Elon Musk's new preschool ‘Ad Astra’ set to break new ground in 2025; Here's what we know
Elon Musk, widely recognised for reshaping industries like space travel and electric vehicles, is now setting his sights on education. His newest project, Ad Astra, is a private preschool located in Bastrop, Texas, designed to transform how children learn. By combining a hands-on, STEM-focused curriculum with modern teaching methods, Ad Astra seeks to create an educational model that prioritises practical skills over traditional classroom methods.
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The preschool, which caters to children aged 3 to 9, begins operations in 2025 and has already garnered significant attention for its ambitious approach and strong financial backing.
A STEM-Centred, Practical Approach to Learning
Ad Astra’s educational model revolves around project-based learning, where students engage in hands-on activities to solve real-world problems. According to its website, the curriculum focuses on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) while encouraging creativity, exploration, and critical thinking.
The school describes its curriculum as «carefully sequenced and activity-based,» allowing children to progress at their own pace. Though Ad Astra operates like a Montessori school—with features such as multi-age classrooms and uninterrupted work periods—it explicitly states that it is not affiliated with the
