Our Story
Sprout Educational Academy was founded in 2019 with a simple vision — to create a nurturing learning environment where children can build strong academic foundations while growing in confidence, character and curiosity.
Rooted in Kuala Lumpur and guided by a CBSE-aligned curriculum, we combine structured academics with creativity, critical thinking, values and meaningful learning experiences.
For us, education is more than what happens inside a classroom. It is about helping every child learn with confidence, grow with purpose and develop a lifelong love for learning.
Our Founding Team
Every journey begins with a vision — and Sprout's began with a shared passion for creating something meaningful in education.
Priya Balakrishnan
Co-Founder & Principal
Humraj Shaik
Co-Founder
Jaya Raghu Rami Reddy
Co-Founder
Sprout's growth has been strengthened by our shareholders who contribute their time, expertise and support to the Academy.
It is my pleasure to welcome you to Sprout's official website, and I thank you for your interest in our school since its inception in 2019.
At Sprout, we aim to give every child the very best possible start to their education. This means more than strong academics alone — it means warm, attentive teaching, a safe and nurturing environment, and a curriculum that respects how young children actually learn: through their senses, through play, and through genuine curiosity. Our team works every day to ensure that each of these strands — teaching, care, and environment — is held to the same high standard.
Young minds need to be nurtured as much as they need to be guided and gently challenged. We believe early childhood is a uniquely important window — academically, socially, and emotionally — and that the habits and confidence a child builds now will stay with them well beyond their years at Sprout.
We place particular emphasis on character alongside academics: building a genuine love of learning, encouraging curiosity rather than fear of getting things wrong, and nurturing the self-esteem and empathy every child needs to thrive both in the classroom and in their wider community. Every child who leaves Sprout — whether moving up within our own programmes or onward to primary school — should do so happy, confident, and ready for what comes next.
Our academic foundation is built on a CBSE-aligned curriculum, chosen for the clear, structured progression it offers, paired with our own multi-sensory teaching approach for our younger learners. This combination allows us to give children both the rigour of a recognised framework and the warmth and individual attention of a smaller school.
Rooted in the heart of Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, Sprout continues to grow as a community — of children, teachers, and families — who share a belief that a rich early childhood is the foundation for a capable, caring adult.
We sincerely hope we have the opportunity to nurture your child and help them reach their full potential.
Thank you.
Priya BalakrishnanCo-Founder & Principal
Our mission, vision, and values
Our Mission
To nurture every child's natural curiosity through a multi-sensory, CBSE-aligned learning environment that builds real academic rigor alongside genuine life skills — not one at the expense of the other.
Our Vision
To be the most trusted CBSE-aligned early childhood and primary academy in Kuala Lumpur — known for both academic rigor and genuine care, and for the strength of our Brickfields community.
Our Values
Curiosity, care, discipline, and community — the four principles that have shaped every classroom decision we've made across our 7 years in Brickfields.
How Sprout has grown
Sprout Educational Academy is established
Sprout Educational Academy was founded in 2019 in Kuala Lumpur. We opened our doors in Brickfields with a small group of Nursery and Kindergarten families, and a clear belief in multi-sensory early learning.
CBSE-aligned curriculum introduced
Adopted a structured, CBSE-aligned curriculum framework — giving children a clear, recognised academic pathway from an early stage.
Primary programmes and second campus
Expanded to offer Lower and Upper Primary at our Bangunan Lutheran campus, giving families a continuous path through age 12 without leaving the Sprout community.
500+ families and growing
Now a trusted CBSE-aligned name in the Brickfields community, with two campuses and admissions open for our 2027 intake.
A childhood that shapes who they become
Every part of our approach is built around how young children actually learn — through play, repetition, and care.
Multi-Sensory Learning
Children explore concepts through touch, sound, movement and play — not just worksheets and rote memorisation.
Small Class Sizes
Low teacher-to-child ratios mean every child is seen, supported, and challenged individually.
Structured Curriculum
A clear developmental pathway from preschool through primary, with real academic rigor built on a CBSE-aligned framework.
Safe & Nurturing
A secure campus and a warm, disciplined environment in the heart of Brickfields, where children feel confident to grow.
Rooted in a CBSE-aligned framework
Why we've built Sprout's academic foundation around the CBSE curriculum.
Recognised & Structured
CBSE is one of the most widely recognised school curricula, giving every child at Sprout a clear, consistent academic progression.
Continuity for Relocating Families
For families relocating to or from India, or moving within Malaysia, a familiar curriculum framework eases the transition for your child.
Balanced, Not Rigid
We pair CBSE's academic structure with our multi-sensory, play-based teaching style for younger children — rigor and joy, together.
