ABE Endorsed KidsMBA is a groundbreaking programme that develops real-world business and entrepreneurial skills in children from the age of eleven. It is designed to be delivered by schools and it is based around the topics of an adult MBA. The programme is fun and engaging whilst introducing eleven-to-fifteen-year-olds to all the aspects involved in running a business ABE Endorsed KidsMBA encourages children to use their natural creativity to think about opportunities and challenges and how they can apply ingenuity to build a viable business.
ABE Endorsed KidsMBA: programme outcomes
KidsMBA fosters skills well beyond learning about starting and growing a business, here are some of the benefits it has been shown to provide:
Creative thinking
Teamwork
Problem-solving
Self-confidence
Persuasive speaking
Leadership
Critical assessment
Engagement with other subjects
Outcomes and opportunities for your school
Choosing KidsMBA for your school will provide you with an immediately demonstrable commitment to future skills and leadership.
Your school will be part of a growing international network of interlinked educators. This provides the opportunity for cross-cultural exchange and the development of global citizenship programmes. By linking with other KidsMBA schools your pupils can find out about the aspirations and challenges faced by their contemporaries in different parts of the world.
The programme offers the opportunity for further enrichment and publicity for your school's enterprise education agenda, with an international Future Entrepreneur of the Year competition open to all KidsMBA schools.
Our commitment to quality education
ABE is a UK-based Ofqual-regulated exam board. Since 1973 we have specialised in business education. The depth of business expertise that KidsMBA offers would be hard for an individual school to replicate and then demonstrate to parents.
With the ABE Endorsed KidsMBA brand the development work has been done and the quality and value of the programme is immediately apparent. Plus, students on the programme gain a certificate with the branding of a recognised exam board which gives it lasting value.
“On finishing the programme, the pupils at Gresham’s Prep School were surveyed. The qualitative data we gathered was exceptionally positive with pupils commenting that they had learned, ‘teamwork’, ‘the importance of customer service and people skills’, ‘key aspects of business’ and how to ‘use online as a workspace.”
Gresham’s School, UK
Teacher support
The programme comes with an overview for each session, slides, handouts and activities: everything needed to start teaching from day one.
ABE also provides onboarding, so teachers don't need to be business experts. ABE is always on hand to answer any questions teaching staff have and will provide all the support needed to ensure teachers are comfortable and happy delivering the programme. This minimises time needed outside of the actual lesson delivery.
Delivery options
The programme is designed to be highly flexible, so schools can make the programme work around other commitments. Here are some of the options that have been used:
Weekly in the curriculum
Weekly in an after-school enrichment programme
Daily in an entrepreneurship-themed fortnight
An intensive two-day weekend
Schools can choose to deliver over twelve or sixteen sessions. A session is typically 45 minutes and every session culminates in a practical activity or game.
If your school needs a different delivery plan let us know.
ABE Endorsed KidsMBA is available to schools for an annual licence fee based on student numbers. Contact us for a quote.
Flexible and future-facing
ABE Level 3 qualifications
Dyanmic skills-focused programmes in business, leadership and entrepreneurialism.
Leadership units developed with The Institute of Leadership
ABE Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Business (40 credits)
This qualification is designed to provide students with employment opportunities or progress to higher education. The qualification consists of 4 units and can be completed in one semester. On successful completion of this qualification, the learner will be able to:
Understand different types of business organisation and the factors that can affect them.
Know the legal, ethical and social requirements that relate to businesses.
Understand the financial aspects of business management along with the functions and structures of different businesses.
Understand business controls and how to measure performance.
Know different marketing strategies and when to use them.
Know how to plan a marketing campaign.
Understanding fundamental concepts in project management.
This qualification provides a skills-based alternative to traditional A Levels and can be delivered alongside them.
ABE Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Leadership (40 credits)
This qualification provides students with opportunities to progress in their chosen career field or pursue higher-level qualifications. The qualification consists of 4 units and can be completed in one semester. On successful completion of this qualification, the learner will be able to:
Recognise how leadership models and theories are applied, along with the impact of leadership approaches and styles within an organisational context.
Understand the skills and behaviours required for effective leadership along with the ability to identify your personal leadership strengths and areas for development. Understand stakeholder theory and application for leaders who have to communicate with different internal and external stakeholders.
Lead, motivate and support others to achieve goals and objectives aligned to organisational strategy.
This qualification provides a skills-based alternative to traditional A Levels and can be delivered alongside them.
ABE Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Entrepreneurship (40 credits)
This qualification will give students the understanding of how to set up and run a business. The qualification consists of 4 units and can be completed in one semester. On successful completion of this qualification, the learner will be able to:
Understand the advantages and disadvantages of enterprise and entrepreneurship, together with the skills and characteristics required of an entrepreneur.
Write and pitch a business plan.
Understand business finance and financial reporting
Understand the principles of operations and quality management.
Have working knowledge of the role of IT in business.
Know the importance of innovation in business and the process of intrapreneurship.
