QS I-GAUGE School Felicitation Programme
Date: 21 August 2026
Venue: The Leela Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Organised by: QS I-GAUGE
Institution Represented by: Sheema Sakthivel & Ashwathy Sumesh Hindustan International School, Guindy
Recognition: QS I-GAUGE Gold Rating
Hindustan International School, Guindy, participated in the QS I-GAUGE School Felicitation Programme and National Summit on AI in Indian Education, held on 21 August 2026 at The Leela, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The event brought together school leaders, educationists, academicians and technology experts to recognise institutional achievements and discuss emerging trends in education.
The summit focused on “Advancing Responsible AI for Access, Equity and Excellence,” with emphasis on the ethical and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence while safeguarding academic integrity, inclusivity, equity and human-centered learning.
Objectives of Participation
- The participation of Hindustan International School, Guindy, was aimed at:
- Receiving formal recognition for the school’s QS I-GAUGE Gold Rating.
- Understanding emerging national trends in educational quality and innovation.
- Benchmarking institutional practices against recognised quality standards.
- Gaining insights into future-ready education and technology-enabled learning.
- Strengthening professional networking and knowledge exchange with educational institutions and experts.
- Identifying opportunities for further institutional quality enhancement.
QS I-GAUGE Felicitation Ceremony
A key highlight of the programme was the presentation of the QS I-GAUGE Gold Rating to Hindustan International School, Guindy, by Mr. Subramanian, former Director, CBSE. The recognition marks an important institutional achievement and acknowledges the collective efforts of the school leadership, academic teams, coordinators, teachers and support staff in strengthening quality-oriented practices.
The recognition acknowledges the collective contribution of the school leadership, academic teams, coordinators, teachers and support staff towards establishing and strengthening the quality-oriented National Summit on AI in Indian Education.
Key areas of discussion included:
- Responsible and ethical use of AI in education.
- AI-enabled and personalised learning.
- Technology-supported assessment and digital transformation.
- Teacher preparedness and professional development.
- Student readiness for an AI-enabled future.
- Maintaining human judgement, creativity and critical thinking alongside technology.
The discussions reinforced the importance of ensuring that AI remains a supportive educational tool rather than a replacement for human interaction, professional judgement and critical thinking.
Outcomes and Impact Participation provided opportunities for professional networking, knowledge exchange and benchmarking of institutional practices. It also strengthened the school’s understanding of emerging educational trends and identified areas for continued quality enhancement, teacher development, digital learning and evidence-based practices.
Conclusion
The QS I-GAUGE School Felicitation Programme and National Summit on AI in Indian Education, held on 21 August 2026 at The Leela, Gandhinagar, was a significant professional learning and institutional development experience for Hindustan International School, Guindy. The recognition therefore serves not merely as an award, but as an encouragement for Hindustan International School, Guindy, to continue its journey towards higher standards of educational excellence, innovation and institutional quality.
The summit further reinforced the need for educational institutions to embrace technological advancement while maintaining a strong commitment to equity, accessibility, ethics, inclusion, academic integrity and human-centered learning.
