# Cambridge aligns with India's flexible education vision

> Cambridge University Press backs India's NEP 2020 push for learner-centred education over rigid academic streams.
- Title: Cambridge aligns with India's flexible education vision
- Summary: Cambridge University Press backs India's NEP 2020 push for learner-centred education over rigid academic streams. Cambridge's flexible subject selection…
- Keywords: cambridge university press and assessmen, rod smith, national education policy 2020, india education, flexible schooling, learner-centred education, curriculum alignment, south asia, subject choice, academic streams, Cambridge, aligns
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/education/cambridge-backs-flexible-schooling-aligns-curriculum-with-nep-2020-vision-officials/articleshow/134364778.cms
- Author: ET Online
- Published: 2026-09-20T07:29:00+00:00
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- Topics: cambridge university press and assessmen, rod smith, national education policy 2020, india education, flexible schooling, learner-centred education, curriculum alignment, south asia, subject choice, academic streams
## Cambridge backs flexible subject selection
Cambridge University Press Managing Director Rod Smith says the curriculum gives schools flexibility to choose subjects based on student needs, directly aligning with India's NEP 2020 vision of learner-centred education.

> Cambridge offers schools the flexibility to choose subjects and combinations based on their students' needs.
## 850 Indian schools use Cambridge curriculum
Cambridge operates in approximately 850 schools across India, expanding by nearly 15% annually. Across South Asia, the curriculum reaches about 1,200 schools.
## Progressive pathways prevent early lockdown
Students can make subject choices progressively as their interests develop, rather than being locked into fixed academic pathways early. This prevents career misalignment and supports learner wellbeing.

> It can also contribute to learner wellbeing by helping them pursue directions that better align with who they are.
## Early assessment guides informed choices
Schools should assess student strengths early and expose them to various disciplines before specialization. This helps learners understand their interests and make informed pathway choices rather than discovering misalignment later.

> Early assessment can help schools understand learners' strengths and areas for development.
## Teacher training drives learner-centred methods
Cambridge invests heavily in teacher professional development, equipping educators with skills in learner-centred methodologies, active learning, formative assessment, and differentiated instruction.
## Parent engagement on AI and multidisciplinary learning
Cambridge is engaging parents in over 500 schools this year about academic rigour in an AI-enabled world, the importance of multidisciplinary approaches, and varied academic and career destinations available.
## Key takeaway

Cambridge's flexible subject selection model directly supports India's NEP 2020 goal of moving away from one-size-fits-all education toward personalized learning pathways.