Global Leader in Education! Britannica Education to Revolutionize India’s Learning Ecosystem

New Delhi, December 4, 2024 — Britannica Education, the global leader in publishing Encyclopedias, is poised to reshape India’s education landscape by introducing skill and learn tech digital learning solutions. With over two and a half centuries of trusted knowledge, Britannica Education is set to expand its footprint in India, offering innovative solutions that foster essential 21st-century skills, digital literacy, and life skills to ensure the holistic development of learners.

The official launch will take place on December 7 in New Delhi, bringing together policymakers, educators, and thought leaders for an event that promises to set new benchmarks in education. Distinguished voices at the inaugural launch include Shri Salman Khurshid, Former Minister of External Affairs, as the Guest of Honor, and Dr. Joseph Emmanuel, Chief Executive & Secretary of the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, as the Chief Guest. Mr. Sal De Spirito, Global Executive Vice President of Britannica Education, will also grace the occasion, alongside over 150 of India’s most influential educators from premier institutions.

Britannica Education’s offerings go beyond digital learning solutions to develop inquisitiveness, promote lifelong learning and open-mindedness. Some of the key offerings are Britannica School, Britannica Library, Britannica Professional Learning, and Britannica Connect – Global Connect for Collaborative Learning (GCCL). These offerings promote collaborative learning on a global scale. It connects students and educators across borders, fostering a rich exchange of ideas and insights, and enhancing their global perspective.

There is a paradigm shift in the Indian Education Landscape from rote-based learning to skill-based learning. Britannica Education’s entry is perfectly timed to support the vision of the National Education Policy to digital literacy, foundational literacy & numeracy, and 21st-century skills (4C’s). Britannica’s comprehensive offerings will provide schools and libraries with the tools needed to facilitate digital learning at schools.