Free Thinkers:
The Beyond 8 Blog

The world we live in today needs more problem-solvers, debaters, critical thinkers and global citizens than it needs convention. At Beyond 8, we want to nurture a generation of children to go against the grain by pushing the boundaries of traditional education. Free Thinkers is an online magazine that puts the spotlight on the latest and greatest in the field of liberal education and beyond. Stay tuned for insights and analysis from the experts and young learners too!

Valuable career tips from India's first Child and Maternity Photographer

Considering a career in photography after college? Amrita Samant, India's first child and maternity photographer dishes out her expert advice on pursuing the art of photography.

Aishwarya Muralidhar

30 July 2021

5 surefire ways to lead your people to success: lessons from the top!

Insights from the CEO of Apollo Hospitals on what makes a ‘people’s leader’

Arpit Chhikara

29 July 2021

5 exciting careers to pursue after studying maths in IGCSE / AS & A

Can pursuing math during IGCSE / AS & A Level open up exciting career opportunities for young learners? Of course.

Arpit Chhikara

26 July 2021

Relocating to India with your child? 4 things to know about shifting schools

Moving back to India with your family can be an exciting adventure. But are your children ready for the transition?

Aishwarya Muralidhar

9 July 2021

Competition Vs. collaboration: which will get you further in the future?

What do you think will matter in future jobs - competition or collaboration? Well, if you ask someone who comes from a traditional education background, they will say competition.

Arpit Chhikara

5 July 2021

The place of pure sciences in liberal education

Do intangible, invisible things matter? If so, how does liberal education celebrate it? Let’s find out!

Pugazh Arasu

30 June 2021

How do I pick subjects in IGCSE / AS & A Levels? 4 Easy Steps

It is not easy to pick subjects in IGCSE / AS & A levels. That is why we decided to share our 4-step process to guide your decision when it comes to opting for the right set of subjects.

Arpit Chhikara

17 June 2021

Me Time: a short story by Shreya Balaji

Shreya Balaji is an IGCSE learner at Beyond 8. While she is not in class, this sensitive learner enjoys pursuing her passions in writing poetry, singing, songwriting and playing the ukulele.

Shreya Balaji

15 June 2021