GIC first set its sights on Inspired around four years ago, according to sources, who say it has been pipped to the post on several occasions. In 2017, the $400 billion asset manager lost out to TA Associates. Then, in March 2019 when Inspired had been seeking fresh capital at a €2.2 billion valuation, GIC dropped out before the second round of a bidding war that ended with Warburg Pincus paying around €350 million for a 20% stake, fending off competition from ADIA, Abu Dhabi's state-controlled investment fund. GIC declined to comment on information contained in this article.

Inspired group announces ai-based teaching model that 'allows learning three times faster'. Inspired Edge Academy(TM) launches in London at the beginning of next year and will later be exported to several of the 125 countries where the group operates. Portugal will also receive the new education model, the British group revealed this Wednesday, 18. March 18, 2026, 11:14 The Inspired Education Group, which in Portugal owns among others Kings College School and St. Peter's, announced this Wednesday, 18, the launch of Inspired Edge Academy(TM), an innovative educational model that integrates artificial intelligence to personalize learning and 'allow children from eight years old to learn up to three times faster than with conventional methods'. The academy launches in London at the beginning of next year and will later be exported to several of the 125 countries where the group operates, including Portugal, which will also receive the new education model. 'All students are always accompanied by a teacher, whose role is complemented by exclusive artificial intelligence tools, enabling the creation of personalized strategies and adjusting the study pace according to each student's needs and potential,' explains the group. The goal is to accelerate student development. The mandatory academic curriculum (English, mathematics, sciences, technologies, and languages) will be developed in the mornings, through interaction with the teacher and the use of artificial intelligence tools, aiming to exponentially accelerate student learning through personalized pace and teaching strategies. Afternoons will be dedicated to applying concepts and creating practical skills such as public speaking, problem-solving, and artistic expression. Group projects play a central role and will focus on topics like financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and well-being. 'Education needs to evolve to reflect the world in which children are growing up. The traditional model no longer meets children's needs, as each one learns differently. Inspired Edge Academy(TM) allows students to advance as they master the curriculum, integrating both academic knowledge and practical skills, from building a drone to managing a business. Education must adapt to the student, not the other way around,' justifies Nadim Nsouli, founder of Inspired Education Group and Edge Academy. 'Conventional classrooms require everyone to learn at the same pace, which does not correspond to reality,' explains, in turn, Mike Lambert, global Education Director of Inspired Education Group. 'At Inspired Edge Academy(TM), each student progresses at their own pace, receiving support whenever needed. We maintain the national curriculum as a base, but complement it with skills that develop confidence, creativity, and preparation for life.' This personalized teaching methodology is supported by AI technology developed by Century Tech. Priya Lakhani OBE, founder and CEO of the tech company, states: 'An educational model that prepares children for the real world is essential, offering concrete choices to parents and maximum potential to each student. Edge combines focus on learning and memorization with creativity and curiosity, ensuring everyone progresses.'