25 years of educational legacy

The Learning
Atelier

Re-imagining the early years at the foundational stage.

ACE Juniors is a bespoke programme of learning for families, inspired by the dolphin's playful, intelligent and free spirit. Backed by 25 years of research and practice across India, now opening in Gamdevi, Mumbai.

25
years of
legacy
50+
schools
founded
1st
campus now
open in Mumbai
ACE Juniors dolphin mascot
Fatema Agarkar Dummy video · final film coming soon
Our founder's journey

Hear it from Fatema.

Founder Fatema Agarkar shares the story behind ACE Juniors, 25 years of building schools, and why the early years matter most of all.

Read her full journey →
There's trust in ACE Juniors

Why families choose us.

  1. 25 years of research

    A quarter-century of researching and implementing pedagogies and frameworks, pan-India.

  2. Personalised attention

    Careful observation, individual goal-setting and a watchful, caring eye on every child.

  3. The IIM approach

    Ideate, Integrate & Make real-life connections, how children truly understand their world.

  4. Skilled faculty

    Educators trained through our own certificate course and continuous development.

  5. Specialised sports & movement

    A dedicated movement and sports programme, with intercity tournaments for little ones.

  6. Art, culture & music woven in

    Creative expression, storytelling, dance and instruments integrated into everyday learning.

  7. Global approaches

    Internationally inspired learning that connects children to the world around them.

  8. A trusted name

    Part of the Agarkar Centre of Excellence, a name families across India already trust.

Our pods

Learning pathways.

We call our classrooms pods because, like dolphins, they stand for belonging, teamwork, nurturing, communication and community. Scroll, and swim with Daffy from first steps to Grade 2.

A child reading

Experts tell us that 90% of all brain development occurs by the age of five.

Bob Ehrlich
From our families

Words from the parents who picked us.

“Our trust in Fatema and her is immense! They will be the best mentors to us and our child.”

“We have chosen ACE Juniors for our child's first formal schooling years knowing they have well researched, strong curriculum.”

“We believe in ACE's 25 years legacy in the education space. All that experience has now shaped the ACE Juniors vision that we love.”

“Every aspect has been taken care of — safety, socio-emotional learning, physical development, thinking and language… what more can we ask for as parents!”

Admissions open · Gamdevi

Begin your child's journey with us.

Visit our Gamdevi campus, meet the founder, and see the ACE Juniors approach for yourself.