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KOJO AKADEMY

KOJO AKADEMY is an innovative multilingual educational service based in Birmingham, UK and Le Vésinet France, offering creative ateliers and cultural excursions to international young stars (3-10) and their families taking place during school holidays.


POPULAR COURSES

ADINKRA ART KLASS

ADINKRA PEN PALS INTERNATIONAL KOMMUNITY

KOJO'S COOKING KLUB

KURIOUS KOJO BOOK KLUB

PROJECT SANTE'FIT


OTHER SERVICES

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS CONSULTANCY



Multilingual learning

Speaking multiple languages offers young stars World Klass experiences of an open mind, positive mental health, critical thinking and better interpersonal relationships.


At KOJO AKADEMY our team speaks English, French, blended with Akan Twi* and Hebrew* (*during art ateliers and international excursions)

Education through Art

Art develops creativity, conversation and builds active neurological pathways in your young stars mind. Our techniques blend the powers of an artistic mindset with formal academic methods for the minds of this new age. 


''Education through the Art of Creation

Education through the Art of Travel

Education through the Art of Language

Education through the Art of Knowledge of Self''

-- Al Saïda Osei, Founder of KOJO AKADMEY

Safety + Self Esteem

Our innate Educarer method ensures young stars fulljoy their moments at KOJO AKADEMY in safe environments whilst developing their self esteem through interpersonal activities and cultural exchange.

Holistic Health

In collaboration with community organisations, health institutions and ancestral practices, young stars will acquire new skills by preparing their own meals*, learning about agricultural and applying active health experiences into their daily lives with our PROJECT SANTE'FIT programme.

KOJO AKADEMY 2027


YOUNG STARS ARE INVITED TO JOIN KOJO AKADEMY 

WEEK ONE | INNOVATIVE MULTILINGUAL ATELIERS AT KOJO AKADEMY + LOCAL CULTURAL DAY OUT

WEEK TWO | INTERNATIONAL EXCURSION

All passport, visas and to be handled by and on behalf of young stars and families

LE VESINET, FR

TRAVELLING TO:

BIRMINGHAM, UK

JANUARY 2027

SPANISH TOWN, JAMAICA

APRIL 2027

SIDON, MISSISSIPPI

JULY 2027

KUMASI, GHANA

AUGUST 2027

KOJIKA, JAPAN

DECEMBER 2027

Our Programmes + Services

EDUCARE INSTEAD OF EDUCATION

KOJO AKADEMY is your foresight and tool for the future of your young star during school holidays. 


WEEK 1 | KOJO AKADEMY at our centre in Le Vesinet + online

WEEK 2 | KOJO ADAMEDY international ecursion


With more than 20 years experience and programme development, we are consciously aware of the global shifts and changes that will occur by the time your young star is an adult. Together, we are able to offer academic and ancestral techniques and tools to ensure that all members KOJO AKADEMY receive educare as opposed to an education. 



KOJO AKADEMY IS:

''Education through the Art of Creation

Education through the Art of Travel

Education through the Art of Language

Education through the Art of Knowledge of Self'' 

-- Al Saïda Osei, Founder of KOJO AKADEMY


please view the sections below to discover our methods and 

Expert Educarers

Educarers = Educational team who truly care, also Educare in Latin to bring out/to nurture

KOJO AKADEMY Educarers are experts in their noted fields from across the world.

Their cultural backgrounds offer a wealth of knowledge, cultural and linguistic and support for young stars with SEND skills

BEEP BEEP! LET'S EXPAND OUR MINDS THROUGH KULTURE!

KOJO AKADEMY members partake in innovative multilingual ateliers at our centre in Le Vésinet as well as also cultural visits and excursions to expand their knowledge of the world. Whether it be an exhibition at the Arab Institute, Tea time and nature walks at Chateau de Versailles or a VIP visit to the Louvre, KOJO AKADEMY is thrilled to offer experiences to expand young stars minds. Whatsmore, every second week of the school holidays, we travel to an international destination with our partners. Get your passports ready!

Learning

With over 20 years experience in international relations and cultural development and education, teaching more than 1000 young stars, Al Saïda Osei has develop a method which is ancestral and academic, tailored to ensuring all students receive and acquire unique experiences outside of a regular institutional setting.


Languages

Young stars are encouraged to express themselves through multiple avenues ''languages'' such as through art, physical contact, exchanging with individuals from all walks of life, learning about personal boundaries, sharing, expressions of love. 


Speaking multiple languages offers young stars World Klass experiences of an open mind, positive mental health, critical thinking and better interpersonal relationships.


At KOJO AKADEMY our team speak, sing and exchange with our young stars in English, French, blended with Akan Twi* and Hebrew* (*during art ateliers and international excursions) creating an environment of rich culture and knowledge that is naturally allowed to be acquired.


ADINKRA*

AKAN TWI*

ENGLISH

FRENCH

HEBREW


*used as artforms not as spoken languages (ateliers to learn these languages will be availble from Summer 2027)

WHOLENESS AND BETTER HEALTH

KOJO AKADEMY encourages families in its community to create and implement healthier home experiences through our PROJECT SANTE'FIT programme which includes guest speakers and ateliers by our partner, Franco-Cabo Verdian chef Ana Duarte Moreira of ARTIS'ANA CLUB and other experts in nutrition and wellness*.


