An alternative to mainstream high school
mentor-led, flexible, and globally accredited

preparing learners from Grade 9 to university

Beyond 8 High prepares ambitious learners for college and life by blending academics, internships, and mentoring into a liberal education pathway, accredited through Cambridge and NIOS.

In Bangalore and Chennai

Join us in Bengaluru (Koramangala) or Chennai (Palavakkam) for a full-time, post-Grade-8 personalised program — hybrid, mentor-led, anchored in liberal education, and founded by the team behind India’s first Ashoka Changemaker School.

Accredited Curricula

CAIE, NIOS

Beyond 8 High offers ambitious teens a customised pathway after Grade 8. Learners co-design their timetable across sciences, humanities, arts and social sciences — mentored 1:1 — to excel in Cambridge or NIOS and build standout college portfolios.

Natural Sciences

  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
Cambridge NIOS

Social Sciences

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Business Studies
  • Economics
  • Accounting
  • Computer Science
  • Environmental Science
Cambridge NIOS

Arts

  • Art & Design
  • Painting
Cambridge NIOS

Humanities

  • Language
  • Literature
Cambridge NIOS

Our Tribe Speaks

We wanted our daughter to enjoy learning and grow with confidence. Beyond 8 made that journey joyful and meaningful.

Nandita & Balaji / Parent

Trusted, Proven, Accredited

Arun Rajamani

Arun Rajamani

“As Cambridge’s associate in India, Beyond 8 stands out as an exceptional program — blending learner-determined education with global accreditation. Its hybrid, mentor-led model is a breath of fresh air in India’s education landscape.” — Arun Rajamani, Managing Director, Cambridge University Press & Assessments, South Asia
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Enrolment Open - We admit a small cohort annually to preserve 1:1 mentoring and micro-cohorts.

Liberal Education Pathway

What We Mean by a Liberal Education Pathway

A liberal education is about how learners learn and the outcomes they achieve. It goes beyond transcripts and résumés, showing growth in values, judgment, and transferable skills. At Beyond 8, every project and accomplishment becomes evidence of personal and intellectual development.

Who Thrives at Beyond 8?

Beyond 8 is for ambitious, self-driven learners who know future success comes from choosing differently today. Entrepreneurs, artists, scientists, musicians, coders, journalists, athletes — all thrive here when supported by a mentor-led tribe.

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Download Our Liberal Education Pathways Guide

Curious about how our personalised pathways work? This guide explains our evidence-based mentoring model, internship pipeline, and admissions process.

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How Our Enrolment Works

Whether you already know your child’s pathway or are still exploring, our six-step process ensures clarity, curiosity, and confidence. It transforms how families approach education beyond Grade 8.

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