How TKS turns curiosity into real-world impact.

Over the last 10 years, we've created results-based frameworks on training young people. We call them our Development Principles.
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Our Core Development Principles

These principles are at the core of how our students think, learn, and create impact in the real world. They push you to question assumptions, build from first principles, communicate ideas clearly, and act with integrity.

Learn by Doing

First-Principles Thinking

Bias Towards Action

Storytelling & Public Speaking

Collaboration & Leadership

Coaching > Teaching

Real-World Standards

Ethics & Agency

How It Works

Step 1:

Olympic Level Training for the Mind

At TKS, we’ve built a methodology inspired by how Olympic athletes train, except our athletes are future scientists, entrepreneurs, and innovators. Our approach accelerates human potential by combining breadth of exposure with depth of expertise, a balance we call “the T" model.

Step 2:

The T: Breadth and Depth

Students start by exploring a wide range of frontier technologies and global challenges, from AI and quantum computing to climate tech and gene editing. As they progress, they go deep into areas that excite them, building true expertise and connecting disciplines to create real-world impact.

Step 3:

Explore → Focus → Create

Our framework moves students through three phases: Explore new technologies and ideas, Focus on areas of interest and mastery, and Create projects, startups, and research that deliver real value to the world.

Step 5:

Mindsets, Skills, and Knowledge in Every Session

Every TKS session blends three elements: a mindset like antifragility or first principles thinking, a skill like storytelling or leadership, and a new area of knowledge like biotech or robotics. This mix keeps learning dynamic, challenging, and meaningful.

Step 5:

Project Based Learning

Learning at TKS is hands-on and real. Students tackle global challenges, develop ventures, and publish research, gaining skills, confidence, and the ability to turn ideas into action.

What a Week Looks Like

At TKS, learning does not stop at lessons. Every week is a mix of exploration, creation, and reflection that's built to help students think bigger, move faster, and build confidence in real-world skills.

From deep dives into emerging technologies to hands-on projects and mentorship, every moment is designed to prepare students to lead the future.

Core Sessions

Sessions are interactive, fast-paced, and designed to stretch how students think. Each session covers:

  • A mindset framework (like First Principles Thinking or Moonshot Ideation).
  • A skill workshop (e.g. storytelling, systems thinking, or pitching).
  • A knowledge sprint into emerging tech or global challenges.
Sessions
Real Projects

Outside of sessions, students research, build, and create. They take on challenges from real companies, explore frontier industries, develop prototypes, write articles, and launch startup ideas, building a public portfolio that demonstrates real-world skills and initiative.

Projects
Mentorship & Community

Students connect with a global network of mentors and peers, learning directly from founders, scientists, and investors shaping the future.

People
Reflection & Growth

Weekly reflection builds self-awareness and confidence: helping students turn knowledge into clarity, and ambition into action.

Reflection

Projects & Mentorship

Project Ladder

Start with individual explorations, then level up to complex, ambitious projects. The Project Ladder helps you grow your skills step-by-step while building a portfolio that reflects real-world thinking and execution.

Real Feedback

Gain access to 200+ global mentors, entrepreneurs, researchers, and industry leaders who’ll challenge your thinking, guide your growth, and give real feedback on everything you build.

Demo Days

A chance to showcase your best work to an audience that matters, including mentors, experts, and global leaders opening up doors to internships, funding, and more.

Assessment & Feedback

Below is an overview of the program:

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Curiosity & Exploration

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Depth of Thinking

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Creativity & Execution

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Adaptability & Growth

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Communication & Influence

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Purpose & Impact

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Systems Thinking

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Collaboration & Leadership

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Real-World Application

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Reflection & Awareness

What Makes 
TKS Different

Personalized Coaching

In TKS, students have a dedicated Program Director who acts as a coach, guiding growth, uncovering strengths, and designing a path aligned with their goals. Whether they aim to be a founder, researcher, or builder, every journey is uniquely tailored.

Real-World Portfolios

Students build in every session while receiving expert guidance. They graduate with projects, research, and prototypes that unlock internships, university programs, and career opportunities far beyond their age.

Olympic-Level Training for the Mind

We train innovators like athletes - through mindset, repetition, and challenge. Students develop resilience and clarity to thrive in complex, uncertain environments.

Global Network & Industry Access

Students join a global community of mentors and successful alumni. They learn from leaders and experts, gaining early access to frontier industries and opportunities.

Proven Results

TKS alumni work at SpaceX, Tesla, Apple, and Microsoft, while others have raised over $250M or published research at Stanford, MIT, and Harvard.

Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers

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TKS is built on the world’s most effective pedagogy for developing high-performance young people who turn potential into real outcomes.

Students develop elite thinking, execution, and adaptability through hands-on projects, mentorship, and constant real-world feedback.

In-Person Program

Program Fees / Vary by location
$539-$639/month + $1000 deposit
Visit your city’s page for exact pricing.
Financial aid available
You can request financial aid during the application process.
Where
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Vancouver
$589 CAD per month + deposit ($1,000 CAD)
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Toronto
$589 CAD per month + deposit ($1,000 CAD)
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Calgary
$539 CAD per month + deposit ($1,000 CAD)
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New York
$639 USD per month + deposit ($1,000 USD)
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Dubai
AED 27,000
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San Francisco
$639 USD per month + deposit ($1,000 USD)
Program Timing
Sep 2026 - Jun 2027

Virtual Program

Program Fees
$489/month + $1000 deposit (USD)
Financial aid available
You can request financial aid during the application process.
Where
  • Online
  • Global cohort
  • Accessible from anywhere
Program Timing
Sep 2026 - Jun 2027