BREATHWORK AND MEDITIATION

COOKIES KLASS

FINANCE EN FAMILLE (family finances)

PAPA'S MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTANCY

MUMMIES MARCHENT + BASKETBALL

PINK PILATES



SERVICES + COLLABORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES

ADINKRA PEN PALS KOMMUNITY

EDUCARERS FOR HIRE

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT

GUEST SPEAKING

LESSON PLAN CONSULTANCY

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

INTERNATIONAL KULTURAL EXCHANGE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES


OUR BEST SELLING BOOK KURIOUS KOJO AS AN EDUCATIONAL TOOL


Kurious Kojo: The World’s First Multilingual Book for young stars Featuring Adinkra Symbols

Languages: English, French and Phonetic English Adinkra

Other versions: English, French, Akan Twi Adinkra, Arabic and Hebrew

Creative Handouts, Videos and Audio tools available

Excellent for SEND Students


Please contact Al Saïda Osei: kojoakademy(at)gmail.com with your enquiries

PARTNER + SPONSOR OUR INTERNATIONAL EXCURSIONS

FROM PACK LUNCHES, FLIGHTS, EUROSTAR TRAVEL TO ACCOMODATION AND DONATIONS

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BOOK A KOJO AKADEMY Course!

ADINKRA ART KLASS (MUSIC N' TEA)

Age group

3+ years (family time)

Day

Wednesdays and Sundays

Class size

-

For all the family!


Learn to draw the royal and ancient symbols of the Akan and Dogon tribes through ancestral techniques and music aimed at calming the nervous system and developing neurological expansion.


Your Adinkra Art Klass is completed with a blended English and Akan tea time and traditional music.


Location: Lac de la Princesse, Le Vésinet and surroundings + Online

Duration: 1+ hour


Art supplies are provided,. Please bring an apron for each family members and cleansing wipes. You are also welcome to bring any additional art supplies that you feel comfortable with!

55€

ADINKRA PEN PALS INTERNATIONAL KOMMUNITY

Age group

4-6 years

Day

Tuesday

Class size

11

Be part of the most innovative pen pal community out there!


Learn to draw the royal and ancient symbols of the Akan and Dogon tribes and exchange your physical secret handwritten letters with pen pals in FRANCE - GHANA - JAMAICA and JAPAN!

With over 2300 subscribers, young stars will be able to communicate


Location: In Schools, Online, KOJO AKADEMY

Languages: Local language + English and Adinkra (drawn)

Duration: 3-12+ months


This atelier and project is excellent for SEND students offering a new method of communication and express to all students.

Creative handouts + videos available for educarers/teachers/institutions are part of a package deal

from 10€

KOJO'S KODING KLUB

Age group

5-10+ years

Day

Wednesday + online

Class size

11 (max) + online

Since 2017, we have partnered with international foundations in Germany, Ghana and Japan to creating online and real life coding opportunities for young stars to develop their computational skills.


We are now officially launching KOJO'S KODING KLUB at KOJO AKADEMY for all members (young stars and mother and fathers!) 


Duration: 30-50 minutes

Location: KOJO AKADEMY + Online

Languages: English + Akan Twi


25€

PROJECT SANTE'FIT!

Age group

Eternal!

Day

As many as possible for you!

Class size

11

Good health family!


PROJECT SANTE'FIT is a community based project created to develop better community relations and better health in all forms: financial health, spiritual health, physical health, mental health, nutritional health...

With our successful trial this summer seeing more than 30 families making the time to apply new, holistic methods at home from simply swapping potato crisps to lentil crisps or mother's playing basketball, ateliers on family finances and fulljoying meals as a community.


If you are a community leader or interested in developing this project with us, please get in touch for the full presentation!


TO SPONSOR THIS PROJECT IN 2027, please contact kojoakademy(at)gmail.com

from 17€

KURIOUS KOJO'S BOOK KLUB (ONLINE)

Age group

3-7 years

Day

Monday + Downloadable

Class size

6 (max)

Join author Al Saïda Osei and Kojo for a live read through of their world first multilingual book featuring adinkra symbols


Languages: English + French 

Duration: 25 minutes

Requirements: Kurious Kojo Book + Creative Handouts

Book not included. Available for purchase upon booking of this online session. Downloadable upon request for an additional fee

10€

KOJO KLUB (KREATE A FRANCHISE)

Age group

4-6 years

Day

Tuesday

Class size

11

Did you know that KOJO AKADEMY started as a KOJO KLUB! 

We offer all the necessary support to Kreate your own KOJO KLUB perfect for homeschooling and small groups!

fees and presentation request

Our Educarers (not teachers!)

Educarers = Educational team who truly care | Educare in Latin = to bring out/to nurture

KOJO AKADEMY Educarers are experts in their noted fields from across the world.

Their cultural backgrounds offer a wealth of knowledge, cultural and linguistic and support for young stars with SEND skills

Al Saïda Osei

President and Lead Educarer

Experience:  18+ years

Languages: English, French

EDUCARERS

Denielle Sass

Crafts and SEND Specialist

Experience: 8 years

Languages: Afrikaans, English, French

Moshe Omarie

Hebrew and Music Educarer

Experience: 15+ years

Languages: English, Jamaican Patois, Hebrew

Keli

Wellness Instructor

Experience: 3 years

Languages: English

You!

Join our team

Please send us an email or video presentation via WhatsApp

We will be pleased to hear from you!