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
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.

MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER
We believe every child deserves an education that recognises their strengths and gives their potential room to grow.
At Yen’s World, we welcome children with special learning needs, as well as exceptionally gifted children whose abilities call for greater challenge, deeper exploration and meaningful opportunities to excel. Every child deserves understanding, encouragement and an environment where they can flourish as their authentic selves.
If you feel your child would benefit from a different learning environment, we invite you to discover our unskool. Our vision is to nurture each child’s potential through care, personal attention and the freedom to think differently.
Captain Rajeev Nair
Founder, Yen’s World School
A DIFFERENT STARTING POINT
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
Every day blends science, arts, nature and life skills: a science project might end in a dance, a nature walk in problem-solving.
AI, robotics, coding and cell biology — taught project-first, in a flexible, low-stress digital environment.
Ask. Try. Discover.Western classical ballet and Indian classical Bharatanatyam, music and theatre — building discipline and stamina through joy.
Find your own voice.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.Language, speaking, unstructured problem-solving — and practice handling failure with strength, not shame.
Grow together.
Different minds. Shared discoveries.SPACE TO BE YOURSELF
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 ↗Different children need different spaces to grow. We begin with their interests, strengths and support needs.
Movement, hands-on projects and short, varied bursts of focus aren't a distraction here — they're how the day is built.
Deep interests are followed, not shut down. Small groups mean less noise, less pressure to mask, more room to be understood.
Anxious in exam-driven classrooms, bored by rote learning, or made to feel "behind" — they get a fresh start, on their own terms.
Our approach connects social-emotional learning with a wider commitment to sustainable, inclusive education and the values of UN SDG 4.7. Children practise:
Understanding and managing big emotions
Setting goals that actually feel achievable
Feeling and showing empathy for others
Building relationships that last
Making decisions they can stand behind
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.
Character building in the foundational years.
Cooperation nurtured over competition.
Leadership qualities, instilled early.
Jnan (knowledge), Pragya (wisdom), Satya (truth) as life's highest goals.
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.
Not staged. Just our kids, being kids. Explore everyday classroom life, performances and discoveries in our gallery.
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
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.
Learning through life, play, discovery and relationships—with space for each child to find their own way.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Tell us a little about your child.
Ask your questions. Get to know our world.
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695020
Please call ahead to confirm the meeting location.
