Make Your School a STEM Enabled School.
The SES badge is most recognised mark of school STEM excellence. 100+ schools have earned it. Principals display it at reception, parents look for it, and students feel proud to attend.
🗺️ Is your school on the SES Map?
Check which badge tier your peers in your city have earned.
Key Distinction: The school builds and owns the STEM ecosystem. Makers’ Muse provides the complete programme — curriculum, open-source tools, certification, hardware kits, and an ongoing dedicated coordinator.
SES Silver Badge
YEAR 1 · Foundation
SES Gold Badge
YEAR 2 · Research Active
SES Platinum Badge
YEAR 3+ · Excellence
WHY MOST SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMMES FAIL
The 4 Challenges Every Serious Principal Faces
70%
of schools report lack of trained STEM faculty
65%
struggle selecting the right STEM tools
60%
cannot sustain long-term STEM programmes
55%
want better AI & robotics but don’t know how
✗ The Old Way — Why It Fails
Buy a kit. Attend one workshop. Hope teachers figure it out. Programme fades after Term 1 because no one owns it, no one measures it, and no one follows up. Parents notice. Students disengage. The kit collects dust.
✓ The SES Way — Why It Works
Makers’ Muse delivers the complete programme and stays. Teachers are FDP-certified before Day 1. Students build real things from Day 1. Monthly reports hold everyone accountable. The school earns a badge that grows in value every year.
WHAT THE SES PROGRAMME DELIVERS
Everything Your School Needs to Earn the Badge
One programme partner. Six pillars. A self-sustaining STEM ecosystem that grows stronger every year.
PILLAR 01
Board-Aligned Curriculum
Grade 1–12. Mapped to CBSE, ICSE, IB and Cambridge. Progressive from block coding to AI, robotics, and published research.
PILLAR 02
Open-Source Tool Stack
Arduino, Micro:bit, Python, Scratch — the same tools used at top universities globally. Zero vendor lock-in. Skills that stay valuable forever. No proprietary ecosystem dependency.
PILLAR 03
Student Certification
Students certified at the end of each academic year. The school builds genuine internal capacity — not dependence on us.
PILLAR 04
Hardware & Materials
Age-appropriate STEM hardware for each grade band — delivered, documented, and replaced as needed under the subscription. Schools never need to manage procurement.
PILLAR 05
Competition Coaching
Preparation and entry for RoboCup, WRO, IRIS National Science Fair, Google Science Fair, IIT Techfest, and ATL Innovation Marathon. Makers’ Muse schools have reached national and international stages.
PILLAR 06
Monthly Reporting & PTM Showcases
Parents receive monthly student progress reports. School management gets ecosystem data. Students present projects at every PTM. Results are visible to everyone — especially parents.
THE SES BADGE PROGRAMME
Three Tiers. Earned — Not Bought.
The SES badge is recognised mark of school STEM excellence. It is earned through consistent programme delivery and measurable student outcomes — not through payment. It has three tiers, each representing a deeper commitment to STEM excellence.
Entry
- ✓ SES programme subscription active for one full term
- ✓ Certified teachers delivering curriculum
- ✓ First PTM showcase conducted — student work presented to parents
- ✓ Framed certificate + brass reception placard + digital badge issued
Achievement
- ✓ All SES Silver requirements maintained
- ✓ YSRP research programme active ✓ At least 1 student research paper submitted or accepted for publication
- ✓ Gold badge upgrade + SES Principal Circle invitation issued
Elite
- ✓ All SES Gold requirements maintained for 2+ consecutive years
- ✓ 3+ students with published peer-reviewed research papers
- ✓ National or international competition placement achieved
- ✓ Platinum badge + Annual Showcase Event + Principal Circle senior membership
THE SES INDUCTION PACKAGE
When Your School Joins — This Is What Happens.
This is not a confirmation email. It is an induction into a movement. Every new SES school receives a physical and digital induction package within 5 days of going live.
Framed SES Certificate
A premium A3 framed certificate with the school’s name, tier level, and the Makers’ Muse SES seal. Hung in reception or the principal’s office.
Brass Reception Placard
A physical brass placard: “STEM Enabled School — Certified by Makers’ Muse.” Installed at school reception. Parents see it. Prospective families ask about it.
Digital Badge for Website
HTML badge widget embedded on the school website — links back to the school’s profile on the SES Map. Shows live badge tier status.
