Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: PowerSchool, a global leader in cloud-based software for K-12 education, has announced the opening of its new Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Chennai, further strengthening its India operations and reaffirming its long-term commitment to the region.
The new 300-seater facility marks a key milestone in PowerSchool’s growth journey, tapping into India’s thriving talent pool to accelerate innovation and global collaboration. With a focus on building advanced AI and machine learning capabilities, the Chennai CoE will play a pivotal role in driving PowerSchool’s global and India-focussed technology strategy.
The company employs more than 1,450 people in India with around 175 in Chennai and about 1,300 in Bengaluru. The Chennai CoE will bring multiple teams under one roof, enabling closer collaboration, innovation, and knowledge-sharing.
It will serve as a hub for building integrated solutions that combine regional and global expertise, strengthen customer services across India, and support international markets, while offering employees access to world-class resources and career growth opportunities.
Apoorav Nischal, Managing Director and Country Head, PowerSchool India, added, “India is central to PowerSchool’s global vision of transforming education through technology. With the launch of our Chennai Centre of Excellence, we are deepening our investment in one of the world’s most dynamic talent ecosystems while reinforcing our commitment to innovation and customer success. This expansion not only strengthens our ability to deliver world-class solutions that empower educators and students everywhere but also positions India as a strategic hub supporting growth across South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.”
PowerSchool provides cloud-based software for K-12 education supporting 60 million students in more than 90 countries and over 18,000 customers, including more than 90 of the top 100 districts by student enrollment in the United States.
Headquartered in Folsom, California, PowerSchool has a strong presence with offices across the United States, India, and the UAE. In India, Bangalore has been serving as a CoE for more than seven years.
Its mission is to empower educators, administrators, and families to ensure personalised education for every student journey. Its offerings support schools in every aspect, from administration and learning management to data analytics, empowering institutions to achieve both operational efficiency and academic excellence.