This EdTech company provides research-based tools for educational institutions to map, measure, and develop students' 21st Century Competencies. Their scientifically validated assessments translate abstract skills into actionable data for educators to inform practice and track growth against global standards. The platform ensures institutions can effectively assess and foster the human skills essential for future readiness beyond traditional academics.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Educational institutions often struggle to quantify the impact of their soft skill development programs, leaving them without data to inform pedagogical strategies or demonstrate student progress. This gap hinders the ability to effectively prepare students for future career and life challenges.
Solution
Beyond Education provides a scientifically validated, online assessment platform designed to measure and track 12 core 21st-century competencies. The platform delivers detailed individual, school, and network reports, offering actionable insights for educators and administrators. By leveraging research-based methodologies, Beyond Education empowers institutions to make data-driven decisions, enhance program effectiveness, and improve student learning outcomes. The assessment is available in multiple languages to support global educational initiatives.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and educational organizations seeking to measure and enhance student soft skills and overall competency development.
Features
- **Competency Compound Inventory (CCI-21):** A psychometrically validated assessment instrument measuring 12 core 21st-century competencies across Skills, Character, and Meta-Learning dimensions.
- **Multi-Dimensional Reporting:** Generates three distinct report types:
- **Individual Reports:** Personalized results detailing student strengths and areas for development.
- **School Reports:** Aggregated data for pedagogical insights and comparative analysis.
- **Network Reports:** Macro-level analysis for educational stakeholders, including benchmarking.
- **Research-Based Framework:** Aligned with international frameworks such as PISA and social-emotional learning models like CASEL, grounded in peer-reviewed publications.
- **Strength-Based Approach:** Facilitates the identification and development of student strengths to support overall competency growth.
- **Multi-Language Support:** Assessment and reporting available in English, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Spanish, and French, with accommodation for other languages upon request.
- **Online Assessment Delivery:** A 30-minute, web-based assessment accessible via various devices with a stable internet connection.
- **Data Security and Privacy:** Adherence to GDPR standards with industry-standard encryption protocols for student data protection.