The stakeholders also highlighted the opportunities between the state of West Bengal, of which Kolkata is the capital, and the UK in the edtech sector.

To advance the partnership between India and the UK in the edtech sector, the British Deputy High Commission organised the UK-India collaboration event at the British Club in Kolkata on August 2.

The event was organised in association with the Union Education Group, WOWL, and supported by ABE, Defacto Ed, Novistra and the British Council.

“We have already seen successful collaborations between UK edtech companies and Indian institutions. For instance, platforms like Century Tech and Sparx Maths have partnered with Indian schools, delivering exceptional results in student engagement and academic performance,” said Dr Andrew Fleming, the British deputy high commissioner to east and northeast India.

“The organisers of this wonderful event, Union Education Group (UEG) and WOWL, have partnered with schools in Kolkata and Darjeeling and students are reaping the benefits of their language learning platform. I am excited to think that such partnerships are just the beginning, there is immense potential for further collaboration.”

I am excited to think that such partnerships are just the beginning, there is immense potential for further collaboration

Dr Andrew Fleming, British deputy high commissioner, Kolkata.

During the interactive session, the delegation also provided information on scholarships available for Indian students to study in the UK while also seeking to facilitate the development of collaborations between educational institutions in India and the UK.

“UEG is expanding its business in India via collaboration with WOWL Edtech. Ever since the British Council’s Digital Learning and Innovation Fund, we have been enthusiastically working with WOWL to connect with Indian students in the primary, secondary, and higher education sectors, as well as workers who are looking to develop their skills and employability opportunities,” said UEG CEO, Harry Darell.

“The focus up to this point has been language and skills development on the WOWL app, learning with educators from UEG. We are now moving into physical centres in Kolkata and Darjeeling, with a view to opening up in both Delhi and Bangalore later this year.

“An additional core focus area will be UK Study abroad and UEG will shortly begin facilitating tours of UK schools and universities for Indian students.”