IB PYP · Nursery to Grade 5
A love of reading
Read-alouds, picture books and early chapter books build reading habits. Students research their units of inquiry and prepare for the PYP Exhibition.
Campus & Infrastructure
The Library at Manchester Global School
A 16,000 sq ft space for reading, research and quiet thinking, at the heart of our 20-acre IB and CBSE campus in Hyderabad.
Quick answer
How big is the MGS library?
The library at Manchester Global School, Hyderabad, spans 16,000 square feet and seats 250 students at once. It sits on the second floor of the school's 70,000 sq ft convention centre and is one of the largest school libraries in India, and the largest among international schools in South India.
- Floor area
- 16,000 sq ft
- Seating
- 250 students at a time
- Location
- 2nd floor, 70,000 sq ft convention centre
- Open to
- All students, Nursery to Grade 12, boarders and day scholars
- Curricula
- IB (PYP, MYP, DP) and CBSE
- Campus
- 20 acres, Rachuloor Road, Srisailam Highway, Hyderabad
Why it matters
A library built for curious minds
At Manchester Global School, the library is where inquiry starts. Our IB and CBSE programmes ask students to question, research and think for themselves, and the library gives them the space, the books and the quiet to do it.
Its size matters. With room for 250 readers at once, a whole grade can research together while other students read on their own. Younger children settle into soft seating with picture books. Older students spread out at long tables to plan projects, compare sources and write.
Natural light, curved open shelving and calm, comfortable corners make it a place students choose to come back to, not just a room they visit for lessons.
- ReadFiction and non-fiction for every age, from first picture books to pre-university reading.
- ResearchSpace and support for inquiry projects, the MYP Personal Project and the DP Extended Essay.
- CollaborateTables for group study and class research sessions of up to 250 students.
- ReflectQuiet corners where students can think, read and focus away from busy classrooms.
Where you'll find it
At the heart of the campus
The library is part of our 70,000 sq ft convention centre, the building at the centre of campus life. Students move between the dining hall, the library, the auditorium and the Sky Observatory in one place.
Explore the full campus →- 5th floorSky Observatory & Mini PlanetariumFirst of its kind among international schools in South India
- 3rd & 4thAuditorium700 seats, with a mezzanine level
- 2nd floorLibrary16,000 sq ft · 250 seats
- 1st floorDining hallSeating for 800 students
For every learner
How the library supports each programme
One library, used differently at every stage of the IB continuum and the CBSE curriculum.
IB MYP · Grades 6 to 10
Research skills
Students learn to find, judge and cite sources across subjects, and use the library to plan and research their MYP Personal Project.
IB DP · Grades 11 & 12
University-level inquiry
A quiet base for the Extended Essay, an independent research paper of up to 4,000 words, and for Theory of Knowledge reading and discussion.
CBSE · Grades 4 to 10
Reference and revision
Reference books, project resources and quiet study space help CBSE students deepen subject knowledge and prepare for exams.
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See the campus for yourself
Take a look inside Manchester Global School, from reading corners to classrooms and the wider 20-acre campus.
- Reading spaces for younger learners
- Classrooms and learning spaces
- Life on our 20-acre campus
Many languages, one library
Reading across cultures
MGS students can learn English, Sanskrit, Telugu, Hindi, Spanish and French. Reading in more than one language helps them become confident global citizens, rooted in Indian values.
Our research centres extend this further. VYASSA supports research in Vedic knowledge, Yoga and Sanskrit literature, and iCERi, the International Centre for Educational Research and Innovation, studies new ways to teach and learn.
- English
- Sanskrit
- Telugu
- Hindi
- Spanish
- French
Gallery
The library and its campus
FAQs
Library questions, answered
How big is the library at Manchester Global School?
The library at Manchester Global School spans 16,000 square feet and seats up to 250 students at the same time.
Where is the library on the MGS campus?
The library is on the second floor of the school's 70,000 sq ft convention centre, at the heart of the 20-acre campus on Rachuloor Road, Srisailam Highway, Hyderabad. The same building houses an 800-seat dining hall, a 700-seat auditorium and the Sky Observatory and Mini Planetarium.
Is it one of the largest school libraries in India?
Yes. Manchester Global School describes its 16,000 sq ft library as one of the largest school libraries in India and the largest among international schools in South India.
Who can use the library?
Every Manchester Global School student can use the library, from Nursery to Grade 12, including 5-day and 7-day boarders and day scholars.
How does the library support the IB curriculum?
As an IB World School offering the PYP, MYP and DP, MGS uses the library for inquiry and research at every stage, from PYP units of inquiry and the PYP Exhibition to the MYP Personal Project and the DP Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge.
Do CBSE students use the library too?
Yes. CBSE students from Grade 4 to Grade 10 use the library for reference reading, project work and exam preparation, alongside IB students.
Which languages can students study at MGS?
Students can choose from English, Sanskrit, Telugu, Hindi, Spanish and French. The school's VYASSA centre also supports research in Vedic knowledge, Yoga and Sanskrit literature.
Can parents see the library before admission?
Yes. Parents can book a campus tour to see the library, classrooms and boarding facilities in person. Call 720-797-5566 or use the admissions enquiry page.