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Netherlands, Rotterdam
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The school runs the TISA MBA program for children aged 4–18 aimed at developing 21st-century skills, creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, and leadership potential. The MBA consists of 24 modules, and students work in teams to develop projects and present them to business experts at startup fairs at the end of each module (December and May). The curriculum includes modules such as My First Project, Creative Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Economics through Fairy Tales, Financial Literacy, My Company, Customer Development, and Internet of Things. The school emphasizes an entrepreneurial mindset and collaboration as core elements of its learning approach. The program also emphasizes social-emotional development through its focus on emotional intelligence and teamwork.
The school has a Special Needs Care Group. It provides individualized support for neurodiverse children aged 4–7. The program is designed to support neurodiverse learners within the early years.
Theodore International Startup Academy (TISA) in Leiden is an international primary school catering to students aged 3 to 12. Following an English and Dutch bilingual approach, TISA is a candidate school for the IB Primary Years Programme. The school uniquely integrates the TISA MBA program—a 24-module business curriculum where students design entrepreneurial projects and pitch them at the school’s startup fair. Students also choose between specific professional tracks: STEM, focusing on robotics, coding, and 3D modeling, or CAD, emphasizing graphic design, drama, and music. The campus features distinctive resources, including an on-site petting zoo with alpacas, goats, and rabbits to teach animal care. Additionally, the school provides a branded Tesla transfer service for students commuting from nearby areas. Daily schedules feature organic meals prepared by an in-house cook and mandatory sports sessions like jiu-jitsu, ensuring students engage directly with practical skills and hands-on projects.
