HEI Schools Gurugram is a Premier International Preschool and daycare facility located in Gurgaon, India, which was founded in 2024. It operates in collaboration with HEI Schools Finland, with the University of Helsinki serving as a founding partner, to bring research-backed Finnish early childhood education to the Indian context. The school's educational model is defined by several key features:

• A Truly global start : With presence in 35+ countries, HEI Schools Gurugram brings the most acclaimed and awarded curriculum to India.

• Research-Based Pedagogy: The curriculum is based on "Positive Pedagogy," an approach that focuses on a child’s strengths, well-being, and agency rather than rote learning. This philosophy aims to develop social skills, resilience, and a lifelong love for learning.

• Play-Based Learning: Learning is delivered through play-based, screen-free inquiry. The school emphasizes a pace that "honours childhood," allowing children to explore ideas and make independent choices without being rushed or pressured.

• Intentional Environment: Our learning spaces (indoor and outdoor) are thoughtfully designed with color psychology to support focus and joy, utilizing natural light, soft colors, and open areas to encourage creativity and meaningful engagement with surroundings. We follow International safety and security standards.

• Core Values: The school’s foundation is built on the Finnish values of empathy, curiosity, independence, joy, and respect. Our focus is on building life long skills.

• 21st-Century Skills (STEAM & Sports Integrated): Beyond basic academics, the school focuses on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and essential competencies such as critical thinking, collaboration, and adaptability.

In its very first year of operation, the school was recognized with the “Early Year Excellence Award 2025-2026” as a “Shining Star Preschool,” highlighting its swift impact on the local educational landscape.