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Orbital

Operator of premium international schools

Company overview

Orbital Education operates premium international schools for local and expat families looking to educate their children within an English-speaking, high-quality school environment.

The schools specialise in the delivery of English national curriculum for children between ages 2 and 18, with 10 private international schools across seven geographies.

Website
orbitaled.com

Company information

Head office
  • Manchester
CEO
  • David Pottinger
Chair
  • Kevin McNeany
BGF office
BGF team
Investment date
  • Sep 2019

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