2026–27 season · Ages 10–18 · Live online
Finance and business coaching for ambitious teens.
Live online classes in money skills, entrepreneurship and international business competitions, taught by real-world finance professionals who have been there and done it. Every family starts with a free Readiness Assessment.
- Free, no-obligation assessment
- Written plan within 24 hours
- First-Class Promise refund
How we teach
Three ways to learn with IFA
Start small with a single course, commit to a year-long programme, or prepare for a specific international competition. Not sure which? That is what the free assessment is for.
Short courses
Nine live workshops on one topic each, from budgeting and investing to entrepreneurship. A gentle first step.
Browse courses 02The IFA Series
A year-long programme in three levels, Foundation, Advanced and Intensive, with intakes in January, April, July and October.
Explore the Series 03Championship preparation
Independent coaching for the Diamond Challenge, Blue Ocean, the Wharton investment competition and more.
See the championshipsShort courses
Featured courses
Practical, live workshops that give students a real skill they can use the same week.
Financial Planning & Goal Setting
Turn big dreams into clear money goals, with a simple plan for saving, spending and checking progress.
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Introduction to Entrepreneurship & Business
Spot real problems, shape an idea into a simple business and learn how ventures turn value into income.
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Budgeting Like a Pro
Build a first budget, track spending and make confident everyday money choices through real-life scenarios.
View courseWhy families choose IFA
Small promises, kept carefully
We would rather tell you exactly what we do, and do it well, than make big claims. Here is what every family can count on.
Taught by people who have done it
Classes are taught live on Zoom by real-world finance professionals: people who have worked in finance and business, not just studied it.
Assessment first, written plan after
A free 30-minute session with a founder, then a written Readiness Report within 24 hours. No cost, no obligation.
The First-Class Promise
If the first full class is not right for your child, tell us within 48 hours and we will refund the programme fee in full.
Honest, independent advice
We are not tied to any competition organiser and never promise wins or admissions. We recommend what your child needs, even if it is not IFA.
Facts you can check
Every competition date on our site is taken from the organiser's official page, with the date we last checked it.
Real people, six days a week
Message us on WhatsApp or email, Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 8 PM Singapore time. A founder replies.
The IFA Series
A year-long journey from learner to leader
Three levels that build on each other, from reading a balance sheet to pitching a full business plan. Students can join at the level that suits them.
Level 1 · Foundation
Build the fundamentals
How money, markets and businesses really work.
- Financial statement analysis
- Quantitative thinking
- Economics in action
- Risk management and fintech
Level 2 · Advanced
Think like an analyst
From understanding finance to using it strategically.
- Equity valuation and DCF models
- Corporate debt and capital structure
- Investment planning
- Private equity and alternatives
Level 3 · Intensive
Build and pitch a venture
The capstone: a complete, investor-style business plan.
- Business models and projections
- Market feasibility
- Storytelling and pitch decks
- Final capstone presentation
Championship preparation
Coaching for the competitions that matter
Independent guides and preparation for leading international business, entrepreneurship and investment competitions for teens.
IFA is an independent academy and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any competition organiser, Harvard University, The Harvard Crimson, Crimson Education, the Wharton School or the University of Delaware.
How to get started
From first message to first class
Four calm steps. You decide at every stage, and nothing is paid until you are sure.
Book a free assessment
Choose a time that suits your family. It takes 30 minutes on Zoom.
Meet a founder
Your child tackles a short live task while you listen in.
Get a written plan
Within 24 hours: strengths, growth areas and the right next step.
Start with confidence
If the first full class is not right, the First-Class Promise refunds you.
The First-Class Promise
If your child attends the first full class and you feel IFA is not right for them, tell us within 48 hours and we will refund the programme fee in full, minus any competition entry fees already paid on your behalf.
Questions parents ask