What Glentree Academy does

Glentree Academy is a CBSE-affiliated K-10 school operating three physical campuses in Bangalore, India (Whitefield, Sarjapur, and Bannerghatta), serving approximately 104 employees in total. The school is structured as Glentree Academy India Pvt Ltd and was founded in 2015 by Mr. Vittal Bhandary, who also leads the broader Glentree Education Trust ecosystem that includes Little Elly (130+ preschool centers), Letter (teacher training), and Elly Child Care. The core product is the proprietary 'Learning for Life' curriculum, a holistic pedagogy spanning Pre-Primary (Nursery-UKG), Primary (Grades I-V), and Middle/High School (Grades VI-X), with supporting modules including Glentree Clubs, Co-Scholastic Programs (e.g., Taekwondo), and After School Activities.

The business model is subscription-based tuition fee collection from enrolled families on an annual basis (payable in two installments), with grade-tiered pricing: Kindergarten at 92,040 INR, Grades I-IV at 99,360 INR, and Grades V-VIII at 1,09,890 INR per academic year. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: parents apply through the website enquiry form, campus visits, education fairs, or direct phone/WhatsApp/email contact. Marketing is concentrated on the company's own digital channels (website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, X) and parent/student testimonials. The most recent operational milestone was the 2025 opening of the Bannerghatta campus, which features 42 classrooms, dedicated science, math, and computer labs, and full statutory compliance certifications. The school has received three regional awards (Times Education Excellence 2024-25, India School Merit 2023-24, Education Excellence 2025) for ranking No. 1 in education excellence and holistic education.

Geographically the institution is concentrated in Bangalore, Karnataka, with no disclosed expansion outside India. Customer mix targets middle-to-upper income families in Bangalore's IT corridor and surrounding residential areas. No external funding rounds, M&A, or institutional capital backing are disclosed; ownership appears founder-controlled.

Name

Glentree Academy

Legal name

Glentree Academy India Pvt Ltd

Website

https://glentreeacademy.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Glentree Academy is a CBSE-affiliated K-10 school operating three campuses in Bangalore, India, serving middle-to-upper income families with a proprietary 'Learning for Life' holistic curriculum and annual tuition fees of 92,040–1,09,890 INR.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Inquiry/Project-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAF)

Keywords

• CBSE school education
• K-10 school programs
• Primary secondary education
• Holistic education curriculum
• Co-scholastic programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bengaluru

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. School Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees collected from enrolled students across Nursery to Grade 10. Fee structure varies by grade level, with Kindergarten at 92,040, Grade I to IV at 99,360, and Grade V to VIII at 1,09,890 per academic year. Payment collected in two installments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Glentree Academy is a CBSE-affiliated K-10 school operating three campuses in Whitefield, Sarjapur, and Bannerghatta in Bangalore, India. It delivers a "Learning for Life" curriculum from Pre-Primary (Nursery, LKG, UKG) through Grade 10, combining academics with co-scholastic and after-school activities such as Taekwondo, Music, Dance, Yoga, and Art to emphasize holistic development over rote memorization.

Product overview

Glentree Academy is a CBSE-affiliated school in Bangalore offering education from Nursery to Grade 10 across three campuses. The school's core offering is its Learning for Life Curriculum, which integrates the Pre-Primary Program (Nursery-UKG), Primary School Program (Grades I-V), and Middle & High School Program (Grades VI-X). Supporting the academic foundation are enrichment modules including Glentree Clubs for personalized learning, Co-Scholastic Programs for holistic development, and After School Activities for extended engagement. The institution operates under a unified educational philosophy focused on nurturing curiosity, creativity, and character rather than rote learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-Primary Program (Nursery, LKG, UKG) Early childhood education program for young learners (Nursery through UKG) using the Learning for Life curriculum with activity-based and play-based learning. Aimed at children in the foundational stage of schooling.
• Primary School Program (Grades I to V) Primary education for Grades I to V delivered under the CBSE framework with emphasis on experiential learning, building strong fundamentals, and integrating co-scholastic activities. Targeted at school-age children in primary grades.
• Middle and High School Program (Grades VI to X) Middle and secondary school education for Grades VI to X under the CBSE curriculum, preparing students for board examinations while continuing the Learning for Life approach. Targeted at adolescent learners progressing toward Grade 10 board exams.

Quantifiable outcome

• Rank No. 1 in Education Excellence - Times Education Excellence Award 2024-2025
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Little EllycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLittle Elly is India's favorite preschool with 130+ centers in South and West India. It operates on a Montessori-Steiner Inspired Curriculum fostering curiosity, creativity and growth. Both entities share the same founder (Mr. Vittal Bhandary) and are part of the Glentree Education Trust ecosystem. Little Elly serves as a feeder preschool for Glentree Academy.
• LetterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLetter offers teacher training programs for preschool and primary school teachers, as well as fresh graduates, working teachers and career seekers. Part of the Glentree family ecosystem, providing professional development for educators.
• Elly Child CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElly Child Care provides safe, caring and playful spaces for children 6 months and up, where learning begins. Extends the Glentree ecosystem for early childhood care and education services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Oakridge International School: Premium international school chain with Bangalore campuses. Comparable premium-fee positioning and parent demographics, though typically IB curriculum rather than CBSE.
• EuroSchool (EuroKids International): K-12 chain with Bangalore campuses targeting upper-middle-income families seeking CBSE/ICSE education. Competes head-to-head on curriculum, fees, and catchment.
• Greenwood High International School: Premium Bangalore-based K-12 school operating in the same affluent micro-markets as Glentree. Directly competes for admissions in Whitefield/Sarjapur-adjacent zones.
• The International School Bangalore (TISB): Long-established premium Bangalore school competing for the same affluent Bangalore families. Different curriculum (IB) but directly comparable fee tier and catchment.
• Orchids International School: Multi-city CBSE chain expanding rapidly in Bangalore's premium catchments. Comparable grade span, fee structure, and marketing approach; backed by institutional capital enabling faster expansion than Glentree.
• National Public School (NPS): Bangalore-based CBSE K-12 chain with multiple campuses in the same IT-corridor and residential micro-markets as Glentree. Directly comparable in curriculum (CBSE), grade range, target segment, and tuition tier.
• Kidzee: India's largest preschool chain and the most direct competitor to Glentree's sister concern Little Elly. Comparable preschool curriculum, parent demographic, and franchise/owned operating model in South and West India.
• Vibgyor Group of Schools: Multi-city K-12 chain operating in Bangalore. Similar CBSE/ICSE offering, premium positioning, and parent demographics; meaningfully larger and more geographically diversified than Glentree.
• Harvest International School: Bangalore-based ICSE/CBSE school with comparable tuition tier, holistic-education positioning, and parent demographic in the IT corridor.

Broad incumbents

• Delhi Public School (DPS): India's largest CBSE school network with a Bangalore presence. Competes for the same parent segment with a more established brand; broader scale and longer operating history than Glentree.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GlentreeAcademy
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@GlentreeAcademy
• Facebookfacebook.com/glentreeacademy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/glentreeacademy
• Instagraminstagram.com/glentreeacademyofficial

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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