ABOUT US
Cultivating the Next Generation of Change-makers
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We develop the holistic education of 21st century skills that learners need to navigate a world with constant evolution and disruption. Focussing on Communicative Excellence, we help to build confident, articulate students over their formative school going years and by doing so, we nurture oral communication, a firm grasp of the English language and other Transferable skills like Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Inter-Personal communication, Teamwork, etc., Our learning pathways are founded on speech, drama, and communication and help students become more self-assured and expressive.
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Beyond the Classroom
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We train teachers extensively and make high quality curricula for schools and organisations to be used in their in-house delivered programs. Our programs for children, teachers and working professionals help create an eco-system of Inspired Thinking and Effective Communication.
A Legacy of Excellence
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Our founders have over one century of experience in the field of education and the arts, lending direction to our mission. We facilitate international assessments offered by Trinity College London exams in India, meeting with the best learning benchmarks.
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Nationwide Reach
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We are committed to providing high-quality services to our customers through our offices in Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai.

OUR TEAM
Meet the committed individuals who drive our mission and vision.

Jyotishka DASGUPTA
Founder
Jyotishka's journey bridges Science, the Arts and Education. Currently serving as the President of the 100+ year-old Calcutta School of Music, he is a prolific composer for theatre and film.
Jyotishka's leadership extends to education as the former Joint Academic Head for Trinity College London. He is also the Kolkata Representative, expanding Trinity's reach across Eastern India.
For 36 years, he's been a pillar of the Dolna Day School. His dedication embodies the transformative power of arts and education.

Anthony GOMES
Founder
Anthony is a director in the Furtados group of companies, which is in the forefront of musical instruments retail and distribution, music book publishing and music schools.
He is the Area Manager for Western India for Trinity College London. He was awarded Honorary Membership of Trinity College of Music (Hon TCL) in 2007 for his outstanding leadership in leading the Mumbai Centre to become a pioneering centre for Trinity examinations.
Anthony is a violinist and a former member of the Bombay Chamber Orchestra. He did his schooling at Campion School and completed his Bachelor Degree in Economics from St Xavier’s College in 1992.

Sachin DAS
Founder
Sachin is the Country Manager for Trinity College London (Indian Sub-continent). Since 2010, he has actively participated in the furthering of music and drama education in India. He serves as a Director at the 175+year Museé Musical, Furtado's Music and Cloud Theatre Company.
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As a young student of music, he appeared for several Graded Exams in Violin and is also an Associate Of Trinity College London (ATCL) in Communication Skills - Public Speaking. Sachin has also studied the fine art and science of piano design and restoration in the USA.
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Sachin is also an architect by profession. In 2003, he returned from the US to set up his practice in Architecture and Interior Design in Chennai. He is currently Principal Architect for ViSDA and is also a passionate photographer, naturalist and Indophile.

Dale EDWARDS
Founder & Academic Lead
Dale has the rare distinction of holding two Masters Level qualifications in Performance & Teaching. Dale is a Fellow of Trinity College London (FTCL – Education Studies), awarded for his thesis developed around “Teaching Oral Communication Skills in the 21st Century”. Dale is also a Fellow of LCM - University of West London (FLCM – Drama & Communication) in addition to being a credentialed trainer from Dale Carnegie Inc. and holding an ATCL & LTCL with Distinction in ‘Communication Skills’ from Trinity College London.
As one of the leading teachers of ‘Communication & Life Skills’ in the Indian sub-continent, Dale’s 7,500+ training hours has impacted 5,000+ children and adults, 1200+ teachers and 100+ schools across 24 cities.
Since 2015, Dale has been a part of the Academic Team and since 2018, serves as the Head of the Academic Team for Trinity College London in India.
Since 1991, Dale has hosted in excess of 900 live and television events as a professional on-stage host, compere and anchor.

Varun MATA
Founder & Business Lead
Varun is a seasoned professional with a robust background in Finance, Operations, and Marketing. In addition to heading the Business and Operations for Trinity College London in North India, Varun also drives Novus’ Business Development.
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He is a rank holder Chartered Accountant and began his career in Delhi and has since worked with prestigious companies across Kuwait, Qatar, and Mumbai. Varun is also an Associate of Trinity College London (ATCL) in Communication Skills.
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With twenty years of experience in Corporate Sales & Marketing, Vendor Management, Business Management, Key Account Management, and Business Planning, Varun has a demonstrated track record of success. He excels in building and implementing strategies that enhance market presence and drive revenue growth.
An avid marathon runner, Varun brings his discipline and competitive spirit to the workplace. His expertise extends to Customer Relationship Management (CRM), leading strategic initiatives, alliance management, and project incubation. Varun is known for his innovative approach and his ability to lead teams towards achieving organizational goals.

Sowmiyan JANARDHANAN
Founder & Operations Lead
A former employee of the Revenue Department - Government of India, Sowmiyan has a passion and eye for the detail.
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He oversees the day to day Operations and logistics of Trinity College London in India and the sub-continent.
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Sowmiyan is an old hand in the education space and is actively involved in the day to day management of the Musee Musical School of Music.