Pune has often been referred to as the Oxford of the East and is emerging as a major educational and commercial hub in the Indian state of Maharashtra in Western India.
As the city grows in its international status for technology, innovation and manufacturing, so does its global community — a development reflected in the growth of Wellington College International Pune. The school continues to expand alongside the city’s dynamic, globally connected landscape.
Wellington College International Pune opened in September 2023 is a coeducational day and soon to be boarding school for 800 pupils between the ages of 2-18. The campus was designed by MICA, an award-winning and leading British architectural firm and is nestled on the banks of the Mula-Mula river in Karadi, 30 minutes from the centre of the old, historic part of the city. The School offers early years education and culminates in IB Diploma.
The city has emerged as a major global educational hub; home to the highest number of international students of any city in India. It is also a global hub for innovation, manufacturing, technology, and medical research. Pune is regarded as one of the safest cities in India with good climatic conditions throughout the year.
Dr Murray Tod has a Masters in History, Politics and Philosophy, a Doctorate in Medieval History and a career in education spanning over 25 years.
He began his career with Edinburgh and Glasgow universities in the mid 1990s, before securing teaching posts at Glenalmond College and Rannoch School in the UK. In 2002 Dr Tod moved to Epsom College UK. He moved to Epsom College in Malaysia in December 2016, as Second Master and then Headmaster, and greatly enjoyed all facets of Malaysian culture.
In late 2020 Dr Tod was appointed to his second Headship at Merchiston International School (Shenzhen, China), the sister school of the distinguished Edinburgh institution, and he is proud of his contribution to Merchiston in challenging Covid times.
With a wealth of experience from his first two Headships, and a background in the UK and internationally, Dr Tod regards himself as first and foremost a committed boarding schoolmaster and is excited to uphold the distinct values of a Wellington College education.
“A Wellington education embraces true inspiration and aims to be inclusive, engaging with the local, national and international communities. That is an important element of this incredible journey – we are thrilled to now offer all the qualities of a Wellington education within the rich diversity of a truly Indian setting.”
