IB ENTREPRENEURSHIP & TECHNOLOGY
Shaping the next generation of impact-oriented tech leaders
The E&T programme represents a new approach to preparing students of grades 9-12 for leadership in the digital age. Starting with a strong core curriculum in STEM and humanities, students progress through increasingly advanced practical experiences, ultimately engaging in real-world innovation and entrepreneurship.
CORE SUBJECTS
Physical Education (PE)
Wellbeing & Emotional WB
Languages & Literature
Individuals & Societies
Design & Technology
Advanced Sciences
Advanced Mathematics
Arts & Creativity
Complex Systems
Advanced Communication & Presentation
Digital & Design PRO
Research Design
Competitive Maths
AMPLIFIERS
Impact Lab
Start-Up Academy
Applied Innovation Studio
TRAILBLAZERS
A series of international field trips to global innovation hubs such as Singapore, Silicon Valley, designed to immerse participants in cutting-edge ecosystems.
Programme Team
Alexander Shkuratov
CEO & Founder of the School
Deborah Economou
Head of School
Grajina Carswell
Maths Faculty Lead
Marios Afantitis
Business Management & Economics Teacher
Physics Teacher
Maths/Computer Science Teacher
Maths Academy Coordinator
IB MYP 4-5
IB Diploma & Career-related Programmes
Admission & Enrolment Process
The admission process for the Entrepreneurship & Technology Programme contains of the following procedures:
Click “Apply” on our website and fill out the form. We will contact you by email regarding space availability.
Once you receive a confirmation email, you will receive a registration link to OpenApply.
On OpenApply, you will need to complete the Learning Support Form, which helps us understand any educational needs or special requirements.
Students will complete:
CAT4 (Aptitude Test) & English Test, Interviews with Academic Team. All applicants take an initial math test to ensure equal opportunities to showcase their skills. Additional assessments follow for shortlisted candidates.
CAT4 (Aptitude Test) & English Test, Interviews with Academic Team. All applicants take an initial math test to ensure equal opportunities to showcase their skills. Additional assessments follow for shortlisted candidates.
Contract Signature & Fee Payment
Upon successful exam results, a place will be offered. To finalise enrolment, parents must fill out and sign the Enrolment Form, submit the documents, and complete fee payments.
First Day of School & Class Chat
The academic team will welcome your child on their first day. Before that, parents will receive Onboarding Emails and be invited to class chats to connect with other families and the communication team.
Sergey Shashkov
A Mathematics and Programming Educator with 20 years of teaching experience in top mathematics-focused schools in Russia. He specializes in Olympiad training, curriculum development, and educational technology, creating interactive learning tools and automated assessment systems.
- Masters in Mathematics, Lomonosov State University, Russia
- Moscow School No. 179 – Designed 1,000+ programming challenges, developed automated testing, and led an Olympiad Math Circle with 1,000+ students weekly. Trained multiple Olympiad finalists, including one winner.
- Moscow School No. 57– Led advanced math courses, student admissions, and Olympiad preparation. Developed problem generators and auto-checkers in Python.
- UCHi.RU – Created interactive math problems for 600,000 Olympiad participants and developed automated assessment tools
Nikos Papadopoulos
- MSc in Risk Management – ALBA Graduate Business School (Scholarship for Academic Excellence)
- BSc in Mathematics – Patras University (Applied Mathematics, Chaos & Complexity)
- Taught Mathematics and coordinated the Gifted & Talented Program at The Junior & Senior School, Nicosia, Cyprus.
- Coached students for mathematical competitions and led award-winning teams in Euromath/Euroscience Competitions.
- Created and implemented the Strategic Thinking and Games Club (STaG).
- Served as an Instructor for Game Theory at the Center for Talented Youth (CTY) – Johns Hopkins at Anatolia College (Athens, Greece).
- Taught A-Level & iGCSE Mathematics at American Academy Larnaca Institute.
- Lectured on Mathematics & Finance at Moraitis Private School, Athens.
- Languages: English, Greek. Start date: January 2025
Ivan Stanic
- M.Sc. & M.Phil. in Physics – Yale University (2006–2009)
- M.Phil. & B.Sc. in Physics – Belgrade University (1998–2006)
- Physics Teacher & Board Member – Mathematical Grammar School, Belgrade
- Coached students to 80+ medals in International Physics Olympiads, European Physics Olympiads, International Junior Science Olympiads, and Balkan Physics Olympiads.
- Recognized as Serbia’s most successful physics teacher in national competitions over the last decade.
- Co-authored a high school physics textbook (to be published in 2025).
- Organized the Mathematical Grammar School Cup, an international STEM competition for young learners.
- IB DP Physics Tutor, Belgrade
- Provides specialized tutoring for IB Diploma Programme students in international schools.
- Lecturer & Teaching Assistant – Yale University, Department of Physics
- Languages: English, Serbian. Start date: September 2025
About the Amplifiers
Competitive Maths
Advanced problem-solving programme that takes mathematical thinking beyond the classroom through competitions, challenges.
Research Design
Scientific methodology, experimental design, and data analysis through guided research projects. Great prep for the research project in DP.
Digital Design PRO
Design course where students create sophisticated digital products using industry-standard tools and processes.
Advanced Communication & Presentation
Intensive training in articulating ideas and opinions, crafting compelling narratives, and presenting concepts to diverse audiences.
Complex Systems
Interdisciplinary programme exploring how different fields interconnect to solve modern challenges, from climate modeling to social networks.
Advanced problem-solving programme that takes mathematical thinking beyond the classroom through competitions, challenges.
Research Design
Scientific methodology, experimental design, and data analysis through guided research projects. Great prep for the research project in DP.
Digital Design PRO
Design course where students create sophisticated digital products using industry-standard tools and processes.
Advanced Communication & Presentation
Intensive training in articulating ideas and opinions, crafting compelling narratives, and presenting concepts to diverse audiences.
Complex Systems
Interdisciplinary programme exploring how different fields interconnect to solve modern challenges, from climate modeling to social networks.
About the Trailblazers
Applied Innovation Studio
◦ Data-informed product development
◦ AI and ML
◦ Robotics
◦ IoT Explorations
Start-Up Academy
◦ Project development cycles
◦ Stakeholder Mapping
◦ Basics of business modeling
◦ Iterative prototyping
◦ Data Analysis
◦ Startup launch and demo day
Impact Lab
◦ Leadership styles
◦ Collaboration and team dynamics
◦ Time management
◦ Career strategy
◦ Impact-oriented business
◦ Data-informed product development
◦ AI and ML
◦ Robotics
◦ IoT Explorations
Start-Up Academy
◦ Project development cycles
◦ Stakeholder Mapping
◦ Basics of business modeling
◦ Iterative prototyping
◦ Data Analysis
◦ Startup launch and demo day
Impact Lab
◦ Leadership styles
◦ Collaboration and team dynamics
◦ Time management
◦ Career strategy
◦ Impact-oriented business
General Application
GRADES AND PROGRAMS
What grade will your child enter in the
Academic Years 2024-2025 & 2025-2026?
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| 2025-2026 | — | — |
