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NovaLudus - Enabling Global Opportunity through International Education

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1. Mission

To empower young talents in hyper-competitive and saturated education/job markets (e.g., Korea, Japan, China) by creating affordable, accessible, and sustainable pathways to global opportunities—through international education and community-driven platforms.

2. Vision

To build a global pipeline of underrepresented and under-supported talent by:
Developing international-curriculum high schools (e.g., A-Level model) for earlier, more effective entry into global education systems.
Collaborating with global employers, governments, and NGOs to fund education through innovative models like sponsorships and return-service agreements.

3. The Problem

Opportunity Scarcity in High-Talent Regions: Countries like Korea, Japan, and China produce exceptional talent, but limited local opportunities lead to oversaturation and rigid pipelines.
Inequitable Access to Study Abroad: Early access to global education is restricted to privileged students with financial means.
“Study Abroad Premium” Phenomenon: Many pursue global degrees only to return home and gain local career advantages, further intensifying domestic competition.
Underutilized Talent: Many capable young people never realize their full potential because they remain stuck in systems that don’t reward differentiation or global mobility.

4. Target Users

Primary:
Motivated high school students (low or middle-income, academically capable) aiming for global undergraduate admission
Secondary:
Global employers with hiring needs in-country (who could fund scholarships/sponsorships)
Schools for 1) selectively admitting students who do not thrive under the national curriculum and 2) offering virtual international curricula as supplemental or after-school programs in partnership models “expanding opportunity pipelines without replacing local schooling“

5. Solution Pillars

International Curriculum High Schools - Designed for non-native English speakers to excel and gain entry into top universities abroad
Curriculum
A-Level or similar international programs recognized by top global universities; optimized for non-native English speakers.
Language and cultural training for countries like Germany, Switzerland, Australia, and more (not just UK/US)
Hybrid Learning Model
Mix of virtual learning and physical campus days
Online modules for academic subjects, in-person for mentorship, language immersion, and student wellbeing
Affordability
Reduced operational costs from minimal physical site and human labour force
Support by scholarship/sponsorship programs, ideally funded by corporate or government partners, and and tuition-bond models

6. Impact & Sustainability Models

Model
Description
Examples/Notes
Tuition Bonding
Free or subsidized tuition with return-service contracts
Singapore’s public service scholarship model
Employer Sponsorship
Companies fund student education in exchange for hiring agreements
Multinationals in need of local staff