Education is not just business for us. It's a cause!
Vision
To provide optimal solutions for all K–12 stakeholders
Mission
To be the leading edtech SaaS platform facilitating personalised 21st-century learning
Values
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We build optimal solutions that cater to learners and fulfil their academic needs. Our products save ancillary expenses for parents. The money thus saved can be reinvested in other aspects of a child’s development.
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We focus on improving learning outcomes. We leverage technology to enhance the academic performance of learners.
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We are reliable. We guard and conserve our stakeholders’ resources with the same vigilance we use to guard and conserve our own.
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We are here for the long haul. We believe in entering into partnerships with our employees, customers, vendors, governing bodies and other stakeholders to strengthen the education ecosystem over time.
Our Story
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2007
Company is founded
The company sets up an office in Hyderabad in the name Helix Technology Solutions Pvt Ltd. It begins the process of building a team to develop next-generation technology-based solutions for the K–12 sector.
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2008
Starts operations
R&D starts in full swing to develop software that provides insights into the learning behaviour of children. LearnNext is launched and becomes available offline on CD as the most advanced self-learning programme in India.
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2009
TeachNext comes to life
Creates TeachNext, a digital interactive classroom solution that integrates new-generation technology with creative content Invests ₹350 crores to build a world-class education technology company A revolution in education begins—TeachNext is launched at 25% of the cost of digital classrooms offered by competitors.
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2010
Planning for the future
Partners with Gati for warehousing and logistics for pan-India operations Renames company as Next Education India Pvt Ltd to align with the spirit of the brand and its products
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2011
The big break
Three large school networks with 100+ schools sign up to use TeachNext Launches NextERP, an intuitive school management software that integrates and streamlines the departments, processes and functions of a school
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2012
Garners accolades and scales up
Introduces NextLabs, an experiential learning solution that enables students to use hands-on activities to learn English, Maths, Science and Robotics Wins the Innovation in Teaching Pedagogy award at the World Education Summit Gets named among the 25 best e-learning companies at the Global E-Learning Awards
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2013
Winning doesn’t stop
Wins the Best Multimedia Content for K–12 Education award at the World Education Summit Receives the Excellent Human Resource Management in Education Industry award instituted by National HRD Network Bags the Best Digital K–12 Multimedia Content award instituted by Wisitex World Education for Maharashtra State Board in English and Marathi
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2014
Recognition and steady growth begins
Launches NextCurriculum, a comprehensive integrated curriculum for pre-primary and primary schools Wins the Best School Books Solution Award at Global Learn Tech Conference and Awards Gets conferred with the Best Emerging School ERP award at Digital Edge ICT Conclave on Education
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2015
Growth continues
Wins the Innovation in Teaching Pedagogy award at the World Education Summit Bags the Innovation Excellence Award in Education instituted by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) Gets empanelled by CBSE for teacher training
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2016
Reaching new heights
Launches NextPlay, a comprehensive curriculum solution for pre-primary learners Reaches the milestone of 10,000 schools and 10 million students Wins the Innovation in Pre-school Pedagogy award at the World Education Summit
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2017
Building for the world
Doubles R&D budget to ₹30 crores with plans to further scale up the following year Starts developing NextLearningPlatform (NLP), an adaptive solution for individualised learning First school to use NextLearningPlatform opens in Chennai, India
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2018
Raring to go beyond borders
Market surveys to set up the company beyond the Indian soil NextLearningPlatform’s ERP modules enhanced with state-of-the-art features NextCurriculum app launched
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2019
Transcending continents
Establishes Next Education Services LLC in the Middle East TeachNext v2, an enhanced version of TeachNext launched Adaptive Assessments launched in the NextLearningPlatform
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2020
Catering to blended learning
Launches Live Lecture, a state-of-the-art distance learning tool Launches TeachNext Hybrid to support hybrid learning Launches Exam Proctoring, an AI-based invigilation tool
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2021
Going truly international
Establishes in Africa With a rapidly growing user base for the NextLearningPlatform in the Middle East, it is launched in Arabic Next360, a comprehensive school productivity suite is launched
Key People
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Beas Dev Ralhan
Chief Executive Officer
As the CEO of Next Education, Beas Dev Ralhan imparts energy, inspiration and direction to the company’s vision. Under his leadership, Next Education has transformed from a fast-paced education technology company to one of the most respected education solutions providers in India. He has a graduate degree from IIT Bombay and an MBA from London Business School.
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Raveendranath Kamath
Chief Financial Officer
Raveendranath Kamath is the co-founder and chief financial officer of Next Education. He is an entrepreneur and a serial investor with over two decades of experience in finance and operations. At Next Education, he oversees financial planning and plays an integral role in product engineering and supply chain management. Mr Kamath graduated from IIT Kharagpur.
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Daljit Singh
Director
Daljit Singh’s association with the organisation dates back to its inception. He has over 26 years of experience and has been previously associated with several IT and telecom companies. A postgraduate in law with diplomas in intellectual property law from premier institutes such as NALSAR and WIPO, Geneva, he is the organisation's legal adviser.
Team
We work with the intention of helping the unknown child sitting in a far-away classroom develop a lifelong love for learning. Education for us is not just business. It is a cause. We are Next Education.
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400+
Sales and Marketing Experts
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300+
Certified Support Engineers
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200+
R&D Technology Specialists
