Glendale Academy

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Glendale Academy
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Location
Sun City, Hyderabad

India
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TypeHigh School
MottoSow a thought, Reap a destiny
PrincipalKamila Safi
GradesLKG to 12
Campus type10 acres

Glendale Academy is a high school located in Sun City, Telangana, Hyderabad, India. [1] The school was founded by Anjum Babukhan to be a blend of both the Indian and Western educational systems. [2]

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History

It was founded by Anjum Babukhan in 2003. Anjum served as the director until 2023. In 2023, it was acquired by Global Schools Foundation. [3]

Organisation

The school is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education, India. [4] It is an International school. [5]

Campuses

It has three campuses. [3]

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