Jitu Virwani, Founder, Stonehill International School and Chairman, Embassy Group, and Joe Lumsden, Head of School, Stonehill International School, addressed the 68 graduates, who achieved 100 percent university placements and secured scholarships worth 1.8 million USD.
Stonehill International School celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2026 at Hilton Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park on 23 May, marking an important academic milestone for 68 students preparing to begin higher education across the world.
The graduating cohort recorded a 100 percent university placement rate, with offers from institutions across 19 countries. Students will pursue disciplines including International Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Sports Science, Finance, Applied Economics, Strategy and Entrepreneurship, International Business, Law, Fine Arts, International Relations, Philosophy, Politics and Economics, Art History and Curation, Filmmaking, Biomedicine, Architecture, Fashion Business, Journalism, International Hospitality Management, and Product Design and Manufacturing.
A total of 59 percent of the graduating class secured admissions to top 100 global universities. These include Imperial College London, UCL London, New York University, University of Edinburgh, University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, University of Melbourne, University of Manchester, TU Delft, and The University of Hong Kong.
Together, the students secured scholarships worth 1.8 million USD.
Jitu Virwani, Founder, Stonehill International School and Chairman, Embassy Group, addressed the graduating students and spoke about courage, adaptability, and the importance of meaningful relationships as they move into the next phase of their academic and professional journeys.
The ceremony also featured a valedictory address by Seoyeon Lee, whose reflections on friendship, learning, and shared experiences connected strongly with the audience.
Joe Lumsden, Head of School, Stonehill International School, encouraged graduates to remain curious, compassionate, and grounded as they enter a rapidly changing world. He urged students to approach future opportunities with integrity, value collaboration, and continue learning beyond formal education.
The graduation ceremony brought together students, parents, faculty members, and the wider Stonehill community to mark the conclusion of an important chapter and the beginning of a global academic journey for the Class of 2026.
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