Global Banking School (GBS), part of GEDU (Global Education), is marking 15 years of delivering on its mission to transform lives through education.

With over 35,000 students across London, Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds, GBS has played a key role in widening participation, addressing skills shortages, and fostering social mobility throughout the UK.

GBS UK CEO, James Kennedy, highlighted the organisation’s ongoing impact:

"Our approach to higher education extends opportunities to as many people as possible. By offering classes seven days a week, we enable students with other commitments to access high-quality education that suits their schedules."

"GBS has had a significant and positive impact on all the communities we serve across the UK. As our students learn and gain confidence, they bring skills and entrepreneurship that benefit themselves, their communities, and the UK economy."

To commemorate this milestone, celebration events were held across all GBS UK campuses last week, bringing together staff and students to recognise the achievements of this unique institution.

Key milestones in GBS history:

  • 2016 – Establishment of a new campus at Bow Road, London.
  • 2019 – Partnerships launched with the University of Suffolk, Leeds Trinity University, and Pearson.
  • 2019 – Expansion with new campuses at Fazeley Studios, Birmingham, and Manchester.
  • 2023 – GBS awarded a TEF Bronze Rating.
  • 2024 – New campuses open at Wellington Place, Leeds, and Brindleyplace, Birmingham.
  • 2024 – For the fifth consecutive year, students deliver an outstanding outcome in the National Student Survey.

GBS looks forward to achieving many more milestones as it continues its commitment to empowering students and making a lasting impact on education in the UK.