The Journey to Your
Future Starts Here
Through experiential learning, mentorship, and real-world exploration, OWN Academy supports young people in discovering their interests, building confidence, and expanding their sense of what is possible.
Where What Comes Next Begins
OWN Inspiration Camp for ages 9-13 takes place in inspiring cities around the world, each offering exposure to unique industries, cultures, and experiences for students to explore.
Hong Kong
A global hub where creativity, ideas, business, and innovation thrive.
Dubai
Where global ambition is built, entrepreneurship thrives, and the future of cities is shaped.
Abu Dhabi
A city where tradition, culture, sustainable innovation, and global industries come together.
What We Do
OWN Academy designs experiential learning programmes for ambitious young minds aged 9–18 that help them explore the real world before choosing their future.
Discover Our Experiences
OWN Academy designs experiences that guide students to explore industries, develop skills, and discover their interests.
The Vision Behind OWN Academy
In 2016, OWN Academy was founded by Natalie Chan with a simple belief: young people should experience the real world before being asked to choose their future.
Impact Beyond the Programme
OWN Academy is intentionally designed to create impact far beyond the Programme, serving as a formative stepping stone in each student’s journey of becoming.
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