Science & discovery
AI, robotics, coding and cell biology — taught project-first, in a flexible, low-stress digital environment.
Ask. Try. Discover.VELLAYANI LAKE AREA, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
An Unschool.
A world of
possibility.
For the curious minds. The different thinkers.
The children finding their own way.
An unschool for children who learn differently — through doing, playing, questioning and being outdoors. A place to explore, create and discover who they’re becoming.
Rooted in nature. Open to the world.
Bringing Learning To Life.
Everyday growth.
Everyday growth.
THIS IS YEN’S WORLD
Yen’s Pragati PathAI-ON – Age-appropriate Artificial IntelligenceBharatanatyam, Ballet, Western and Indian Classical Music
Play.Do.Learn.Be yourself.
Learning by doingCooperation over competitionSmall groups, real attentionRoom to learn at your own pace
A DIFFERENT STARTING POINT
Start with the child.
Let curiosity lead.
There’s more than one way to grow.
Some children light up when they make something. Others need to move, ask another question, or take a little more time. We believe these differences deserve space.
At Yen’s World, learning reaches into everyday life: a conversation, a creative experiment, a shared discovery. Books are part of the journey. So is the world beyond them.
ROOM TO EXPLORE
One school. Four connected pillars.
Every day blends science, arts, nature and life skills: a science project might end in a dance, a nature walk in problem-solving.
Arts & expression
Western classical ballet and Indian classical Bharatanatyam, music and theatre — building discipline and stamina through joy.
Find your own voice.Nature & connection
Kids live with nature and learn from it, in the green surroundings of the Vellayani lake area — building a lifestyle in harmony with the planet.
Look a little closer.Life & relationships
Language, speaking, unstructured problem-solving — and practice handling failure with strength, not shame.
Grow together.Nature, part of every day.
Different minds. Shared discoveries.SPACE TO BE YOURSELF
Your child doesn’t
have to fit
a mould.
For families exploring unschooling, and children who haven’t felt at home in a conventional classroom, another path can begin with being heard.
Our community includes neurodivergent learners, including children with ADHD and autistic children. Every child brings their own interests, strengths and needs.
Let’s talk about your child and the support they need, and explore whether Yen’s World is the right fit.
Start a conversation
WHO IT'S FOR
You know your child doesn't need "fixing." They need the right room.
Different children need different spaces to grow. We begin with their interests, strengths and support needs.
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Kids with ADHD
Movement, hands-on projects and short, varied bursts of focus aren't a distraction here — they're how the day is built.
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Kids on the spectrum
Deep interests are followed, not shut down. Small groups mean less noise, less pressure to mask, more room to be understood.
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Kids who just didn't fit
Anxious in exam-driven classrooms, bored by rote learning, or made to feel "behind" — they get a fresh start, on their own terms.
Play
Do
Learn
24/7, without ever feeling like "school"
PHILOSOPHY
Play – Do – Learn, and social-emotional skills built in, not bolted on.
Our approach connects social-emotional learning with a wider commitment to sustainable, inclusive education and the values of UN SDG 4.7. Children practise:
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Understanding and managing big emotions
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Setting goals that actually feel achievable
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Feeling and showing empathy for others
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Building relationships that last
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Making decisions they can stand behind
GLOBAL, ROOTED, NEP-ALIGNED
The best of the world's classrooms, with steadfast Indian roots.
Yen's World draws deliberately from education systems known for getting childhood right — while staying grounded in Indian philosophy's pursuit of knowledge, wisdom and truth, and aligned with India's own NEP 2020.
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Japanese System
Character building in the foundational years.
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Finnish System
Cooperation nurtured over competition.
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Singaporean System
Leadership qualities, instilled early.
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Indian Philosophy
Jnan (knowledge), Pragya (wisdom), Satya (truth) as life's highest goals.
A campus that doesn't feel like a campus.
Classes run out of our campus in the Vellayani lake area, near Kalliyoor — a setting built for kids who think and feel differently, with space to move, quiet to think, and nature always within reach.
Jan 2024School took off
4Learning pillars
2Classical dance forms taught
SmallGroup sizes, always
Life at Yen’s World
Not staged. Just our kids, being kids. Explore everyday classroom life, performances and discoveries in our gallery.
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The highest education is that which does not merely give us information but makes our life in harmony with all existence.
— Rabindranath Tagore
FOR PARENTS FINDING THEIR WAY
A different way to learn. A meaningful way to grow.
What could education look like when a child’s curiosity has room to lead? These two films explore our idea of an unskool and why divergent thinking matters.
Children bring their own strengths. We believe that space to question, experiment, make and create can help those strengths grow into ideas and action.
What we mean by an unskool
Learning through life, play, discovery and relationships—with space for each child to find their own way.
Divergent thinking: from ideas to impact
Exploring more than one answer, trying new approaches and turning curiosity into action—the habits we value in innovators, makers and creative artists.
FOR FAMILIES EXPLORING
A few things
you may wonder.
What does unschooling mean here?
It means making room for learning through interests, questions and real experiences. Yen’s World describes its philosophy as “Play–Do–Learn”, connecting learning with life through science, arts, nature and life skills.
Could this suit my child?
If you are exploring a different learning environment, start with a conversation. Share your child’s interests, experiences and support needs with the school so you can discuss the fit together.
What ages, curriculum and pathways do you offer?
Please contact the school for current age groups, learning pathways, assessment arrangements and any examination or certification options. The team can explain what is available for your child.
How can we visit or enquire about joining?
Call the school on +91 88915 10794 to discuss availability, fees and a suitable time to visit. You can also reach the team through Instagram.
Come see it for yourself.
The easiest way to know if Yen's World is right for your child is to visit, meet the team, and let them spend an afternoon there. Message us on WhatsApp and we'll set it up.
EVERY JOURNEY STARTS WITH HELLO
Let’s discover
what’s possible.
Tell us a little about your child.
Ask your questions. Get to know our world.
FIND OUR COMMUNITY
+91 99955 10794+91 88915 10794@_yensworldschool_ ↗Vellayani lake area, near Kalliyoor
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695020
Please call ahead to confirm the meeting location.