# StayQrious Neoschool

> A Cambridge-accredited, Y Combinator-backed remote, project-based school for Grades 3–8. Eight children to a coach. No rote learning, no homework.

StayQrious is a remote, project-based neoschool (an online school) for Grades 3–8. Children learn in pods of eight with one coach, through real projects rather than lectures or rote learning — no homework, four focused hours a day (Mon–Fri, 9:30am–2:30pm IST). The curriculum is Cambridge-accredited (IGCSE pathway at Grade 10) and covers Math, Science, ELA, Computational Thinking, and Durable Skills (Social & Emotional Learning, learning how to learn, critical thinking and financial literacy). Founded in 2020, StayQrious is backed by Y Combinator and serves families across India and the Gulf. Fee: Rs. 2,60,000 per year.

Accreditation: StayQrious is a registered Cambridge International school, centre number IA462, recognised by Cambridge Assessment International Education and listed at https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/why-choose-us/find-a-cambridge-school/?Location=Online.

## Start here
- [Home](https://stayqrious.com/): What StayQrious is and who it is for.
- [A day at StayQrious](https://stayqrious.com/how-it-works/): The school day block by block: assembly, opening circle, project work, deep work.
- [Curriculum](https://stayqrious.com/curriculum/): Subjects taught, learning science, assessment, and Cambridge accreditation.
- [Our Coaches](https://stayqrious.com/coaches/): How coaches are selected and trained — managers of learning, not lecturers.
- [Admissions & Fees](https://stayqrious.com/admissions/): How to join, the admissions process, and the annual fee.

## Why it works
- [Project-based learning](https://stayqrious.com/project-based-learning/): What project-based learning is and why it builds durable skills.
- [8 children per coach](https://stayqrious.com/small-class-sizes/): Why deliberately small pods change how children learn.
- [How we track progress](https://stayqrious.com/how-we-assess/): Formative and summative assessment without marks-driven cramming.
- [Durable skills, named & practised](https://stayqrious.com/durable-skills-named-and-practiced/): Mini-course projects where a durable skill like managing emotions or critical thinking is the explicit objective.
- [Durable skills through projects](https://stayqrious.com/durable-skills-through-pbl-structure/): How project structures make children practise durable skills like curiosity, collaboration and self-awareness.
- [Reviews](https://stayqrious.com/reviews/): Stories and reviews from StayQrious parents.
- [About us](https://stayqrious.com/about/): The story, mission, and founders behind StayQrious.

## For specific families
- [For children who learn differently](https://stayqrious.com/for-different-learners/): A flexible, small-group fit for varied learning needs.
- [For travelling families](https://stayqrious.com/for-travelling-families/): School that travels with the family — learn from anywhere.
- [Online school in Bangalore](https://stayqrious.com/online-school-bangalore/): A project-based online school option for Bangalore families.
- [Online school for Grade 5](https://stayqrious.com/online-school-grade-5/): What Grade 5 looks like at StayQrious.

## Compare
- [vs 21K School](https://stayqrious.com/vs-21k-school/): A side-by-side comparison with 21K School.
- [vs Dreamtime Learning](https://stayqrious.com/vs-dreamtime-learning/): A side-by-side comparison with Dreamtime Learning School.

## Answers & resources
- [FAQ](https://stayqrious.com/faq/): Honest answers to the questions parents ask most.
- [Why does my child hate school?](https://stayqrious.com/blog-why-does-my-child-hate-school/): A look at why children disengage from school — and what helps.
- [What's a good class size?](https://stayqrious.com/blog-what-is-a-good-class-size/): Why "average" class size misleads, and what size actually changes.
- [Is online school good for primary kids?](https://stayqrious.com/blog-is-online-school-good-for-primary-kids/): An honest take on online school for younger children.
- [Enquire now](https://stayqrious.com/enquire-now/): Get in touch to learn more or apply.