Place Secured on Prestigious MIT Student Trip

The prestigious programme brings together 68 students from more than 50 Nord Anglia schools worldwide for a series of workshops, lectures, tours, and collaborative projects at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

This year marked the most competitive application cycle in the programme’s history, with students required to complete and present an original project in order to secure a place on the trip.

Kivi was selected following the submission of an impressive project addressing a major global challenge linked to the rapid growth of the new energy industry and the increasing number of discarded lithium batteries worldwide.

Recognising that recycling rates remain low, particularly in developing countries, the project proposed a practical and low-cost recycling solution using simple equipment and locally available materials. The three-step process enables small factories to safely and efficiently extract valuable metals from used batteries, creating both environmental benefits and a sustainable source of income.

The selection reflects both the quality of the project and the student’s ability to apply scientific thinking to real-world global issues.

At OIC, students are encouraged to combine academic excellence with innovation, creativity, and problem-solving. Through a culture of ambition, intellectual curiosity, and global awareness, students are empowered to pursue meaningful opportunities beyond the classroom.

We warmly congratulate Kivi on this outstanding achievement and look forward to sharing more about the experience later this year.