Global Education & Skills Foundation

What Global Education & Skills Foundation does

Global Education & Skills Foundation (GES Foundation) is an Indian Olympiad platform founded in 2021 and headquartered in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, operating as an initiative of parent company InBytes Consulting. It runs nine specialized Olympiad programs for K-12 students — World AI Olympiad (WAIO), International Cyber Security Olympiad (ICEO), GES Primary Olympiad (GPO), International Environment & Sustainability Olympiad (IESO), Global Finance Olympiad (GFO), Global General Knowledge Olympiad (GGKO), International Aptitude Olympiad (IAO), World Design Olympiad (WDO), and World Economics Olympiad (WEO) — alongside a National Law Olympiad. Each program follows a three-stage competition model progressing from online quiz to zonal challenge to a national championship (held in Delhi or virtually). Curricula emphasize 21st-century and future-of-work competencies (financial literacy, design thinking, AI literacy, environmental sustainability) and are framed against UN Sustainable Development Goals, with selected programs aligned to NCERT/SCERT and NEP 2020 for government-school applicability.

The platform is delivered through a web-based registration and assessment portal (gesfoundation.mgedinso.com/login), an LMS, and a bilingual (English/Hindi, with Marathi in Primary) mobile learning app featuring animated lessons, mini-games, and voice-based assessments. AI-powered adaptive learning, real-time leaderboards, and teacher dashboards are positioned as differentiators — most prominently in the Aptitude and Primary programs. Underlying technology is described as an online assessment platform with proprietary progress dashboards; no patents, proprietary model releases, or API/SDK surfaces are disclosed.

GES generates revenue through per-student Olympiad registration fees (INR 290-585; $5-10 international), tiered learning packages for GPO (Basic INR 750, Standard INR 1,050, Premium INR 1,250), and auxiliary paid add-ons such as masterclasses, tracker dashboards, capsules, toolkits, and printed workbooks. Go-to-market is mixed: direct online self-registration for individual students, school-partnership channel for premium private institutions (Delhi Public School, The Doon School, Chirec, Emerald Heights, Podar, Neerja Modi, etc.), and a sales-led enrollment motion for citywide municipal/government school deployments. Brand awareness is built via website, newsletter, four Indian media outlets, a phone-based inquiry desk, and the public showcase of Olympiad winners.

Name

Global Education & Skills Foundation

Legal name

GES Foundation

Website

https://gesfoundation.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Short description

GES Foundation is an Indian K-12 Olympiad platform operating nine programs (AI, cybersecurity, economics, finance, design, aptitude, environment, GK, and primary) via a three-stage competition model, serving school students and partner schools across India with international registration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Educational Olympiads

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Academic Olympiads & Subject Competitions (Science, Math, Informatics) (EDAMAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

STEM Competitions & Olympiads (Science Bowls, STEM Challenges) (EDAMABAL), Research & Science Fair Competitions (Science Fairs, Research Symposiums) (EDAMAGAL)

Keywords

• K-12 olympiad programs
• Student academic competitions
• Educational assessment platform
• Online olympiad registration
• School learning competitions

Headquarters

HQ city

Ghaziabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Olympiad Registration Fees: Students pay registration fees to participate in standardized Olympiad competitions across 10 different programs. Each Olympiad has a different fee structure ranging from INR 290-585 or USD 5-10 for international participants.
2. Learning Packages: GES Primary Olympiad offers tiered packages (Basic ₹750, Standard ₹1,050, Premium ₹1,250) that include assessment access, printed books, LMS access, and mobile app access. This is a recurring revenue opportunity as students advance through grades.
3. Learning Tools & Add-Ons: Additional paid tools and resources including masterclasses, tracker dashboards, capsules, toolkits, and workbooks available as separate purchases to enhance Olympiad preparation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Global Education & Skills Foundation organizes and delivers a series of 9 standardized Olympiad competitions for K-12 students across India covering futuristic competencies (AI, Cybersecurity, Design, Economics, Finance, General Knowledge, Aptitude, Environment & Sustainability, and Primary Education), plus the National Law Olympiad. Each Olympiad follows a three-stage format — online quiz, regional challenge, and national championship — and is supported by learning packages, masterclasses, tracker dashboards, and printed workbooks delivered through an AI-enabled online platform and mobile app.

Product overview

Global Education & Skills Foundation operates a platform of 9 distinct olympiad products under the GES Olympiad Series, each focused on a different competency area for school students across India. The core offerings include subject-specific olympiads (World AI Olympiad, International Cyber Security Olympiad, GES Primary Olympiad, Environment & Sustainability Olympiad, Global Finance Olympiad, Global GK Olympiad, International Aptitude Olympiad, World Design Olympiad, World Economics Olympiad) and an additional National Law Olympiad. Each olympiad follows a 3-stage competitive structure progressing from online quizzes to regional challenges to national championships, and includes supplementary learning tools, masterclasses, and tracker dashboards as add-on resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WAIO - World AI Olympiad: World Artificial Intelligence Olympiad focused on AI literacy for students from all streams without requiring coding experience
• ICEO - International Cyber Security Olympiad
• GPO - GES Primary Olympiad
• IESO - International Environment & Sustainability Olympiad
• GFO - Global Finance Olympiad
• GGKO - Global General Knowledge Olympiad
• IAO - International Olympiad for Aptitude
• WDO - World Design Olympiad
• WEO - World Economics Olympiad
• NLO - National Law Olympiad

