Kids&Us Named “Franchisor of the Year 2025” at the Franchise Awards

Last week, Kids&Us had the pleasure of participating in the 13th Congress of Women in Business in Warsaw, one of Poland’s most important business events dedicated to entrepreneurs, executives, and women leaders.

The event brought together 956 participants, dozens of expert speakers, more than 100 exhibitors, and a vibrant community eager to share knowledge, experiences, and new opportunities.

We are grateful to have been part of an event that celebrates innovation, leadership, entrepreneurship, and meaningful professional connections.

At Kids&Us, we strongly believe that education and entrepreneurship share a common purpose: empowering people to unlock their potential and create a positive impact on the world. Events like this remind us of the power of community, collaboration, and lifelong learning.

It was a privilege to connect with so many talented entrepreneurs and changemakers, shaping the future of business in Poland.

Looking forward to continuing to build new opportunities.

Some stories end up giving meaning to thousands of others. This is the case of Natàlia Perarnau, founder of Kids&Us.

A story marked by decisions, doubts, and moments that force you to stop and rethink everything. From changing schools and languages, to rediscovering her path at university, to questioning how languages are taught when she became a mother.

From that journey emerged a simple yet transformative idea. “It was when I became a mother and started teaching English to my daughter that I realized there was a need for a radically different approach: a natural method that would replicate the process of acquiring one’s mother tongue,” says Natàlia.

That is how Kids&Us began in 2003, more than two decades ago. Today, that vision has led us to become a global network with more than 700 schools in 13 countries and over 190,000 students worldwide.

But beyond the numbers, what truly matters are the stories behind them: those of the children who learn English in a meaningful way, the families who place their trust in us, and the teachers, teams, franchisees, and partners who, from different parts of the world, are all part of the Kids&Us community.

Because sometimes a story begins by questioning the status quo, embracing unexpected turns, and pursuing dreams that become reality. A reality called Kids&Us.

Hello, world. It’s me.

At Kids&Us, Kulture is at the heart of who we are. It defines how we think, how we connect, and how we act every day.

Our Kulture is built around a clear purpose: we ignite children’s futures to unleash collective hope. We believe English is more than a language; it’s a tool that opens doors, creates opportunities, and helps children discover the world with confidence.

The way we work is guided by principles such as authenticity, innovation, empathy, collaboration, accountability, agility, adaptability, and fun. These values shape our relationships with children, families, teams, franchisees, and society.

For us, culture isn’t just something we say. It’s something we live in every lesson, every experience, and every decision. It’s what keeps us connected and helps us continue creating meaningful impact together.

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Our Kulture

We are proud to announce an important milestone for the Kids&Us educational project: our exams are officially recognised by Trinity College London, the prestigious British educational institution founded in 1872 and internationally renowned for its language qualifications.

This official recognition makes Kids&Us the only language school whose assessment system is valid for obtaining the official Trinity certificate, aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

What does this mean in real terms?

The learning that already takes place in our classrooms is not only consolidated, but can now also be officially recognised.

Put simply: students follow their usual course at Kids&Us, prepare for their method exams as usual, and, if they pass, Trinity recognises these as valid for obtaining their official certificate.

This is particularly important because it does not alter the students’ learning experience within the method, and they do not need to prepare for any additional external certificates.

This evolution allows us to strengthen the educational proposal we offer in three key ways:

• Firstly, we provide an internationally recognised external assessment of English language proficiency.
• Secondly, we offer families clear and tangible added value.
• Furthermore, we consolidate our position as a comprehensive, coherent and distinctive educational project.

This achievement marks another step forward in our mission: empowering children to develop their full potential through a natural, effective and internationally recognised way of learning English.