Blue Blocks runs Cambridge IGCSE in Hyderabad the Montessori way. The Erdkinder programme follows AMI-certified Montessori curriculum standards for adolescents ages 12 to 16, integrated with Cambridge Lower Secondary and Cambridge IGCSE assessments. Running since 2005, full birth-to-eighteen programme since 2017. 1,047 children across the journey; over 45,000 parents engaged through workshops worldwide. Our adolescents have built a CubeSat that flew on ISRO's PSLV-C62, filed five patents with the Government of India, and authored peer-reviewed research with DOIs. The work below is what students do here.
Student-built payload. IN-SPACe authorised. Flew on ISRO's PSLV-C62, 12 January 2026.
Second-generation payload announced April 2026. SBB-1 alumni now mentor next cohort.
Drone humanitarian technology. Filed with Govt. of India by children ages 8–12.
Twelve adolescents built personalised AI tutors. Peer-reviewed preprint, May 2026.
From the Absorbent Mind to the Innovative Mind. First students ever featured in AMI Talks.
30th Montessori Congress (Mexico). Scientific Congress, Nobel Peace Center, Oslo.
PARENT VOICES
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Informed by published research from the Blue Blocks Micro Research Institute. Explore →
Academic Foundation
We combine the world-recognized Cambridge Lower Secondary (Grades 7-8) and IGCSE (Grades 9-10) syllabi with authentic field investigations, drone design, space labs, and professional research projects. Taught by AMI-certified diploma-holders and Cambridge-trained mentors. Externally marked at Cambridge Checkpoint (Grade 8) and Cambridge IGCSE (Grade 10).
Forces, energy, light, electricity, magnetism. Build circuits, test predictions.
Students write their own exam papers first. Monthly tests follow the Cambridge Marks Scheme, assessed three ways:
Self-assessment against the Cambridge Marks Scheme
Peer review against the same criteria to build evaluative thinking
Mentor assessment as the calibrating benchmark
The gap between the three evaluations is where real learning happens.
Over 85% of grades awarded as A* or A in Mathematics, Physics, & Chemistry.
Productive Work
Verifiable institutional record first, classroom work second.
Real satellite payload design, SBB-1 CubeSat integrated on ISRO's PSLV-C62. Showcased on national television.
Five patents filed with the Government of India. Invented by students aged 8-12.
Student-designed 25-question psychological research instrument deployed for study in workspaces.
Pulping, drying, and reforming to study circular economics.
Studying Javan Rhino, Indian Vulture, and Amur Leopard.
Twelve adolescents built personalised AI tutors. Peer-reviewed preprint May 2026, dataset on Harvard Dataverse.
A VISUAL JOURNEY THROUGH OUR SECONDARY SCHOOL LABS, FIELD RESEARCH SITES, AND SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODELS. CLICK ANY IMAGE TO VIEW IN HIGH RESOLUTION.
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Daily Rhythm
Part of the daily rhythm. Basketball, Table Tennis, Volleyball, 5K Running, 100m Sprint, Karate.
Height, Weight, Flexibility, Sprint Time
New students join from day one. No transition track. Adjustment: a few weeks.
Form submission or phone call.
Tours of labs, interact with mentors, and view live sessions.
Conceptual and skill-based evaluation to identify child's learning stage.
Admission confirmation, onboarding and cohort integration.
GOING OUTS
Not field trips. Every visit has a research question.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Field Research | Flipside workspace, geological sites, ecological sites. Every visit has a research question. |
| Professional Encounters | Professionals visit or host. Peer inquiry, not lecture. |
| International Conferences | 30th International Montessori Congress (Mexico). Montessori International Scientific Congress at the Nobel Peace Center, Oslo. AMI Talks Podcast (first student presenters in AMI Talks history). Saparya, Explore Montessori, AMI-AGM. Contributors, not observers. |
| Exhibitions & Cultural | [INPUT NEEDED] |
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ERDKINDER MENTORS
AMI-certified diploma-holders and Cambridge-trained subject specialists, working together.
| # | Name | Qualifications | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kriti Khare | B.Sc. Maths; MCA | Maths |
| 2 | Dr. Shobha Ediga | Ph.D. Plant Biotech, UoH; AMI Elem. Asst. | Biology |
| 3 | Kiranmayi R S S | M.Sc. Chemistry; AMI Elem. Asst. | Chemistry |
| 4 | Mousam Mondal | M.Sc. Theoretical Physics (Gold Medal); M.Sc. Astrophysics, Hertfordshire | Physics |
| 5 | Ranjan Kumar | B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering | Drones |
| 6 | Poulomi Bose | M.A.; B.Ed.; TESOL; Waldorf; IC CBSE, ICSE, ISC | English |
| 7 | Shailaja Chimpanna | B.Sc., B.Ed.; AMI Elem. Asst. | Telugu |
| 8 | Praveena Reddy Vanga | B.Sc., M.Sc. Computers; AMI Elem. Asst. | Hindi |
| 9 | Protiti Mookherjee | M.A. Bharatnatyam; 30+ years performing | Dance |
| 10 | Ravinder Kumar Hanshi | 7th Dan; International Referee; 44+ years | Karate |
| 11 | Joseph | M.P.Ed.; 4+ years | Sports |
EACH MENTOR: Photo + 2–3 sentence bio.
FAQ
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RELATED RESEARCH
Canonical institutional sources for the work referenced above.
| Publication | Where to Read |
|---|---|
| SBB-1 → SBB-2 Announcement | research.blueblocks.in/missions/sbb-1-to-sbb-2/(landing page pending build) |
| Student-Built Dream Teachers (Agentic AI) | research.blueblocks.in/publications/dream-teachers/(landing page pending build) |
| Flipside Research Case Study | research.blueblocks.in/publications/flipside-case-study |
| Resilience Workshop Case Study | research.blueblocks.in/publications/resilience-workshop |
| Structured Debate Case Study | research.blueblocks.in/publications/structured-debate-side-switch |
| AMI Talks Podcast | montessori-ami.org/events/ami-talks-absorbent-mind-innovative-mind |
| Nobel Peace Center / Montessori International Scientific Congress | research.blueblocks.in/newsroom/coverage/nobel-peace-center |
| BBMRI Publications Index | research.blueblocks.in/publications |
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