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Learn more. Aim higher.

Tutoring, coaching and programmes for ages 10 to 18, by tutors from EPFL and ETH Zurich.

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From one-to-one tutoring to startup projects.

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Dear parents

School teaches the curriculum. We help with everything around it.

  • You are not alone

    Most families struggle with grades, motivation or screens at some point.

  • Built by top students

    Our tutors passed the hardest courses at EPFL and ETH Zurich.

  • Ready for what is next

    Skills for a world shaped by AI: building, pitching, deciding.

Everything to learn and grow

Tutoring, coaching, projects and mentoring, matched to your child.

  • Tutoring

    One-to-one lessons in maths, science and coding.

  • Coaching

    Study methods, organisation and motivation.

  • Clubs

    Weekly startup and AI clubs, live online.

  • Mentoring

    Meet professionals and explore careers.

Programmes
5
Ages
10–18
Students per group
4–8
Languages
3
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For students, by experts

  • Tutors from EPFL and ETH Zurich, selected for how well they teach.
  • Programme leaders from startups, venture capital and research.
  • Each student matched to the right tutor and level.
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Why Tailwind?

  • Better grades and real understanding
  • Less stress at home around homework
  • Real projects to show in applications
  • A clear direction for studies and career
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About us

Tailwind is built by a team from venture capital, startups and research, with backgrounds at EPFL and ETH Zurich. Our first project, Tactic Academy, helped EPFL students pass their exams. Tailwind starts earlier.

How it works

Get started in 3 steps

  1. 01

    Talk to us

    A free 20-minute call about your child.

  2. 02

    Get a plan

    Three practical next steps by email.

  3. 03

    Start learning

    Join the programme that fits.

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Questions

Anything else? Write to us.

  • What ages do you work with?

    Mostly 10 to 18. Each programme shows its age range.

  • Online or in person?

    Live online, so families can join from anywhere. In-person groups where enough families are interested.

  • Which languages?

    English, French and Russian.

  • How does payment work?

    Reserve a place and we confirm dates and payment details by email. Nothing is charged on this site.

  • We do not live in Switzerland.

    No problem. We can quote in EUR or USD.

  • What if it is not a good fit?

    Monthly programmes stop any month. For fixed programmes we find a fair solution with you.