Stronger English
Communicate ideas clearly through real projects, teamwork, storytelling and presentation.
AI & startup academy for children and teens
A program for ages 7–15 in Herzliya, taught in English and Hebrew. Students develop startup ideas and prototypes with AI while strengthening their English, leadership and presentation skills.
Opening October 5, 2026
What students learn
Students work in teams to identify a problem, develop a solution and build a prototype. They practice English throughout the project, from discussing ideas to presenting their work, with Hebrew support when needed.
Skills and learning method
How sessions work
- Learn
- Discover a concept, technology or skill.
- Apply
- Use it in a practical challenge.
- Create
- Produce something tangible.
- Communicate
- Discuss, explain, pitch and present.
Developing the startup project
Students identify a problem and its users, develop an idea and explore how AI can help solve it. They build a prototype, define its value, develop the brand and prepare a pitch for Demo Day. Each team develops its own concept throughout the program.
The confidence to stand up and explain an idea. The courage to make something new. The experience of contributing to a team. Skills that keep growing, long after a presentation ends. An original project they can be proud of.
Age groups
Activities, project complexity and language support are adapted to each group.
Visual, playful and guided learning: simple AI concepts, creative challenges, teamwork, storytelling and confidence in speaking.
The program
4 semesters · 40 sessions · 80 academic hours
- Program
- AI Startup English Lab
- Location
- HaMada St 6, Herzliya
- Opening
- October 5, 2026
- Languages
- English & Hebrew
- Each semester
- 10 sessions · 20 academic hours
- Session length
- 90 minutes (2 academic hours of 45 minutes)
Semester breakdown
Semester 1 — THINK
Discover meaningful problems. Understand people. Explore possibilities. Learn to think with AI.
Semester 2 — BUILD
Transform ideas into products. Create user journeys. Develop prototypes. Test and improve.
Semester 3 — LAUNCH
Build the startup story. Develop the brand. Understand value. Create the pitch.
Semester 4 — IMPACT
Lead. Communicate. Use AI responsibly. Present with confidence.
Explore semester 1 · THINK
10 sessions · 20 academic hours · Each session is 90 minutes. One academic hour is 45 minutes.
- 01
Welcome to NextGen
AI, startups & future thinking
- 02
Find the problem
Problems worth solving
- 03
Understand the user
Empathy & user needs
- 04
Think with AI
Prompting & responsible AI
- 05
Generate the idea
From problem to AI solution
- 06
Shape the product
Value & product thinking
- 07
Build the concept
Prototype & user journey
- 08
Tell the story
Startup storytelling
- 09
Pitch the idea
Public speaking & pitching
- 10
THINK Showcase
Present, reflect & prepare for BUILD
At the end of THINK, they take away:
A meaningful problem · A defined target user · An AI-enabled solution · An initial prototype or product concept · A startup story · Presentation experience
Languages, responsible AI & learning approach
English & Hebrew
Taught in English and Hebrew. English grows through teamwork, projects and presentations; Hebrew supports understanding and confident participation.
Tell us about your child's English level. We'll discuss the right support during enrollment.
Responsible use of AI
AI should expand curiosity, creativity and thinking. Students learn to ask better questions, check answers and use their own judgment.
Activities are adapted to students' ages, with guided use and attention to tool age requirements. Students practice protecting personal information and checking AI-generated claims.
- Effective prompting
- AI-assisted research
- Verification
- Hallucination awareness
- Privacy
- Digital safety
- Responsible AI
- Human judgment
Beyond the classroom
Possible enrichment activities include guest talks with technology professionals, entrepreneurs and innovation experts, alongside visits to companies and innovation centers.
Planned educational experiences include visits to Check Point Headquarters and Cyber Center.
Visits are subject to confirmation and availability. These references do not indicate sponsorship, endorsement or a formal partnership.
Why NextGen
NextGen is an AI & Startup Academy for children and teens from age 7 to 15, where they improve their English while learning to work with AI, develop their own startup ideas, create prototypes, and learn to present them confidently. The program combines English, AI, entrepreneurship and leadership and is taught in English and Hebrew.
Final project presentations
At Demo Day, students present their startup concept and prototype: the problem, solution, use of AI, product value and potential impact. They explain their decisions and answer questions, building confidence and taking ownership of their work.
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Registration
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