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Tycoon
International

We support international education

around the world

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We have a growing community of international schools taking part in Tycoon and have seen fantastic student-led businesses from a number of countries including the UAE, China and Hong Kong.

We empower young people to think creatively, work together, and develop entrepreneurial skills by turning ideas into real business ventures.

How it works

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Why take part?

Tycoon Programme takes you on an exciting journey from coming up with a business idea through to developing a brand, trading and making a profit.

Three Competitions

Tycoon Lower (6-11), Tycoon Middle (12-15) and Tycoon Upper (16-18)

Digital Platform

The innovative digital platform gives young people ownership of their business.

Adaptive Education

Flexible delivery models to work for your school and students

Tycoon Awards Ceremony

Opportunity to attend the prestigious Tycoon Awards Ceremony in London

Tycoon International Enterprise Competition Costs

We ask international fee-paying schools to contribute to the cost of the competition. If you are based outside the UK, please get in touch using the contact form below to discuss launching Tycoon in your school or country. Cost vary from region to region and cover:
Tycoon League

Track performance against peers globally.

Goodwill Loan

Up to £500 refundable per school.

ESL Support

Business English resources for all learners.

Promotion Tools

Assembly pack with Peter Jones CBE video.

Student Spotlight

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Profit: £181

FlowerTeam

Loan: £300
Shanghai Huaer Middle School, China
The students’ business upcycled wooden crates sourced from a landfill site into flower displays, & impressed judges with their initiative in selling products to local businesses while raising money for a hospice.
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Profit: £579.12

Hooked

Loan: £300
Al Diyafah High School, UAE
A team creating affordable and trendy gifts, focusing on posters, paintings, bookmarks & mugs. Pesronalising the products set them apart, and a successful promotional campaign led to them making over £1400.
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Pricing for Tycoon EPQ starts from £1,200 for

5 students.