What
City as a School is an online platform connecting young learners with mentors and teachers to develop real-world skills through live classes and project-based learning.
Who
Founded by Serj Hunt.
Where & When
Operates primarily in London, and established in August 2022.
Why
To offer a personalized, real-world learning experience outside the traditional education system, allowing learners to control their education and prepare for the modern workforce and society.
How
Key Principles
- Prioritizes learner agency and interdisciplinary learning.
- Embraces a personalized education network.
- Promotes real-time alignment with workforce demands and social challenges.
Functions
- Offers an AI copilot to support students in self-directed learning.
- Provides a diverse range of classes and mentor sessions.
- Enables learners to build professional networks and portfolios.
- Matches learners with job and internship opportunities.
- Facilitates a learning record mobile app for portfolio building.
Business Models
Primary revenue model is through consulting.