Masterminds Academy

Big news — we’re officially setting down roots in Hillsborough, CA! 🌿 At our core is a simple but powerful idea: When you build around the child, not the institution, learning becomes joyful, deep, and lasting. We’ve always believed that when a child is seen, understood, and truly supported—everything changes. And now, we’re bringing that vision to Hillsborough. After years of serving families across Dubai and beyond, we’re officially opening our doors in California! Masterminds was built for families—just like yours—who believe education should feel personal, purposeful, and human. To those who’ve been waiting for something different— We can’t wait to welcome you! 📍 Now enrolling in Hillsborough, CA for Fall 2025. Follow along as we begin this next chapter.

“I fall. I cry. I try again. What am I building?” 👇 Take a second to think. You might see a meltdown… a moment of defeat… a tearful “I can’t.” But inside your child’s brain, something powerful is happening. Answer: Resilience. Resilience isn’t just about bouncing back — it’s about wiring the brain for emotional regulation, stress recovery, and long-term well-being. In the early years, your child’s brain forms over 1 million neural connections every second — shaping how they’ll handle challenge for the rest of their life. As Shamail Siddiqi, Co-Founder of Masterminds says it: “High-impact learning happens when children fall, reflect, and try again. That’s when the brain wires for resilience — and emotional well-being — especially in the early years.” ✨ So the next time your child melts down, struggles, or stumbles — and then chooses to try again — remember: They’re not just learning persistence. They’re building a brain that can navigate disappointment, adapt to change, and stay emotionally grounded. 💾 Save this as a reminder: You don’t have to fix everything. Just stay close while they rise.

Most advice focuses on letting kids fail, make mistakes, or solve their own problems — and yes, those things help. But what many parents don’t hear enough is this: 🧠 Resilience starts in the brain. The more high-quality, intentional learning experiences your child has in their early years, the more neural connections their brain forms. And those connections? They don’t just help with academics — they support emotional regulation, confidence, and adaptability too. 💡 Try this: The next time your child is frustrated, don’t rush to fix it. Instead, name what they’re feeling: “You really wanted that to work. It’s hard when it doesn’t go the way you hoped.” This simple step helps calm their emotional brain so their thinking brain can re-engage.

Fitting in is easy. But standing out—for the right reasons—takes the right environment. Imagine a space where your child is challenged to lead, create, question, and grow at their own pace. At Masterminds, we don’t teach to the middle. We design around the individual—building academic mastery, global fluency, and deep confidence in every student. ✨ Because your child wasn’t made to fit in. They were made to stand out with purpose.

This is elite, customized education. Transformation is visible: in how a child carries themselves, the questions they ask, and the confidence with which they learn. Our program, trusted by discerning families in Dubai and now arriving in Hillsborough, CA, integrates academic mastery with real-world application, multilingual fluency, and personal growth. We don’t chase standards. We set them and our students become the benchmark. Now accepting enrollment for our founding families! The first families to enroll will receive and special tuition price. 

Curiosity is the raw currency of childhood— but it needs the right environment to grow. Imagine a learning lab, not a lecture hall: five curious minds testing theories, asking bold questions, and turning wonder into mastery. That’s where rigor meets joy—where every “why?” earns interest, and every idea compounds. The payoff? Confidence that runs deep. Academic growth measured in years, not just grades. And a child who knows how to think critically, speak clearly, and lead with purpose.

Boredom isn’t part of her school day because she’s learning at her pace, not the curriculum’s. She’s in Year 3. But her mind? It’s already deep into Year 5 math—working with decimals, solving real problems, and loving every step. When learning is personalized, challenge becomes motivation, not frustration. And joy becomes the driver for real mastery. ✨ This is what happens when students aren’t held back by the grade on the door—but lifted by the pace of their potential.

Over the next two months, our Head of School will be meeting personally with families to share more about Masterminds and answer your questions face-to-face. 📅 Every Friday, 12–3 PM 📍 Blue Bottle Coffee - 201 S B St Suite A, San Mateo, CA 94401 With only a limited number of seats available, and Founder’s Family Fees reserved for the first 10–15 families, spots are filling quickly. Founder families lock in tuition at a lower rate than full tuition — and these spaces will not last. If you’re exploring options for the coming school year, this is your chance to learn how Masterminds blends academic excellence, adaptability, and curiosity to prepare your child for the future — and to secure your place before the Founder’s seats are gone. 📩 Reserve your time now: https://lnkd.in/gSDHP_xZ

Behind every goal—academic growth, language fluency, leadership—is a child seen and supported as their fullest self. We don’t do one-size-fits-all. We craft learning journeys as unique as fingerprints. Enrollment isn’t just starting school—it’s beginning a purposeful adventure. ✨ What’s one strength you hope your child grows this year? Follow the steps below to get started. We can’t wait to meet your family! 💬 Have questions? Drop them in the comments or send us a message.

We don’t just teach—we nurture thinkers, creators, leaders. Your child is seen, supported, and challenged—academically, emotionally, socially, and physically. Because confident, capable learners grow when we honor the whole child.