Our History
How we started
One centre in 2005
Our programme in 2005 we started with one centre at Dobsonville, Soweto with 140 Grade 12 students
Our Tipping Point in 2008
Our students performed outstandingly in their Grade 12 end of year exams, 140 students achieved 84 STEM distinctions and 10 students achieved 100% in Maths.
Winning Formula
Our results were a testament to a proven programme, we started approaching corporate funders for support to grow.
Years Established (2005-2024)
total decent passes in Maths & Science
Maths & Science Distinctions
Our Beginning
Our programme was initiated by STEM educators 19 years ago in Dobsonville Soweto. We noticed that students were performing poorly in Mathematics and Physical Science. We gathered committed educators and began planning our response.
In 2008, our programme reached a tipping point. Our 140 students produced:
- 22 C’s
- 34 B’s
- 84 distinctions
- and 10 students achieved 100% in Maths
We could offer tuition over weekends to a small group of students to boost their STEM performance. We wanted to start small, achieve outstanding results, then scale our model to advance Maths and Science performance on a large scale.
Our programme was initiated by STEM educators 18 years ago in Dobsonville Soweto, South africa’s largest township post apartheid. We noticed that students were passing Mathematics and Physical Science with poor performance and something needed to be done.
Only the Best
Solid Track Record
+18 Years Experience achieveing STEM results amongst township and rural youth
Compliance
Level 1 QSE and a B-BBEE Contributor
Empowered
Registered NGO and Section 18 A Tax Compliance
Girl Centric
Our programmes specifically encourage female learners to pursue Maths and Science at a high school level, to boost the quantity of female professionals in STEM careers nationally.
Alignment
Our Programmes respond to the United Nations Sustaimable Development Goals of No Poverty; Creating conditions for a Quality Education and Decent Work and Economic Growth as well as Reduced Inequalities.
Development Focused
We adhere to the National Priorities as set by the South African Government in the NDP 2030, of supporting the Creation of 1 Million New Jobs and enabling access to a Quality Education for All.
Job Creation
Our alumni are captains of industry and top professionals in their respective fields. We have grown and nurtured a black talent pool of professionals to serve the job market.
Training and Upskilling
Engineered learner, teacher development and alumni programmes with proven results. Our programmes provide a proven platform and pipeline for learners to enter professional careers.
CREDENTIALS
About Us
Aligned to the National Development Plan Vision 2030
Level 1 QSE BBEE Contributor
Registered Non-Profit Organisation
PBO Tax Exempt
19 Years Experience
Founded by STEM Educators and Principals
Founded in 2005
19 Years of outstanding STEM results
40 619 Decent passes achieved in Maths & Science in 19 yrs
12 461 Maths & Science Distinctions in 19 yrs
Aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goal’s
Aligned to the NDP 2030 National Priorities
About
We are a Non-Profit Organisation committed to accelerating the quality and quantity of Mathematics and Physical Science performance amongst township youth in South Africa. Growing and nurturing a black talent pool of professionals pursuing scarce skills careers like Commerce, Engineers, Science, Mining, Technology and Mathematics.