Journal:
Notes from the Beyond 8 tribe

We write for families and educators who are thinking carefully about what school can be after Grade 8. Here you’ll find clear viewpoints, lived stories, and practical lenses on learning, adolescence, and choice, written by our founders, mentors, and occasionally, our learners.

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

One learner, many passions: Nikita’s journey in multidisciplinary learning

The core of liberal education is multidisciplinary learning. This means thinking in systems and diversities rather than isolation.

Arpit Chhikara

8 June 2021

Skill Vs Attitude Vs Pedigree: What qualities matter more while hiring new employees?

Pedigree, skill and attitude: ask any business owner who is hiring and these traits are likely to bubble up to the top of the list. What qualities do you look for while hiring a new employee?

Aishwarya Muralidhar

3 June 2021

How interdisciplinary studies translates to a meaningful career

he getting-ready-for-the-real-world one, should be a parameter worth keeping in mind when deciding for your child's higher education. Liberal education is what the modern economy requires

Arpit Chhikara

27 May 2021

Applying your liberal education in the real world? Try ‘directness’!

How often do we find that learnings from the classroom translate into something marginally useful in the real world? Are these skills “transferable”?

Pugazh Arasu

24 May 2021

Going from ‘student’ to ‘changemaker’: notes from a liberal learner

People often wonder how liberal education is different from its traditional counterpart. Well, there are several ways, but in this post, we will focus on one aspect: finding purpose.

Arpit Chhikara

21 May 2021