How a British Business School for Children Became the Global Leader in Entrepreneurial Education

By Andrii Azarov, Professor of Business and Economics, International Business Academy Consortium (UK)

In a world where traditional education systems no longer meet the needs of the modern age, a new global force has emerged — one that nurtures the next generation of entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators. That force is MINIBOSS BUSINESS SCHOOL, a British franchise for children and teenagers aged 6 to 18, which has revolutionised the supplementary education market.

A New Era in Education

MINIBOSS BUSINESS SCHOOL was founded by Olga and Andrii Azarov, pioneers in the field of business education for children. The first school opened in 2000, and since then, MINIBOSS has grown from a local initiative into an international educational empire. Today, it operates in dozens of countries, teaching thousands of children the foundations of business, leadership, and financial literacy.

Breaking away from outdated academic models, MINIBOSS created a unique system where theory meets real-world practice, and every child becomes the founder of their first start-up at a young age.

Why MINIBOSS is the World's No. 1 Business School for Children

1. An 8-Level Curriculum
   Unlike standard clubs and electives, MINIBOSS offers a full academic system with eight progressive courses covering every aspect of business, from creativity and innovation to investment and project management.

2. Proprietary Learning Materials
   The school provides exclusive textbooks, exercise books, and teacher guides developed in-house, designed for students from the age of six all the way through to graduation.

3. Practice-Based Education
   Each student not only learns but also develops, presents, and launches a real business project. Many of these youth start-ups enter the market and attract actual investment.

4. International Championships and Events
   The annual highlight is the Startup World Cup Championship, where children from various countries present their start-ups to investors and business leaders. In 2025, this global final will take place in the Maldives during Global Business Week.

5. A Franchise with Global Support
   Franchise partners receive full legal rights, educational systems, business tools, marketing packages, training, and support — everything needed to run a thriving educational centre under a prestigious international brand.

Why It Matters Now

"Entrepreneurship is a superpower, and superpowers must be nurtured from childhood" - Dr Olga Azarova.

The Missing Resource: Entrepreneurs

The world’s greatest wealth isn’t oil, gas, gold, or diamonds—it’s people. Specifically, the 1% of the global population possesses the superhuman ability to turn resources into value and wealth. These are the entrepreneurs. But why are there so few of them? If everyone dreams of success, financial freedom, and self-realization, why does the traditional education system produce only 1% of entrepreneurs—and even then, often by accident?

The answer is simple: entrepreneurship is a superpower, and superpowers must be nurtured from childhood.

How It All Began: The Azarov Family’s Vision
Meet the Azarovs—a powerhouse family of entrepreneurs, innovators, and educators. With over 40 companies spanning media, construction, finance, hospitality, and consulting, Andrey Azarov, a renowned businessman and politician, and his wife, Dr Olga Azarova, PhD of Economics, a scientist and inventor, has built an empire. But when it came to educating their four children, they realized something was missing.

Traditional schools, with their rigid curriculums and focus on rote learning, were failing to prepare children for the real world. Even university graduates with honours struggled to distinguish profit from revenue or calculate ROI. The Azarovs knew they had to act.

"WORLD OF PROFESSIONS" 2025 - Famous Summer Camp of MiniBoss Business School

The "WORLD OF PROFESSIONS" camp by MiniBoss Business School is part of their transformative educational programmes designed to equip children and teens with entrepreneurial skills, leadership qualities, and real-world business experience.

This summer local camp can be held with any topics, but for example, we will consider a camp called "WORLD OF PROFESSIONS", which emphasizes career orientation, skill development, and hands-on learning. Below is a detailed overview:

Program Overview
Core Focus: The camp focuses on holistic development, blending education, recreation, and cultural immersion. It aims to help participants discover their professional orientation, develop resilience, and foster creativity through business games, team-building activities, and mentorship.

Methodology: The programme uses the 8-Q Methodology, developed by Dr. Olga Azarova, which emphasizes the "Eight Intelligences of Genius." This approach integrates IQ, XQ, EQ, CQ, PhQ, and other skills to prepare students for real-world challenges.