Indian schools are increasingly prioritizing internships for students in Grades 5 to 10. Learn why this shift is happening and how YuviPep's programs are helping students gain industry exposure.

Why Indian Schools Are Now Prioritizing Internships for Students in Grade 5 to 10

What began as an experiment is fast becoming a trend across progressive schools in India. Schools like NPS Banshankari, Swargarani School & PU College, and Kunskapsskolan are now actively including internship opportunities as part of student learning. Why?

Let’s go back to Avani, a Grade 8 student who joined the Innovation Base Course at her school. As part of her course, she built a Smart Agriculture System, an idea that stemmed from her grandfather’s struggles in farming. What began as a school project turned into something real, thanks to YuviPep’s Internship for School Students program.

Students selected for internships go through an interview and registration process. They are not handed a random task,they work on relevant, world-connected projects. That’s exactly what Aakash and Abhiman did when they designed an AI posture optimization system through the Innovation Base Course .

Interns are offered:

• Amazon Gift Card stipends
• Top performer recognition with extra perks
• Real mentorship and final day presentations
• Official certificates and media recognition

This internship culture has helped schools demonstrate real-world learning outcomes and enhanced their image among millennial parents who want more than grades. And when students like Ira Gandhi or Saamia present content research and entrepreneurial ideas with confidence—it reflects the evolving purpose of schools.

📍 Explore the internship model: Internship for School Students 📲 Watch what students are creating: @gen.i.community