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SIP Academy celebrates 22 years with 1,250+ centres and a rocket launch dream for kids

Pune, Aug 9 (UNI) India’s homegrown kids skill development giant, SIP Academy, has just crossed a major milestone — clocking 22 years of operations and expanding to over 1,250 franchise centres across the country, making it one of the largest after-school learning networks in India.
The academy, which runs flagship programs like SIP Abacus, Globalart, MiKids, and CriCo English, marked the anniversary with a grand celebration. The event saw participation from top franchisees, alumni, educators, and partners — all part of a journey that has impacted over 14 lakh children across India, said release today.
Adding serious spark to the celebrations, SIP Academy announced three big initiatives that blend education, excitement, and environmental action:
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