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Humble Beginnings, Extraordinary Growth

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Humble Beginnings, Extraordinary Growth

American World School's remarkable journey reflects our unwavering commitment to pioneering entrepreneurial education in Asia. From a bold vision to becoming the region's first entrepreneurial K-12 school, our story is one of innovation, excellence, and transformative impact.

A Legacy of Innovation

Key milestones in our journey from vision to reality

2012

The Spark of an Idea

Kidspreneur was born in Singapore with a revolutionary vision: to nurture young minds through entrepreneurial thinking and experiential learning.

2014

Recognized Excellence

Our entrepreneurial curriculum achieved a significant milestone, earning accreditation from the Ministry of Education (MOE) Singapore following rigorous review. This recognition validated our innovative approach to education.

2016

Expanding Horizons

Kidspreneur launched its first and largest training center at Express Avenue in Chennai, India, bringing world-class entrepreneurial education to aspiring young minds across the region.

2017

Empowering Young Entrepreneurs

KIDx Asia, one of Kidspreneur's flagship initiatives, debuted in Bangkok, Thailand. The inaugural edition saw 15 talented students secure investments totaling $30,000, proving that age is no barrier to entrepreneurial success.

2018

Global Partnerships

Kidspreneur established official partnerships with prestigious institutions including the International Business School of Washington, Apple Inc., Founders Institute, and Startup Canada. Our reach expanded to over 18 countries.

2021

A Historic Milestone

American World School was launched in Chennai — Asia's first entrepreneurial school featuring state-of-the-art facilities designed to foster creativity, innovation, and academic excellence. AWS became the first institution in Asia to receive accreditation from AIAASC, serving over 54+ countries worldwide, and was honored as the AIAASC Official Model School for the region.

2025

WASC Full Accreditation

In February 2025, American World School achieved Full Accreditation Status from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), one of the most respected accrediting bodies in the world. This prestigious recognition affirms our commitment to excellence and validates our position among the finest international schools globally.

2026

A New Era of Higher Education

In January 2026, American World School announced a groundbreaking strategic collaboration with the University of Silicon Valley, marking the launch of the University of Silicon Valley Chennai Campus. This partnership creates a seamless K-12 to university pathway, offering students direct access to world-class higher education in technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Today & Tomorrow

From humble beginnings to a beacon of educational innovation

From our humble beginnings to becoming a beacon of educational innovation, American World School continues to redefine what's possible in education. We don't just prepare students for the future — we empower them to create it.

Our extraordinary growth speaks for itself, but our true measure of success lies in the young entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders we nurture every day — from kindergarten through university.

Welcome to American World School — where ambitious minds become extraordinary achievers.

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