iSchoolAfrica Education Trust | 15 years of educational change

Coding and Robotics

Equipping rural and township learners with the skills to change the world

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iSchoolAfrica Coding and Robotics Programme

We empower our learners to become innovators in STEAM fields, leaders in their communities and builders of their own futures through exposure to coding and robotics.

Learning to code builds confidence and problem-solving skills right from the start. Partner with iSchoolAfrica and together we can help learners prepare for the future, no matter what career they pursue.

iSchoolAfrica brings to schools Apple’s Everyone Can Code Curriculum – making real coding accessible, from ECD to higher education. The programme introduces learners to the world of coding and app design through interactive puzzles and code walk‑throughs.

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Coding and robotics centre

Give a community access to a space where creativity and coding can come alive. Partner with iSchoolAfrica to set up, resource and upskill - at a school or community centre . Fully branded. A full programme to empower youth with critical digital skills.

Coding and robotics clubs

Coding Clubs are a fun way to learn to code and design apps. The activities help learners collaborate as they learn how to code, prototype and design apps. Clubs can be held after school, or over the holidays.

Coding for inclusion – for learners with disabilities

The inclusive coding programme aims to empower learners of all abilities by providing them with the tools and resources to learn coding in a supportive and inclusive environment. The beneficiaries of the programme are learners attending inclusive schools including those with disabilities and learning differences.

Previous initiatives

Coding Centre in KZN

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Sponsored by Games Global Chances4Change Programme - an innovative coding and robotics centre is brought to Alencon Primary School Chatsworth. A centre for the learners and educators of the school and broader community.

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Empowering girls in STEM

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ITWEB Brainstorm and Wired4Women Awards funding introduces girls to coding and app development. Members of Athlone Girls High School in Johannesburg have with access to the full iSchoolAfrica Coding and Robotics Programme.

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Panarottis Coding Futures

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iSchoolAfrica is the implementing partner of Panarottis Coding Futures Programme. The iSchoolAfrica Coding and Robotics Programme is being rolled out in Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga - including iPad lab, coding software, robotics, teacher training and impact evaluation.

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67 minutes of Code for Mandela Day

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In celebration of #MandelaDay, iSchoolAfrica ran free #67MinutesOfCode sessions at selected iStores across South Africa. Over 360 learners entered the world of code and explored the fundamentals of Swift.

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Deaf Developers Programme

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The iSchoolAfrica Deaf Developers' Programme aims to equip Deaf youth with the necessary skills to enter the technology sector. The App Development programme is designed to transform the narrative of disabled youth unemployment in South Africa.

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