Mastermind English Medium School, Dhaka

What Mastermind English Medium School, Dhaka does

Mastermind English Medium School is a private, government-recognized educational institution (EIIN: 190010) operating two campuses in Dhaka, Bangladesh—Dhanmondi (headquarters, House #5, Road #12 NEW/31 OLD, Dhanmondi R/A) and Uttara (Gousal Azam Avenue, Sector #14, Uttara Model Town). Founded in 1997, it serves more than 3,000 students across the full Pre-Primary to A Level continuum with approximately 500 dedicated educators. Its curriculum is built on the Cambridge International Education framework, offering Cambridge Primary Checkpoints and progression tests (Years 2-5), IGCSE/Ordinary Level qualifications, and Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel A Level programs, supported by co-curricular programs such as the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, Model United Nations, debate, robotics, and performing arts.

The school's core product is its academic journey—Pre-School (Playgroup-Nursery), Primary (Class I-V), Middle School (Class VI-VIII), IGCSE/O Level (Class IX-X), and A Level (Class XI-XII)—delivered through pedagogical frameworks including Visible Learning, Embedded Assessment, Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS), and Performance Enhancement Classes. Add-on services include Career Counselling, the Target Top Ten Program for elite university placement (with SAT/IELTS/TOEFL prep and multinational internships), and scholarship programs (up to 100% Merit Scholarship, up to 75% Tuition Scholarship, BDT 50,000 IGCSE Excellence Award). Underlying technology is limited to standard school-management infrastructure: a website (mastermind.edu.bd), two campus-specific student portals, and inquiry channels (phone, email, online forms), with no proprietary AI or platform layer.

The business model is subscription/recurring tuition billed monthly, layered with a one-time non-refundable BDT 500 application fee and ancillary revenue from IELTS prep, exam registration, and university counseling. GTM is direct-to-consumer via campus visits, admissions events, and word-of-mouth referrals, with credentialing partnerships (Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel, British Council, IDP Education, Duke of Edinburgh, Bangladesh Education Board) reinforcing brand credibility. Ownership and governance rest with a family-led Governing Body (Chairman Syed Fakhruddin Ahmed, Managing Director Syed Tanveer Ahmed, Vice Principal/Member-Secretary Syeda Sufia Begum), with no disclosed external investors, subsidiaries, or M&A activity.

Name

Mastermind English Medium School, Dhaka

Legal name

Mastermind English Medium School

Website

https://mastermindschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Mastermind English Medium School is a private, government-recognized Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel institution in Dhaka, Bangladesh, operating two campuses (Dhanmondi and Uttara) serving over 3,000 students from Playgroup through A Level with approximately 500 educators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Private International Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Charter Language Immersion & Bilingual Schools (EDAJACAI)

Keywords

• K-12 education
• Cambridge curriculum
• IGCSE programs
• A Level programs
• International schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhanmondi, Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees across Playgroup to Grade 12, including admission fees, monthly tuition, session charges, books, lab fees, and exam fees. Fee structure varies by class level (Pre-Primary, Primary, Junior Secondary).
2. Application and Admission Fees: Non-refundable application fee of BDT 500 for admission processing.
3. Ancillary Academic Services: Revenue from additional educational services including IELTS preparation, university counseling (Target Top Ten Program), and examination registration fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mastermind English Medium School delivers the Cambridge International and Pearson Edexcel curricula from Playgroup through Grade 12 across two Dhaka campuses (Dhanmondi and Uttara). It serves more than 3,000 students with approximately 500 educators, offering academic instruction, career counselling, university placement support, scholarships, and a co-curricular programme. The school's offering is built around internationally recognised qualifications aimed at preparing students for higher education both locally and abroad.

Product overview

Mastermind English Medium School is a single unified educational institution offering a comprehensive Cambridge International Education program from Playgroup to A Level across two campuses in Dhaka (Dhanmondi and Uttara). The core product is its academic curriculum program structured as: Pre-School (Playgroup-Nursery), Primary School (Class I-V) using Cambridge Primary, Middle School (Class VI-VIII), IGCSE/ O Level Program (Class IX-X), and A Level Program (Class XI-XII). These academic programs are supported by add-on services including Career Counselling and University Application Services (Target Top Ten Program), Scholarship Programs, the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, and diverse Co-curricular Activities spanning athletics, performing arts, debate, MUN, robotics, and sports. The school serves over 3,000 students with approximately 500 educators, preparing them for Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel international qualifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% scholarship support for exceptional students in Grades 8 and 10
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Bangladesh Award BodycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMastermind English Medium School partnered with the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, an internationally recognized program promoting holistic development through leadership, resilience, teamwork, community involvement, and physical well-being. Teachers underwent specialized training organized by the Bangladesh Award Body to implement and supervise the award program within the school.
• Cambridge InternationalcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary examination board providing Cambridge Primary, IGCSE, and A Level curriculum and qualifications. Mastermind School offers Cambridge Primary Checkpoints, annual progression tests, and prepares students for internationally recognized O Level and A Level qualifications.
• Pearson EdexcelsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationAlternative international qualification provider alongside Cambridge, offering Pearson Edexcel IGCSE and A Level programs as recognized pathways for higher education.
• British Council BangladeshsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for IELTS examination services and English language support, with IELTS preparation services offered at the school. British Council recognized as official IELTS testing location partner.
• Bangladesh Education BoardsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment education board partnership for examination coordination and institutional recognition within Bangladesh's education system.
• IDP EducationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational education specialist supporting university placement services and international student mobility programs for Mastermind graduates.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• American International School Dhaka (AISD): Premium international school in Dhaka offering American curriculum with IB Diploma option. Targets the same high-end Dhaka market as Mastermind for families seeking globally recognized qualifications.
• Aga Khan School Dhaka: Branch of the global Aga Khan Education Services network operating an English-medium school in Dhaka with Cambridge curriculum. Competes for premium-segment families seeking international qualifications in Bangladesh.
• British School Dhaka: International school in Dhaka offering British-style education with Cambridge IGCSE and A Level qualifications. Direct competitor for premium English-medium families seeking global university placement outcomes.
• International School Dhaka (ISD): One of Bangladesh's most established international schools in Dhaka offering Cambridge IGCSE and IBDP curricula. Competes directly with Mastermind for English-medium premium enrollment in Dhaka's affluent catchment areas.
• Maple Leaf International School: Dhaka-based English-medium school offering Cambridge International curriculum across primary and secondary levels. Operates in overlapping Dhaka geographies and competes for similar fee-paying affluent families.
• Sunbeams School: Established English-medium school in Dhaka with multiple campuses offering Cambridge Primary to A Level. Competes directly with Mastermind in the same Dhaka catchment areas for similar student profiles.
• Scholastica: Major private English-medium school in Dhaka with multiple campuses (Uttara, Mirpur, Banani) offering Cambridge IGCSE and A Level. Targets the same affluent Dhaka demographic and competes directly through similar curriculum pathways.
• Oxford International School: Bangladesh-based English-medium school operating across multiple campuses with Cambridge/IGCSE curriculum. Competes directly with Mastermind for premium English-medium enrollment and similar university placement ambitions.

Regional players

• Edugate International School: Bangladesh-based English-medium school offering Cambridge IGCSE and A Level programs. Operates in overlapping Dhaka geographies with a similar international curriculum positioning and affordability tier.
• Wellesley International School: Dhaka-based English-medium school offering Cambridge international curriculum. Comparable in target market and curriculum offering though operates with different scale and campus footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mastermind-english-medium-school-dhaka

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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