The story
MindChamps was founded in Australia in 1998 as an educational research centre in Sydney, by Australian David Chiem. In 2008, it opened its first preschool in Singapore. It subsequently expanded its number of schools through a mix of company-owned, company operated centers, and as well as franchising.
In 2019, the company was the subject of a book The MindChamps Way by New York Times and Wallstreet Journal bestselling author Dr Joseph A. Michelli.
In 2022, MindChamps launched MindChamps MindSpace – an Afterschool Centre and Enrichment Academy. The first MindChamps MindSpace centre opened in Bishan in January 2022. As of 2024, there are now 28 MindSpace centres across Singapore.
In July 2023, MindChamps won a trademark infringement case in China over a "copycat" school in Xi’an, the capital city of Shaanxi province.
In September 2023, MindChamps conducted extensive research with the University of South Australia to explore the mechanisms behind its programs’ promotion of children’s math and language skills.
In August 2024, MindChamps became the first Singapore education group to attain patent status for its education methodology in 3 major territories - the United States, United Kingdom and Australia.
In November 2024, MindChamps partnered with Western Sydney University, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
In October 2025, Western Sydney University (WSU) joined force with MindChamps to launch the MindChamps Western Sydney University Academy. The collaboration opens pathways for students at WSU's School of Education, providing placements at MindChamps Centres across Australia, as well as fostering joint research and international collaboration.
From Wikipedia’s article on MindChamps, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4