Norway's preschool chain, Dibber, opens its first centre in New Delhi

The group plans to open 40 more by the end of 2024 across India.

Norway-headquartered education group Dibber announced the opening of its first preschool in New Delhi. It is the seventh Dibber centre in India within a year, after launching in Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune.

The group plans to open 40 more by the end of 2024 across the country. Situated in Greater Kailash, New Delhi, the preschool was inaugurated by May-Elin Stener, Ambassador of Norway to India, Marvin Dsouza, CEO Dibber Schools, India and Pål Ødegaard, Chief Growth Officer, Dibber Global.

Dibber offers the well-established Nordic pedagogy, focused on the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of children between the ages of 1-6 years, Dibber said in a statement.

Spread across an area of 7,500 sq ft, Dibber preschool in Greater Kailash 1, can host more than 100 children. The centre offers natural open spaces, extensive outdoor areas, a splash pool and a children’s experiential kitchen where their sense of mastery is fostered by Dibber’s passionate pedagogues, the statement added.

“I am happy to see that Dibber, a Norwegian business entity that entered India in 2023 is flourishing here, showcasing for other Norwegian businesses that India is an excellent market to explore. Dibber already has 7 centres in India, and I hope to see more coming soon. As many of you would be aware, Norway, as a part of the European Free Trade Association, recently signed a free trade agreement with India, that opens doors for more Norwegian businesses to enter the Indian market. So, we look forward to greater and stronger business ties with India in the near future,” said May-Elin Stener, Ambassador of Norway to India.

"....Aligned with National Education Policy (NEP), Dibber is committed to providing quality education, ensuring seamless acceptance of its schools in India. Dibber resonates with the dynamism of Delhi’s culture, and we are sure that young parents in this progressive city will truly benefit from Dibber’s outstanding offerings. Join us as we shape the future of India, one child at a time,” said Marvin D´Souza.

Dibber is one of the largest early childhood education care companies in the Nordics with its head office in Norway. Dibber is currently operational in 10 countries with over 600 pre-schools, more than 13,500 employees and providing services to 45,000 children.