A School Built On Innovation Driven by Purpose

A School Built On Innovation Driven by Purpose

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A world beyond boundaries

A world beyond boundaries

Go beyond the core curriculum

Go beyond the core curriculum

Go beyond the traditional

Go beyond the traditional

Go beyond learning

Go beyond learning

Go beyond the core curriculum

Go beyond the core curriculum
Explore the Possibilities

India's First International School of
Innovation, Creativity and Design

Learning with Purpose, Living with Meaning

Purpose-Based Learning moves beyond textbooks to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and empathy through real-world problem-solving. This approach enables students to discover their strengths, contribute meaningfully, and shape a better future. This is the essence of Ekya Nava – to empower the next generation of thinkers, innovators, scientists, product leaders, changemakers, and techpreneurs.

What We Believe In

What We
Believe In

The Way We Grow

The Way
We Grow

Ekya Nava’s purpose-based education system enhances student learning by creating a hands-on environment where creativity, and imagination are emphasised in addition to furthering the core curriculum.

Ekya Nava helps develop transferable life skills through experimentation and play like problem solving, creative ideation, collaboration and confidence – going beyond the core curriculum 

Ekya Nava equips students for a fast-changing world with the skills and resilience needed to make meaningful observations and contributions for themselves, to their families and to the world through their work and ideas.

Design

The Design Pathway introduces learners to design thinking, enabling them to approach challenges with creativity and purpose, developing the ability to create solutions that are both functional and impactful.

Making

The Making Pathway focuses on hands-on learning, and encourages creative problem-solving, experimentation, and the development of practical skills through real-world tasks.

Information Technology & Society

This pathway equips learners with a strong foundation in computing systems, programming, data analysis, digital networks, and skills to navigate and contribute to an increasingly interconnected world.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

The Innovation & Entrepreneurship Pathway explores design thinking, ethical business practices, and real-world problem-solving to create impactful solutions and lead with confidence.

Advisors & Ambassador

Industry leaders who believe in Ekya Nava’s vision and are committed to transforming the educational experience for the next generation.

Anirvan Chowdhury

Anirvan Chowdhury

Ambassador

Investment Director, Qualcomm Ventures

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Investor across enterprise tech, SaaS, deep tech, and healthcare across India and global markets. Ex- Vice President at Premji Invest and Blume Ventures. Investor and board observer in numerous companies including LambdaTest, Capillary, and Shadowfax.

Varada Rajan Krishna

Varada Rajan Krishna

Ambassador

Co-founder, The 100 Open Startups | Senior Investment Advisor, Discovery Nxt

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Serial tech entrepreneur and angel investor with 30+ years building and scaling technology ventures across telecom, cleantech, and software domains. Multiple exits including two IPOs; mentored 300+ founders across global incubation and accelerator programs.

Arvind Malhan

Arvind Malhan

Ambassador

Partner, New Silk Route

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Senior Private Equity & Venture Capital investor across India and US, focused on growth investments across business services and consumer services companies leveraging technology. Former leadership roles at J.P. Morgan and New Enterprise Associates led multiple IPOs across portfolio companies.

Madhav Krishna

Madhav Krishna

Ambassador

Founder and CEO, Vahan.ai

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Entrepreneur building an AI-driven hiring platform and creating opportunities for India’s 400M+ blue-collar workers. Recognised as a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum. Former Product & Engineering Lead at Adstruc.

Jyotsna Pattabiraman

Jyotsna Pattabiraman

Ambassador

Partner, Aureolis Ventures

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nvestor across climate, health, and deeptech with experience building global products and companies. Founder & former CEO of Grow Fit; held leadership positions at Knowlarity, D&B, Yahoo, eBay, and Oracle.

Vikaash Khdloya

Vikaash Khdloya

Ambassador

Founder & Managing Partner, Boundless Capita

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Investor & entrepreneur backing high-growth businesses across markets. Former CEO of Embassy REIT and one of the youngest Managing Directors at Blackstone, overseeing a $5B real estate portfolio in India. Served on 45+ portfolio company boards across global private equity-backed businesses; Recognised as a “40 Under Forty” Business Leader by The Economic Times.

