDIAS’ GREATEST LEADER AWARD

ASIAONE

EARLY EDUCATION FOR BEST PRACTICES IN DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM PLANNING AND ASSESMENT

DUN & BRADSTREET

INDIA’S GREATEST BRAND

ASIAONE

TIMES EDUCATION ICONS

TIMES OF INDIA

BEST PRIMARY SCHOOL OF THE YEAR

KARNATAKA EDUCATION AWARDS

ABRAHAM LINCOLN HEADMASTER’S

SHIKSHAK BHARATI

WOMEN SUPER ACHIEVER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, COACHING AND CONSULTING

FEMINA 5TH WORLD WOMEN LEADERSHIP CONGRESS & AWARDS

THE EXTRAORDINAIRE AWARD

NEXBRANDS

THE ECONOMIC TIMES BEST EDUCATION BRANDS

THE ECONOMIC TIMES

GLOBAL INNOVATIVE SCHOOL AWARD

Dubai

8TH ANNUAL INDIAN EDUCATION AWARDS

FRANCHISE INDIA

BEST EDUCATION BRAND

THE ECONOMIC TIMES

GLOBAL LEAGUE INSTITUTE CERTIFICATE

HOUSE OF COMMONS, LONDON

BEST PRACTICES IN DEVELOPMENTALY APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM PLANNING & ASSESMENT

IDA AWARDS

INNOVATOR IN EDUCATION

TIMES GROUP

K-12 CHAIN OF THE YEAR

EDTECH REVIEW AWARDS

MAHARASHTRA TOP 10 PRE SCHOOL CUM DAY CARE

THE MAHARASHTRA SCHOOL MERIT

INNOVATION IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ASSOCHAM-PARENT OF INNOVATION AWARDS

MAHARASHTRA TOP-20 ICSE SCHOOLS

THE MAHARASHTRA SCHOOL MERIT

INNOVATION IN SCHOOL HEALTH AND STUDENT SAFETY MANAGEMENT

ASSOCHAM-PARENT OF INNOVATION AWARDS

INNOVATION IN PARENT ENGAGEMENT

ASSOCHAM-PARENT OF INNOVATION AWARDS

INNOVATIVE PRACTICES IN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

DIGITAL LEARNING-WORLD EDUCATION SUMMIT

MOST ADMIRED CBSE SCHOOL FOR QUALITY EDUCATION

APS- RISING LEADERSHIP AWARD

LEADER IN EDUCATION AWARD

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN LEADER’S FORUM

WOMEN AT WORK LEADERSHIP

WORLD HRD CONGRESS

EDUPRENEUR AWARD

DIGITAL LEARNING-WORLD EDUCATION SUMMIT

DUN & BRADSTREET - RBL BANK SME BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS

DUN & BRADSTREET

TOP EDUCATION BRANDS IN INDIA AWARDS

BUSINESS WORLD MAGAZINE

INTEGRATION OF HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE EDUCATION

THE SCOONEWS MAGAZINE

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE CAUSE OF EDUCATION

WORLD HRD CONGRESS

NATIONAL AWARD FOR INNOVATION IN LEARNING

WORLD HRD CONGRESS

INDIA’S MOST ADMIRED BRAND

WHITE PAGE INTERNATIONAL

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS

DUN & BRADSTREET

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