• A meaningful alternative 
    to conventional 
    college education.

The world is constantly changing and progressing.
What are you doing differently that makes you
stand out?

If the well-trodden path is what you seek, good luck! But,if you are a curious nonconformist looking for lifelong learning, we welcome you to the world of Zoho Schools!

Why Zoho Schools?

What we teach:

The Focus here is on future-proof skills that are relevant for real software careers

What we look for:

At Zoho Schools, and at Zoho Corp, we have always looked for skillsets and abilities rather than for paper credentials and degree certificates

We don't charge, we pay!

Rs. 10,000/month during the first year, which goes up to Rs. 15,000 the second year.

Career Opportunities:

After completion of the course, you are automatically inducted as an employee into
Zoho Corporation, a world leader in cloud-based software products.

Who is Zoho Schools for?

If you are raring to achieve your career goals and would rather not let a conventional college education stand in the way, Zoho Schools is where you should be. 

Zoho Schools now operates from four locations in Tamil Nadu, India. Applications are welcome from all anywhere in India!

DID 
​YOU 
​KNOW?

15% of Zoho Corp's workforce became employees before they became graduates!

+2 / Diploma Students

For students looking for a well-rounded training in software engineering and product development.




For students with a keen interest in art and an eye for aesthetic detail, a finishing school for user experience professionals.




A successful business needs more than just high tech and great visual design. A heady mix of excellent support, effective marketing, and efficient sales is as important.


The School for Advanced study serves as an Honours Program, allowing students who have the hunger and passion to develop breadth of knowledge in two fields, not just depth in one. 

Graduates

The Zoho School for Graduate Studies is aimed at helping college graduates bridge the gap between academia and industry.


Women in Career Break

Marupadi is a career-relaunch bootcamp from The Zoho Schools of Learning.

Through this program, we support Women in Tech as they return to work after a career intermission.

Curriculum

What will Zoho Schools teach me?

You will be taught hands-on software engineering, relevant English communication skills, and helpful mathematical concepts.

How do we work?

Credibility

How credible is Zoho Schools?

Zoho Schools is now in its 20th successful year! 2000+ graduates, comprising 15% of Zoho's employee count, stand testimony to its effectiveness.

Qualification

What should my basic qualification be?

Your age should be within the range of 17 to 20. This two-year program is an exclusive opportunity for students looking for a meaningful alternative to conventional colleges. So, college graduates needn't apply.

How useful
was college?

Way back in 2004, curiosity had us running a poll at Zoho to find out, "How useful and relevant do you find the ‘education’ you received at college to your current job?"

43%

Massive time waste,
Teachers were no good

13%

Wasted time,
Parent’s money too!

20%

It was really useful

24%

College was good,
but I fooled around

And that reconfirmed our belief
that almost all learning that is
really useful for work is learnt
while on the job!



Practical
exposure to
actual work.



Stipend during training period.


High speed internet, A/C classrooms.


What do we do at
Zoho Schools ​that ​
typical colleges don’t?

​(and perhaps can’t)


Opportunity to
learn and work
with IT professionals.





Assessments
adopt open-book,
group-projects
 approach.




Focus on
comm. skills,
not plain old grammar.


Expert teachers who are active practitioners too.


A regularly updated dynamic syllabus and curriculum.

What the Alumni at Zoho say

Video
testimonials

Answer to every question you
ever had about Zoho Schools!

Zoho Schools' President Rajendran Dandapani's interview - RJ Miruthula (92.7 BigFM Tamil)

All that you ever wanted to know about Zoho Schools!


How to prepare for Zoho Schools Entrance Examination?

Working Elsewhere, Higher Studies, after completing Zoho Schools? 

Why is there an age restriction to join Zoho Schools?

Graduate studies

Zoho School for Graduate Studies! (English)

ஸோஹோ ஸ்கூல் ஃபார் கிராஜுவேட் ஸ்டடீஸ்! (Tamil)

Marupadi

"Marupadi" from Zoho School of Learning!

Tech/ Design/ Business

Zoho Schools' President Rajendran Dandapani's interview - RJ Miruthula (92.7 BigFM Tamil)

All that you ever wanted to know about Zoho Schools!


How to prepare for Zoho Schools Entrance Examination?

Working Elsewhere, Higher Studies, after completing Zoho Schools? 

Why is there an age restriction to join Zoho Schools?

Graduate Studies

Zoho School for Graduate Studies! (English)

ஸோஹோ ஸ்கூல் ஃபார் கிராஜுவேட் ஸ்டடீஸ்! (Tamil)

Marupadi

"Marupadi" from Zoho School of Learning!

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