Dr. Nandlal L Sharda

Dr. Nandlal L Sharda

Advisor

Former Professor, IIT Bombay

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Over 4 decades of experience in leadership roles, including Head of the Computer Science Department, Dean of Academic Programmes, and Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at IIT Bombay.

Abhijit Bose

Abhijit Bose

Advisor

Founder & CEO, AmbyTech | Former Head of WhatsApp India

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Business leader and entrepreneur with 25+ years of experience building and scaling products and businesses in the US and Asia. Aspen Fellow; Co-founder & Former CEO of Ezetap, acquired by Razorpay. Board Member at Navi; held leadership roles at Intuit and Oracle.

Sanjay Shah

Sanjay Shah

Advisor

Former COO, Wadhwani Foundation

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Three decades of experience building, scaling, and backing technology ventures across India and US. Co-founder and led multiple ventures, including Skelta, Zapty, Instavans, and Everest Software, with multiple acquisitions. Angel investor in Uniphore, FarEye, Loginext and numerous others.

Khurram Masood

Khurram Masood

Advisor

Co-founder & CEO, Smalt

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European entrepreneur and product leader building an AI-first back office for the Blue Collar Trades. Chairperson of the Advisory Board at CODE University; Co-founder of African Leadership University; Former CPO at Sharpist and ex-McKinsey Associate Partner.

Vikram Vaidyanathan

Vikram Vaidyanathan

Advisor

Managing Director, Z47

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Investor backing early-stage companies across India in financial services, AI, software, and consumer. Investor and board member at Razorpay, Atomicwork, OfBusiness, Jupiter, Rocketlane, Mswipe.

Azeez Gupta

Azeez Gupta

Ambassador

Co-Founder, Rocket Learning

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Social entrepreneur building one of India’s largest early childhood non-profits Ashoka Fellow; BusinessWorld’s 40 under 40 Disruptor, Bloomberg New Economy Catalyst, Gates Foundation Goalkeeper and DRK Fellow Former Head of Strategic Initiatives at Pratham Education Foundation

Dr. Raoul- Gabriel Urma

Dr. Raoul- Gabriel Urma

Advisor

Founder & Group CEO, Cambridge Spark

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Entrepreneur building data and AI capability across global enterprises; training 20,000+ professionals across 100+ organisations. Former roles at Google, eBay, Oracle, and Goldman Sachs; PhD in Computer Science from Cambridge.

Darren Wang

Darren Wang

Advisor

Founder & CEO, OwlTing Group

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Taiwanese entrepreneur focused on blockchain, crypto, and global platforms. Leads OwlTing Group, providing e-commerce, hospitality, and supply chain solutions with presence across the US and Asia. Founder of OBOOK; investor in MomentX Metaverse, CoolBitX, MaiCoin, and numerous other firms.

Mekin Maheshwari

Mekin Maheshwari

Advisor

Founder & CEO, Udhyam Learning Foundation

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Social entrepreneur and investor building grassroots entrepreneurship ecosystems across India. Former Chief People Officer at Flipkart; Co-founded ACT Grants and Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship; Investor in Urban Company, Quizziz, Crio.do, Pratilipi, and numerous others.

Mary Li 

Mary Li 

Advisor

Founder & CEO, Atlas | Singapore's Top 100 Women in Tech

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Serial entrepreneur in global travel technology and flight distribution. Founded ASLAN, the largest air ticket platform in China before its acquisition by Alitrip (Fliggy), Alibaba’s online travel platform; Former Co CEO at Mystifly.

Vikram Vaidyanathan 

Vikram Vaidyanathan 

Pathway & Board Advisor

Managing Director, Matrix Partners 

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Entrepreneurship & Innovation Pathway

Vikram, a dynamic entrepreneur, partners with startups in fintech, edtech, and more, contributing to India's growth story. His rich career spans various roles and industries, all driving his passion for innovation. 

Rajan Patel

Rajan Patel

Advisor

Director, Stanford Seed Programs at Stanford Graduate School of Business

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Entrepreneur and educator working at the intersection of design thinking and innovation across Stanford GSB, Stanford d.school, Centre for Asia Leadership, ATÖLYE Istanbul, and global programs across the US and Asia. Co-founder & former CEO of Dent Education; part of the founding team at Embrace, with products used across 20+ countries.