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SES Map Listing
School added to ses.makersmuse.in within 24 hours. Live student achievement feed linked to the school profile. Searchable by any principal or parent across Global.
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SES Principal Circle Access
Invitation to the invitation-only Principal Circle WhatsApp group — 100 school principals sharing results, making peer introductions, and building STEM movement.
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Press Release Template
A pre-written press release your school can send to local media: “[School Name] Becomes a STEM Enabled School.” Many SES schools have received local newspaper coverage.
THE SES INDUCTION CEREMONY
Your School Is Added to the Map Live.
Every quarterly, Makers’ Muse hosts a brief online SES Induction. New schools are introduced to the full Principal Circle. The school is added to the SES Map in real time.
THE SES PRINCIPAL CIRCLE
The Group Every Serious Principal Wants to Be In.
100 school principals. One WhatsApp group. Invitation only. Membership requires SES certification. This is not a vendor group — it is a peer network of most forward-thinking school leaders.
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Peer introductions & referrals
Principals introduce each other to competition coaches, vendors, sponsors, and talent within a trusted network of verified educators. -
Early access to the STEM Quarterly Report
Circle members see the national STEM data before it is published anywhere — giving them a genuine planning advantage. -
Competition coaching network
Share preparation strategies, team rosters, and results before major national competitions. Collaborative advantage over non-member schools. -
Priority access to new programmes
SES Circle schools are the first to access new Makers' Muse offerings before public launch — at founding-member pricing.
To join the Principal Circle, your school must be a certified SES school. The Circle cannot be joined directly — it is accessed by earning the badge.
BOARD ALIGNMENT
Built for Your School's Board — Not Generic
Every SES curriculum module is mapped to board requirements. No extra work for your teachers. No curriculum conflicts. Just seamless integration.
CBSE
- NEP 2020 compliant
- Computer Science aligned
- ATL programme compatible
- Activity-based learning
ICSE
- Computer Applications
- Science project support
- Practical assessment ready
- Environmental Science
IB
- MYP Design Technology
- DP Computer Science
- CAS activity credit
- TOK integrations
Cambridge
- IGCSE Computer Science
- Cambridge ICT pathway
- Global Perspectives
- Skills assessment aligned
PARTNERSHIP MODEL
One Simple Model. No Surprises.
Makers' Muse operates on a single, transparent model — because complexity creates friction and friction kills great programmes.
Monthly Subscription
Per Student · Per Month · No Large Upfront Cost
- Schools pay a predictable monthly fee based on enrolled students
- Hardware kits, and dedicated coordinator all covered
- Monthly progress reports and school management dashboard
- Full SES curriculum and tool stack included in the per-student fee
- Scale up or down based on student enrolment each year
- Schools start without capital risk
Exact per-student pricing depends on school size, board, grade range, and programme scope. We present a custom quote after the free 30-minute consultation. Most schools find the per-student cost is less than the price of one coaching class per month.
THE SES ONBOARDING JOURNEY
5 Steps From First Call to STEM Enabled School
Typically 4–6 weeks from consultation to first student session.
Free Consultation
30 minutes. We map your school’s board, size, grade range, and STEM goals — no obligation.
Custom SES Plan
Tailored curriculum scope, grade rollout, hardware selection, and exact per-student pricing.
Subscription & Delivery
Agreement signed. Kits delivered within 7 days. Dedicated coordinator assigned for the year.
Teacher FDP
All teachers certified before the first student session. School is operationally ready and independent.
Induction & Live
Students build from Day 1. Badge issued. Map listing live. Induction Ceremony completed.
SCHOOL SUCCESS STORIES
What SES Schools Achieve
Witty International School, Malad — Mumbai
Started as a Silver school with one grade cohort. Expanded to all grades by Year 2. First YSRP cohort produced 3 published research papers. Renewing for Year 3 with YSRP now integrated into the annual curriculum calendar.
“Our STEM culture changed completely. From circuits to AI and app development — students engaged in hands-on, age-appropriate projects that brought learning to life.”
— Swapna Shaji, Headmistress
🏅 SES Silver · Year 2
Jaipuriar School — Delhi NCR
Launched the SES programme for Grades 6–10 in their first year. Focused on building teacher confidence and student engagement before expanding. All 6 teachers FDP-certified. First cohort of students entered RoboCup Junior India.
“The systematic approach — curriculum, tools, teacher training, and monthly reports — gave us a programme we could actually manage. Not just a one-time workshop.”
— Principal, Jaipuriar School