10X International School Launches in Mysuru: A Visionary Step Towards Future-Ready Education
Mysuru | 26 April 2025
In a landmark event poised to transform the educational landscape of the region, Mysuru’s first IB (International Baccalaureate) school — 10X International School — was formally inaugurated today. The grand event witnessed the presence of the Maharaja and Maharani of Mysuru, distinguished guests, educators, and members of the local community.
This pioneering institution has been made possible through the generous philanthropy of Mr. Kumar Malavalli, a globally respected entrepreneur and a proud son of Mysuru, now based in Silicon Valley.
In his keynote address, the founder outlined the 10X vision for Mysuru — a bold initiative aimed at:
- Redefining education for the 21st century
- Fostering student entrepreneurship as a way of life
- Advancing the cause of nation-building by empowering India’s youth from within
“We believe the future belongs to cities that invest in the human mind – where intellectual capital, humanity, artificial intelligence, and innovation converge,” he stated.
“In the age of AI, where disruption is the norm and change is relentless, leadership will be determined by one singular force — education. Not just any education, but one that embraces the future while preserving our humanity,” he emphasized.
The school’s core philosophy is anchored in academic excellence, entrepreneurial thinking, and nation-building. It offers a choice-driven education model that prepares students equally for entry into top global universities or for launching entrepreneurial ventures within India.
A distinctive highlight of the school is its “Life Entrepreneurship” division, designed to equip students with real-world skills through design thinking, self-awareness, prototyping, and startup incubation. Students are nurtured not only to become business creators but also to be “startups of one” — individuals capable of designing lives filled with vision and purpose.
The school aims to reverse the brain drain by instilling deep awareness and confidence in students about India’s rising future.
“Our goal is not to train students to see India as a launchpad to leave, but as a land of opportunity, innovation, and leadership,” he remarked.
The cultural and spiritual roots of Mysuru form the very soul of the school’s identity. In tribute, the school’s invitation features the timeless lines of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore:
“Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high…” — reflecting the school’s commitment to courage, dignity, self-reliance, and social equality.
In his concluding remarks, the founder reaffirmed that leadership in the AI era demands moral integrity and that 10X International School is committed to nurturing not only intelligent minds but purposeful, deeply human future leaders.
“Remember,” he said, “when wisdom fuels intellect, there is no future we cannot shape.”
Drawing inspiration from the timeless vision and tireless spirit of Swami Vivekananda, the event concluded with a guiding message for the school’s mission:
“Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life… This is the way to success.”