Design

The Design Pathway introduces learners to design thinking, enabling them to approach challenges with creativity and purpose, developing the ability to create solutions that are both functional and impactful.

Making​​

The Making Pathway focuses on hands-on learning, and encourages creative problem-solving, experimentation, and the development of practical skills through real-world tasks.

Information Technology & Society

This pathway equips learners with a strong foundation in computing systems, programming, data analysis, digital networks, and skills to navigate and contribute to an increasingly interconnected world.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

The Innovation & Entrepreneurship Pathway explores design thinking, ethical business practices, and real-world problem-solving to create impactful solutions and lead with confidence.

Our Programs

Early Years

2.5 – 6 Years

Primary School

Grade 1 to 5

Middle School

Grade 6 to 8

Senior School

Grade 9 to 12

What We Believe In

What We
Believe In

The Way We Grow

The Way
We Grow

Our Key Advisors

Vikram Vaidyanathan
Vikram Vaidyanathan, Managing Director, Z47, is a passionate advocate for India's entrepreneurial future. With experience in product development and startups, he partners with founders to impactful, market-leading businesses for tomorrow’s India. He holds degrees from RV College and IIM Bangalore. Vikram has worked globally with companies like Samsung, IBM, and News Corp’s NDS, gaining deep experience in scaling ideas.
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Mary Li
Mary Li is the founder and CEO of Atlas, a travel tech company offering infrastructure to travel sellers and 150+ low-cost airlines. Previously, she founded Wingon Travel and ASLAN, China's largest B2B air ticket platform. With a global team, she champions innovation and serves as an Entrepreneurship and Innovation Pathway Advisor at Ekya Nava.
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Mekin Maheshwari
Mekin Maheshwari is the founder and CEO of Udhyam Learning Foundation, impacting 1.6 million students in India and uplifting micro-entrepreneurs. He co-founded G.A.M.E. and ACT Grants, focusing on scalable change. Formerly an early leader at Flipkart, he shaped its tech and people strategy. As an angel investor, Mekin supports human capital and ed-tech innovations, reflecting his belief in people's potential and commitment to social impact.
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Rajan Patel
Rajan Patel co-founder and CEO of Dent Education, empowers under-resourced youth via design thinking and entrepreneurship. He co-invented the Embrace incubator, impacting over 250,000 babies. With a BS in Biomechanical Engineering from Stanford, an MBA from Stanford, and an MPA from Harvard, his work promotes equity and real-world skills in creative education.
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Darren Wang
Darren Wang is the founder and chairman of OwlTing Group, a global blockchain firm recognized as one of Taiwan's Top 10 Emerging Giants by KPMG and HSBC. A Taiwanese entrepreneur and angel investor, he holds a Master’s in Electrical Engineering from Boston University, where he studied under Prof. Lev Levitin. His investment portfolio includes ventures in blockchain and digital payments, showcasing his commitment to tech innovation.
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Campus Tour

  • Ekya Nava is a seamless blend of functionality and creativity, crafted to inspire learning at all times. 
  • Cascading labs connect the amphitheatre lobby to the top floor, creating an open flow of activity while fostering collaboration and visibility. 
  • Classrooms with glass panels resemble galleries, inviting curiosity and creativity, while open studios for STEM and the arts encourage hands-on exploration. 
  • The Terrace Sports Arena takes play to new heights, maximising space and providing a safe, open environment for growth. 
  • Modern Aesthetics and sustainability are woven into the campus with a facade powered by solar panels and a functional windmill. 
  • Every part of Nava is thoughtfully planned to create a space where innovation thrives and learning comes alive.

Our Programs

Early Years

2.5 – 6 Years

Primary School

Grade 1 to 5

Middle School

Grade 6 to 8

Senior School

Grade 9 to 12

Our Community

We believe in a community of students, parents, educators, and others to foster a growth-oriented learning environment. By sharing their expertise and experiences, members provide students with real-world insights, enriching their education and preparing them for future challenges.

School Timings

ProgramTimings
Montessori Beginners Program8:05 AM - 12:45 PM
Montessori Sub-Junior Program8:05 AM - 12:45 PM
Montessori Junior Program8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Montessori Senior Program8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Grades 1-88:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Note: Montessori Beginners & Sub-Juniors have a flexible reporting time between 8:00 AM & 9:15 AM.

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