Durham School, one of the UK's oldest and most distinguished independent boarding schools, is coming to India. The 600-year-old English institution has entered into a partnership with IKC Holdings (Infinity Group), a multinational conglomerate, to promote "outstanding education" of international standards for boys and girls aged 3 to 18.

Durham Infinity International Schools will work with investors in locations across the world to plan, build and operate leading schools based on the established and recognised Durham School (Day and Boarding School) model. Durham School has a 600-year-old tradition of academic, sporting and cultural excellence, having been graded as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted (2009) and ISI (2011) and commended by The Good Schools Guide as the best school in England for A level English Language and lLiterature (2011 & 2012), Design Technology (2010 & 2011) and Sports Sciences (2010).

The partnership agreement was signed on 30th November, 2012 and plans already exist for the development of schools in a number of sites across the country. Durham Infinity International Schools has already begun discussions with potential investment partners and hopes to be able to make further announcements in the near future.