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India isn’t following the global esports playbook. It’s writing a new one.

Swipe through to see why India’s approach to esports education is different and why the rest of the world should be paying attention.

Full edition in our newsletter - link in bio.

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Your child isn't just playing games.

They're learning to coordinate a team, make decisions under pressure, read complex situations in real time, and recover from failure fast enough to go again.

Most schools don't record any of it. Swipe through to see what they're actually building - and why it matters.

Want to know how we help students turn that into something real? Visit https://squid.gg/

Everyone sees kids competing. We see them learning.

🙅‍♂️Esports in schools shouldn’t just be about tournaments and trophies.
💪It should build communication, leadership, responsibility, and real teamwork.

Competition gives direction.
Education gives purpose.

That’s what structured esports looks like.

If you’re a school leader or parent wondering whether gaming can be done properly - this is the framework.

📩DM us to learn more.

Behind every great Esports player is a great team.
Behind our Esports Education programme at Sri Emas is 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗘. 🎮

As the R&D arm of ACE EdVenture, Studio E is the team that conceptualises, designs, and refines our most future-focused learning frameworks. They are the ones who helped build the Esports Education curriculum — ensuring it goes far beyond gameplay.

Every module is intentionally crafted to develop communication, teamwork, strategic thinking, and leadership. Through structured play, guided reflection, and real-time analysis, students learn how to perform under pressure and work effectively with others.

Interested to know more about our Esports Education programme? 👉🏼 https://sriemas.edu.my/esports/

As the year comes to a close, we want to say a sincere thank you to our coaches, advisors, partners, and collaborators.

Your time, expertise, and belief in what we’re building helped turn ideas into real impact for students and educators this year.

We’re proud of what we’ve achieved together and even more excited about what’s coming next.

Wishing you all a great end to the year and a strong start to the next. 🦑💪🏽

Welcome to the squad, Anusuya Mukherjee! 🦑😎

We’re excited to have her on board as our new Content Manager, helping shape Squid Academy’s global esports education content.

Proving Grounds is live in El Paso, Texas!🙌🏽

Huge shoutout to our partners at Damascus Gaming for running Squid Academy’s Pro Program sessions at their LAN Center.

From Valorant to CS, LoL, and Rocket League - players are sharpening skills, learning structure, and leveling up with real coaching.

Proud to see our curriculum powering grassroots esports in Texas. 🦑🎓

Proving Grounds is your place to play, grow, and compete. 💪

From Valorant to Counter-Strike, League of Legends, and Rocket League every session brings a new challenge and a new chance to improve your game. 🔥

📍Damascus Gaming LAN Center
🕕Monday–Thursday | 6PM–8PM

Student-led esports in action!

Massive shoutout to Sri Emas International School students for launching and hosting their very first tournament - the Golden Rocket Tournament 🏆🎮

From concept and marketing to event production, these students are learning esports management the hands-on way, guided by Tr. Emily and supported through our Squid Academy High School Esports Program.

This is what looks like. 👏

💥 Sri Emas students! Want in on the action?

Scan the QR code on the poster to register for the 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 before the 21st of November 2025! 🎮

This isn’t just any esports event…it’s the very FIRST tournament 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗦𝗿𝗶 𝗘𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗘𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, guided by Tr. Emily!

From brainstorming the concept, planning and marketing the event, to running the entire show — our students did it all as part of their syllabus. 💪 It’s hands-on experience at its best, giving them a real taste of what goes into the world of esports management and production.

And yes, even this awesome poster was designed by our talented Esports Education students, 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶 𝗟𝗲𝗯𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗲 and 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗴 🔥

Here’s to their hard work, teamwork, and creativity taking the stage!