The founding vision of the the King Abdullah Academy is based on the belief that each child possesses a unique set of talents and strengths that, once identified and nurtured, will help them to have the capacity and character to be leaders in their families, communities and in the international connected world of tomorrow. The world needs innovators, thinkers, artists, scientists, and entrepreneurs. King Abdullah Academy's entrepreneurship, STEM, and the arts ("e-STEM-a") curriculum provides multiple pathways for students to learn the skills, knowledge, and habits of mind that will enable them to be of service in our global, hyper-connected world. Character building grounded in Islamic values is the foundation of King Abdullah Academy. Students will graduate as self-directed learners who are ready to innovate.