Products and services

• World Artificial Intelligence Olympiad (WAIO) An Olympiad designed to build AI literacy in students from all streams with no coding experience required, combining technical, ethical, and social dimensions of AI through a 3-stage competition format (online quiz, regional challenge, national championship).
• International Cyber Security Olympiad (ICEO) An international Olympiad that builds cyber awareness, critical thinking, and safe digital habits through gamified learning, preparing students to become vigilant digital citizens and future defenders of cyberspace.
• GES Primary Olympiad (GPO) A primary education Olympiad for young learners featuring grade-specific content aligned with NCERT/SCERT, delivered through blended multi-modal learning including print books, animated mobile lessons, interactive quizzes, and gamified challenges across school, zonal, and national levels; sold via tiered Basic (INR 750), Standard (INR 1,050), and Premium (INR 1,250) packages.
• International Environment & Sustainability Olympiad (IESO) An Olympiad focused on eco-consciousness, problem-solving, and climate leadership that engages students in solving real sustainability challenges aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals through a 3-stage competition.
• Global Finance Olympiad (GFO) A financial literacy Olympiad for students in classes 8-12 that empowers them to navigate money decisions, investments, and economic choices through interactive simulations including mock investment portfolios and stock market trading. Registration: INR 585 / USD 10; includes 2 test rounds, LMS access, Finance Masterclass access, personalized Finance Aptitude Report, tracker dashboard, and career pathways toolkit.
• Global General Knowledge Olympiad (GGKO) A general knowledge Olympiad that fuels curiosity, awareness, and informed thinking through interactive quizzing formats including buzzer, rapid fire, and audio-visual rounds covering world affairs, cultures, and innovations; includes 3 practice quizzes plus optional add-ons (Daily GK Capsules, Quiz Masterclass Series, GK Tracker Dashboard, World Fact Flashcards, Global Citizenship Toolkit).
• International Olympiad for Aptitude (IOA) An aptitude Olympiad that sharpens logical reasoning, communication, and analytical abilities through an AI-powered platform featuring adaptive learning and real-time leaderboards, with aptitude benchmarked across nations. Registration: INR 360 / USD 5; includes 3 practice tests and performance report, plus optional add-ons (Aptitude Tracker Dashboard, Masterclass Series, Post-Test Diagnostic Report, Future Skills Capsule, Career Compass Toolkit).
• World Design Olympiad (WDO) A design thinking Olympiad that nurtures innovation, empathy, and visual problem-solving through STEAM integration, structured around the ideate-prototype-pitch design thinking process with real-world design scenarios. Registration: INR 375 / USD 6; includes 2 test rounds, LMS access, 3 design practice tasks, masterclass access, and feedback report.
• World Economics Olympiad (WEO) An economics Olympiad that equips students to analyze, debate, and propose solutions for economic challenges through global case method learning, interactive data challenges, and policy-oriented thinking aligned with UN SDGs. Registration: INR 290 / USD 8; includes 2 test rounds, LMS access, 3 practice tests, Economics Masterclass access, and personalized Economics Aptitude Report.
• National Law Olympiad (NLO) A national-level Olympiad focused on legal aptitude and awareness among students, delivered through the same 3-stage competition framework (online quiz, regional challenge, national championship) as the other GES Olympiads.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14 winners in Global Finance Olympiad, 22 winners in World Economics Olympiad, 26 winners in National Law Olympiad, 10 winners in Global GK Olympiad, 3 winners in International Aptitude Olympiad for the 2025-26 cycle

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• InBytes ConsultingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInBytes Consulting is the parent organization that developed the Global Education & Skills (GES) Foundation initiative. The organization has over six years' experience as content partner for the Hindustan Olympiad, bringing expertise in educational content development and Olympiad program design.
• Hindustan OlympiadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorical content partnership relationship where InBytes Consulting served as content partner for Hindustan Olympiad, building six years of experience that informed the GES Foundation program development.
• AITM InstituteminorOthersThe About Us page links to aitminstitute.in, suggesting an affiliated or related educational institution within the broader organizational ecosystem.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• National Olympiad Foundation (NOF): Indian Olympiad operator offering subject-wise competitive exams to school students via school partnerships — partial overlap with GES's distribution and monetization model.
• Hindustan Olympiad: Earlier-stage Olympiad series with which GES's parent InBytes Consulting held a prior 6-year content partnership. Closely related through that history and overlapping subject matter.
• Olympiadtester: Online Olympiad preparation platform offering free and paid mock tests for SOF, Silverzone and other Indian Olympiads. Adjacent player competing for student preparation mindshare, though it does not run its own Olympiads.

Direct peers

• Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF): Largest Indian Olympiad operator running national and international Olympiads in Math, Science, English, Cyber, SST and more. Direct competitor with a multi-domain portfolio, school-distribution model, and similar student-fee monetization that overlaps GES's footprint.
• EduHeal Foundation: NGO running National and International Olympiads in Math, Science, English, GK, Cyber, etc. for Indian school students — overlapping multi-domain Olympiad model and target schools.
• SilverZone Foundation: Indian foundation running Olympiads across multiple subjects (Math, Science, English, Hindi, GK, Cyber, etc.) with school-based distribution and national/international footprint. Closest direct comparison to GES's 9-subject strategy.
• Indian Talent Olympiad: Operates multiple subject Olympiads for K-12 students across India with school-level rounds and national finals. Direct competitor using the same school-distribution and registration-fee model.
• Unified Council: Indian organization conducting national-level Olympiads and competitive exams for school students, with similar school-partnership and registration-fee model across multiple subjects.

Broad incumbents

• BYJU'S: India's largest K-12 edtech company with extensive school partnerships and supplemental learning products. Overlaps with GES through school distribution channels and student-paid supplemental learning, but at vastly larger scale.
• Cuemath: Well-funded Indian K-12 edtech platform offering math and coding programs via school and home-tutor channels. Adjacent competitor for student wallet share and school mindshare, but with a broader learning suite rather than Olympiad-only focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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