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Minds Ahead is the brain child of Hashim & Nusrat, parents of two beautiful & bright girls - who were spending way too much time on their iPad...We were looking for learning solutions that were fun yet challenging and that would leave a lasting impact on their minds. That's when we found out about the UCMAS brain development programs. 

UCMAS is the world's largest and most successful educational entities that provides innovative and effective learning solutions to thousands of children around the world. Infact, they have a proven track record in enhancing children's cognitive skills.

We first enrolled our older daughter for their program - to see if the claim was correct. And it definitely was. Her learning curve took a sharp turn as the course boost her grasping, memory and observation skills amongst others. Soon enough her academic performance soared. This was the last push we needed to bring this amazing program to other parents like us who wanted their children to do more than just gaming! A word of clarification - we don't shun technology. We just want our children to be more reliant on and confident of their own skills and abilities than on gadgets.

Apart from the UCMAS programs, we also offer a variety of creative courses for adults. Why should kids have all the fun?! From sketching, painting with oil, acrylic and water colours to photography and music, there's something for everyone at Minds Ahead.



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