This qualification provides a skills-based alternative to traditional A Levels and can be delivered alongside them.
International Baccalaureate
ABE is collaborating with International Baccalaureate as a Career-Related Study (CRS) provider in the Asia-Pacific region. This partnership will support schools in delivering the IB Career-related Programme (CP), empowering students to excel in career-focused education. The Level 3 40 credit qualifications are part of ABE's CRS provision.
ABE Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Business Management (60 credits)
This qualification provides students with skills to confidently take on a business-related role and understand the wider aspects of an organisation. The qualification consists of 6 units and can be completed over two or three assessment sessions. On successful completion of this qualification, the learner will be able to:
Understand different types of business organisation and the factors that can affect them.
Know the legal, ethical and social requirements that relate to businesses.
Understand the financial aspects of business management along with the functions and structures of different businesses.
Understand business controls and how to measure performance.
Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of enterprise and entrepreneurship, together with the skills and characteristics required of an entrepreneur.
Know how to write a business plan and communicate a pitch for an enterprise. Understand business finance and financial reporting
Recognise how leadership models and theories are applied, along with the impact of leadership approaches and styles within an organisational context.
Understand the skills and behaviours required for effective leadership along with the ability to identify your personal leadership strengths and areas for development.
This qualification provides a skills-based alternative to traditional A Levels and can be delivered alongside them.
ABE Level 3 Diploma in Business Management (120 credits)
This qualification provides students with a wide-ranging skill set that opens the door to many career paths, along with a strong foundation of knowledge to support progression to higher education. The qualification consists of 12 units and can be completed over two or three assessment sessions. On successful completion of this qualification, the learner will be able to:
Understand different types of business organisation and the factors that can affect them.
Know the legal, ethical and social requirements that relate to businesses.
Understand business controls and how to measure performance.
Understand the advantages and disadvantages of enterprise and entrepreneurship.
Understand the skills and characteristics required of an entrepreneur.
Know how to write and pitch a business plan.
Understand business finance and financial reporting
Recognise how leadership models and theories are applied.
Understand the skills and behaviours required for effective leadership along with the ability to identify your personal leadership strengths and areas for development. Know how to plan a marketing campaign.
Understand the fundamental concepts in project management.
Recognise the role of IT systems and hardware in business.
Understand the importance of innovation in business and the process of intrapreneurship.
Understand stakeholder relationships and how to manage them.
Understand how leaders motivate and support individuals to achieve goals and objectives.
This qualification provides a skills-based alternative to traditional A Levels and can be delivered alongside them.
Tariff points
Our Level 3 qualifications have UCAS tariff points confirmed. Please refer to the table below for details
UCAS tariff points are used by UK universities and colleges to determine whether a student meets the entry requirements for a particular course.
P - Pass
M - Merit
D - Distinction
Level 2 short course qualifications.
ABE Level 2 Award in Setting Up Your Own Business
This is a short formal qualification designed for students age 14+ making it an excellent follow-on from KidsMBA. The qualification is assessed by assignment and culminates in a self-assessment. On successful completion of this Award, the learner will be able to:
Understand the benefits and drawbacks of self-employment based on their personal circumstances and needs
Demonstrate an awareness of legal responsibilities
Outline the business proposition
Understand both personal and business monetary needs
Understand the requirements for accurate bookkeeping
Demonstrate an awareness of financial obligations.
This qualification can be offered as a stand-alone course or incorporated into other programmes.
Level 2 Award in Employability Skills: making the move to work
This short formal qualification will help students age 14+ be work-ready, by developing awareness of what employers require and look for in the recruitment process. The qualification will build skills essential for job seekers in the modern working environment and will help to improve the chances of employment. It is assessed by assignment.
On completing of this programme, learners will be able to:
Describe what is meant by employability skills and why employers want people with these skills in addition to qualifications and/or experience
Assess their own skillset in terms of employability and provide examples to support strengths, preferences, and areas for development
Complete a job application and prepare for an interview based on their skillset.
This qualification can be offered as a stand-alone course or incorporated into other programmes.
About ABE
ABE is an award-winning international exam board which has been running professional business qualifications since 1973. We currently operate in more than 30 countries around the world. For five decades we have been at the forefront of developing business and entrepreneurship skills.
We are a not-for-profit organisation and, as well as providing qualifications and courses, we produce leading-edge research and policy recommendations which support the global education partners we serve by helping to shape and strengthen education systems.
ABE is regulated in the United Kingdom by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). Our ABE for Schools Endorsed programmes have been developed with the same approach to quality and rigour that underpins our regulated provision.
In 2023 we became an independent subsidiary of The Institute of Leadership (IoL) a charity founded in 1947 dedicated to unlocking leadership potential.
How to start your ABE for Schools programme
You can visit us online at www.abeuk.com/abe-schools for more information about all the programmes included in this brochure. Here, you can also complete our online enquiry form.
Any enquiries we receive are quickly followed up by a member of our professional team.
Alternatively, call +44(0)20 8329 2930, or email us at info@abeuk.com.
