Create the future

Join 5,500+ Innovators Ages 13–17 Building What’s Next

To mark 10 years of TKS, we are opening Decade One Admissions for the 2026–27 cohort. This is a limited admissions window for students joining the next chapter of TKS.
5,500+
Alumni
1,000+
Internships Landed
60+
Alumni Startups
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Join the 2026-27 cohort
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 10 Months
No Grades
No Limits
Just
Innovation

In-Person Program

Program Fees / Vary by location
$539 - $639/month + $1000 deposit
Financial Aid Available
You can request financial aid during the application process.
Where
  • New York City
  • San Francisco
  • Dubai
  • Toronto
  • Vancouver
  • Calgary
Program Timing
Sep 2026 - June 2027
Sessions take place on weekends

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 - June 2027
Sessions available in multiple timezones to accommodate students.
ADMISSION

4 Simple Steps
To Apply To TKS

We care about who you are, not your grades.
01

Start Your Application

Estimated Time: 2 minutes

Click  "apply" and select the program you're applying for. Then, share some basic information about you.
02

Answer Three Questions

Estimated Time: 15-30 minutes

We'll ask you three questions to understand who you are and what drives you. This isn't about grades or extracurriculars - it's about you.
03

Live Interview

Estimated Time: 30 minutes

You'll be invited to interview with a program director. During the interview you'll be asked deeper questions to assess your fit.
04

Acceptance

If you make it to this stage, congratulations! You'll be able to select your cohort time and attend a welcome session to meet your fellow peers.

Admissions are open

Applications for the 2026–27 cohort are now live.
Apply by Feb 28 for Decade One benefits.

Our alumni have gone on to work at Google, SpaceX, and start their own companies - it all starts here

MICROSOFT

At Microsoft, innovation means taking complex systems and making them simple, useful, and global. In TKS, you’ll practice the same mindset — breaking problems into parts and designing solutions that can scale to millions.

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BENCHSI

Scientific discovery moves fast when ideas are tested with data and clarity. At TKS, you’ll learn to think like a researcher — turning curiosity into experiments, and experiments into real breakthroughs.

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WALMART

The world’s largest companies succeed by building systems that work at scale. At TKS, you’ll learn frameworks to analyze complexity, design smarter processes, and create solutions that can impact everyday life.

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XPRIZE

XPRIZE rewards ideas that push humanity forward. In TKS, you’ll train to think 10x bigger — developing bold solutions that challenge limits and open up entirely new possibilities.

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UNITED NATIONS

Global challenges aren’t solved by one person — they require empathy, collaboration, and clear problem-solving. At TKS, you’ll practice these skills, just like leaders at the UN work to create change worldwide.

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KIDOGO

Some problems demand simple, human-centered solutions. At TKS, you’ll learn to design with empathy — building ideas that make a real difference for communities, just like Kidogo transforms early education.

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AIRBNB

Industries are reinvented when people reimagine how we connect. At TKS, you’ll explore how trust, design, and bold ideas can disrupt the status quo — the same principles that helped Airbnb change travel forever.

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GOOGLE

The most innovative companies thrive on analytical thinking paired with bold action. In TKS, you’ll develop that mindset — solving problems with clarity and creativity, just like Google’s teams around the world.

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need-based financial aid available

We offer financial aid to ensure access for students.

TKS offers needs-based financial aid and flexible payment plans depending on your circumstances.
Many of our students attend TKS with financial support. If you’re accepted into TKS, we’ll help you find a way to join.

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Join The Community

Parents, Take Note

Decade One Admissions marks ten years of TKS. The 2026-27 cohort joins a community built over a decade, designed to prepare students for what comes next.

Hosted in world-class cities worldwide.

TKS Hubs
Explore our in-person programs.
San Francisco
Real connections.
Real growth. Built in San Francisco
Dubai
Real connections.
Real growth. Built in Dubai
New York
Real connections.
Real growth. Built in New York
Calgary
Real connections.
Real growth. Built in Calgary
Toronto
Real connections.
Real growth. Built in Toronto
Vancouver
Real connections.
Real growth. Built in Vancouver
Abu Dhabi
2027
Abu Dhabi
Los Angeles
2026
Los Angeles
Doha
2026
Doha

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