Welcome from the
Principal
Queen Elizabeth’s School, Gurugram
Inspired by Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet, one of the most successful grammar schools in the United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth’s School, Gurugram, is part of Queen Elizabeth’s Global Schools, a growing network of international K-12 schools located throughout the world.
Incorporated by royal charter in 1573, Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet, has served the community for over four and a half centuries as a symbol of academic distinction, leadership, and moral standards.
As a nationally recognised centre of excellence since its founding in Elizabethan England, Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet, has always been committed to combining academic excellence with character development, preparing students to contribute meaningfully to society through their education.
Our vision
British heritage. Global outlook. Lifelong learning.
To be a global leader in British international education, shaping the next generation of confident, able and responsible citizens.
In our schools, you will find:
- Uncompromising academic standards
- Future-focused learning environments
- Inclusive, values-driven culture
- Strong character development
- A commitment to innovation and global responsibility
QE Signature programmes give our promises real substance. QE House builds identity, leadership and service; QE Flourish develops character through the strands Care, Challenge, Create and Compete; QE Futures gives early exposure to the world of work and expert guidance to leading universities and employers. Together, they produce well-rounded, principled and future-ready young people.
I warmly invite you to visit and experience a school School that unites centuries of academic excellence with the ambition of Gurugram, and that prepares students to shape the future with confidence, ability and responsibility.
Meet Our Executive Governing Body
Queen Elizabeth’s School, Gurugram, is governed by an Executive Governing Body composed of distinguished stakeholders who bring strategic vision, educational expertise, cultural insight, and financial stewardship. This diverse and high-calibre board reflects the school’s ongoing commitment to delivering a world-class education to support the school’s mission to nurture confident, able and responsible young people.
The Executive Governing Body for Queen Elizabeth’s School, Gurugram, includes:
Neil Enright has served as Headmaster of Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet since 2011, leading one of the UK’s most academically accomplished grammar schools. Under his leadership, the School consistently ranks at the top nationally for academic performance, while maintaining a clear focus on character development and values-based education. Beyond his role at Barnet, Mr Enright contributes to the governance of other leading British independent schools, including involvement on the international advisory board of a prestigious British school group known for its global expansion and quality assurance across multiple countries.
Nick Gaskell has served as a governor at Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet since 1998, becoming Vice-Chair in 2016 and Chair of Governors in 2023. A chartered accountant and former partner at Saffery Champness, where he also completed a four-year term as Chairman, he brings extensive financial acumen and corporate governance expertise. Having chaired the School’s Finance, Audit & Risk Committee, he continues to provide robust oversight, strategic direction, and fiduciary stewardship, ensuring academic integrity and institutional resilience.
Dr. Vishwajeet Rana is the Group CEO of GEDU. He holds an MBA from Ohio University and both an MS and PhD from Stevens Institute of Technology. Earlier in his career, he worked at HSBC’s New York office, where he executed complex cross-border equity and debt-structured investments and financing transactions across the UK, Canada, Australia, South Africa, and Hong Kong.
Passionate about the transformative role of education, Dr. Rana actively studies global education models and applies them to expand access and unlock student potential through higher education. In recognition
Dr. Rana is also an author. His works include the textbook Dr Rana on Applied Corporate Valuation & Financial Modelling and the forthcoming co-authored volume Our Coastal Heritage: Conserving the World’s Shores for People & Nature.
Lady Gabriella Windsor is a member of the British Royal Family, the daughter of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, and a respected writer, humanitarian, and cultural advocate. As Royal Patron of Queen Elizabeth’s Global Schools, she lends both prestige and purpose to the group’s international development, championing cross-cultural understanding, educational excellence, and global citizenship.
Caroline Pendleton-Nash is an internationally recognised education strategist and policy advisor with a distinguished career spanning the private and public sectors across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. As CEO of Queen Elizabeth’s Global Schools, she leads the school’s global expansion strategy, ensuring every international campus embodies the academic distinction and cultural legacy of Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet.