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.
Opportunity to participate in lower, Middle and Upper competitions.
Private & International/Bilingual schools, School Groups.
Aligns to International BTEC Qualification in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship.
How
Delivered through Tycoon digital platform, where students can take ownership of their own businesses and Teachers can monitor their progress.
Teacher-led with all resources (in English) on the platform and PJF support (remote).
As a standalone enrichment programme or built into Business curriculum.
When
Recommend 1 hour a week for 1 term.
Flexibility to deliver programme over two terms or 3 off-timetable enrichment days.
Final student evaluations due by end of academic year.
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
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.
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.