Ms. Jyothi Thyagarajan is the Director of IB Schools at Kunskapsskolan and the Head of IB Curriculum at Kunskapsskolan Gurgaon. In her role, she assists other Heads of Schools in introducing international curriculums, drawing on her extensive experience in educational leadership.
With a career spanning four decades, including 25 years in international education, Ms. Thyagarajan has held prominent leadership positions in renowned institutions such as The British School, Ardee School, and Heritage Experiential International School Gurgaon. Her journey began at Springdales School, Dhaula Kuan, where she spent 14 years before moving to The British School, New Delhi, for an 18-year tenure as Deputy Principal. She then served as the Director of Development at Ardee School, overseeing campuses across India followed by five impactful years at Heritage International Xperiential School as Senior Leader for Academics and Student Affairs.
She is a Cambridge-accredited and trained examiner for IGCSE coursework and oral examinations in English as a Second Language, as well as an IB-certified teacher for Literature and Language and Literature.
Her professional development includes participation in the Programme for Strategic Leadership in a Changing Environment at IIM-Ahmedabad and modules from the Principal’s Training Centre in London. Additionally, her certification for the inspection of CIS schools has provided her with the opportunity to study and integrate best practices from around the world into her educational framework.
Recognised for her excellence in teaching with the Indu Chowfin Award, Ms. Thyagarajan firmly believes that education should extend beyond intellectual development. She is dedicated to creating learning opportunities that empower each student to pursue personal goals aligned with their interests and passions, shaping the next generation of learners.
