In the summer of 2014, Vidyarambam conducted a pilot HeadStart program for 1,045 students across 50 select schools, delivered by 100 Young Tutors (Std IX toppers of an English Proficiency Contest held by Vidyarambam). Mentored to teach this program, they are already role models, inspiring students younger than them. The stipend they receive was a thrill no doubt, but counts for only a fraction of the huge boost in esteem and confidence they gain. This pilot proved This pilot proved our our hypothesis right confidence that - Yes, the fear of English can be broken if we start addressing the issue early on through innovative methodologies. only It is possible to give a head start to these children as they move into middle school with a lot more confidence in themselves and their English abilities.