Our Story
Harnessing the power of skills-based learning for academic success and a thriving future
Unlocking Potential
Traditional enrichment can be inconsistent and exclusive, leaving many students disengaged and unaware of their potential. We aim to bridge this gap by providing practical, enjoyable challenges that help students unlock their potential and make a positive impact.
OUR VISION
LSI Learning
OUR MISSION
THE NEED
Successful integration of skills into our lives is overlooked and underserved by academic institutions struggling with overwork and packed schedules.
Young people miss the opportunity to develop skills in personal and professional development and for making positive contributions to the world.
Many students are overwhelmed by the daily influx of workload and information, leading to stress, disengagement, and a decline in wellbeing.
The enormity of their tasks and concerns about family, friends, and global issues leave them paralyzed and unsure of how to navigate their work, relationships and actions.
Struggling to master basic skills, students also grapple with understanding and addressing the broader challenges we all face.
Founders
Our founding team comprises three individuals who bring diverse perspectives and experiences to our mission.
Dr. Mario Peters
Dr. Mario Peters, earned his Doctorate in Space Technology from the University of Oxford. With 25 years of experience, Mario has founded seven education companies, including OIC, which operates six schools across China, Hong Kong, and Switzerland. In 2019, Mario sold the top-ranked OIC to the Nord Anglia Education Group.
Yasmin Sarwar
Founded Cardiff Sixth Form College (CSFC) in 2008. CSFC first topped the UK A-level league tables in 2010, maintaining that position for nine consecutive years. In 2017, Yasmin joined Dr. Mario Peters at Oxford International College (OIC), leading OIC to claim the UK's #1 A-level ranking in 2019. Over the past decade, Yasmin has helped over 900 students gain admission to medical schools and G5 universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, UCL, and Imperial.
Alex Catallo
Alex is an international educator with a 20-year career in teaching Science, Theory of Knowledge and DofE. Alex worked as a curriculum developer in the US, is a Bio-leadership and RSA Fellow, is a faculty member of Sustainability Education, designs and hosts webinars and is Co-Founder of the charity Curriculum for Life.
Our Story
Cool Timeline
The innovation behind LSI Learning stems from decades of dedication to educational excellence. Today, our combined expertise has culminated in a motivational program that not only equips young people with vital life skills, but also rewards them for their progress. Backed by research that links life skills to positive outcomes in academics, employment, and well-being, LSI Learning bridges the academic gap and prepares the next generation to thrive and succeed in the world whatever challenges the future may bring.
WHAT WE OFFER
We bridge the skills gap in education and go beyond traditional definitions of life skills. We create an experience that empowers all learners to develop their personal growth capacities and apply skills in their lives through practical experiences.
Unlike other life skills offers, the LSI Awards
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Enables learners to practice essential skills on any device with an internet connection
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Links the metaverse and the real-world through extrinsic awards that benefits self and others
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Learning is personalised, light, engaging and experiential
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Self-paced empowering learners to develop positive habits through skill-based learning
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Models intrinsic and extrinsic motivators through the app design and pedagogical approach.