Who’s doing it, and why NovaQuest is taking it further.
Everyone agrees that children need to learn creativity, problem-solving, and adaptability.
Yet, very few schools worldwide are built on entrepreneurship as the foundation of education.
At NovaQuest Academy, we believe that entrepreneurial thinking is not just about starting a business; it’s about how you approach life:
- Seeing opportunities,
- Thinking critically,
- Solving problems creatively, and
- Leading with purpose.
But are there other schools doing something similar?
The answer is yes, a few.
And they’re paving the way for a much-needed change in how we educate the next generation.
Schools Leading the Way in Entrepreneurship Education
- African Leadership Academy (ALA) – South Africa
A pioneering high school (ages 16–19) that blends a strong academic programme with an Entrepreneurial Leadership curriculum. Students run real enterprises, lead community projects, and develop leadership skills for Africa’s future. - Aldridge Foundation – England
A network of schools across the UK embedding enterprise and entrepreneurial thinking across their ethos, from primary to sixth form. Students learn innovation, teamwork, and real-world problem-solving as part of daily learning. - NFTE (Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship) – Global
A non-profit that partners with schools worldwide to deliver entrepreneurship and financial literacy programmes for middle and high school students. Students learn to design products, pitch ideas, and develop entrepreneurial mindsets. - BizWorld.org – International
Focused on younger learners, BizWorld brings entrepreneurship into primary schools through “mini-company” projects where students act as CEOs, CFOs, and marketers. It builds confidence, teamwork, and soft skills early on.
Why Entrepreneurship in Schools Is Still Rare
Despite growing awareness, research shows that most countries still struggle to integrate entrepreneurship meaningfully into school curricula.
The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) reports a large gap between enthusiasm and implementation.
Schools often introduce entrepreneurship as a club or short-term project rather than weaving it into the fabric of education.
The World Bank also highlights a concern for younger students: how to balance start-up-style learning with foundational academic development.
Many educators hesitate to fully embrace entrepreneurial learning because traditional assessments and policies still reward memorisation over innovation.
What Makes NovaQuest Academy Different
At NovaQuest Academy, we’re not adding entrepreneurship as an extracurricular activity.
Entrepreneurship is the backbone of how we teach every subject.
Our proprietary STARTUP Pedagogy blends:
- Academic subjects (Maths, Science, English, Humanities)
- Entrepreneurial mindset and real-world projects
- Life skills and personal development
- AI and digital literacy
- Creativity and innovation
- Physical wellbeing and mental health
- Purpose-driven leadership
We’re building a curriculum that prepares students not just to consume, but to create and connect learning with purpose and to understand the “why” behind what they study.
Unlike traditional schools, NovaQuest will serve entrepreneur-parents who value initiative, curiosity, and independence.
They’re not looking for endless exams or repetitive drills.
They want their children to tackle real-world challenges with knowledge, confidence, and creativity.
Our approach draws on six years of experience with Rhema E-School in Latin America, where hundreds of students have already learned through project-based, entrepreneurial education.
NovaQuest now brings that same philosophy to the UK, updated for a digital, AI-driven world.
Building a New Kind of Education
Entrepreneurship education shouldn’t be an optional extra.
It should be the framework that helps every child discover what they’re capable of.
At NovaQuest, we’re reimagining what school can be.
A place where academic learning, entrepreneurship, and wellbeing work together to raise confident, creative, purpose-driven young people.
The world is changing fast.
But education systems are not.
Want to learn more about NovaQuest Academy and the STARTUP Pedagogy?
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Diana Pineda is an entrepreneur, educator, and author passionate about reimagining education for the next generation. She is the founder of Rhema E-School and NovaQuest Academy.