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Back to our learning roots

The focus should be on individualised learning across multiple topics, competencies and character qualities, at the learner’s pace to reach their potential.

Safeguarding the mental health of our children and youth

Many families and cultures shun the idea of seeking professional help from psychologists, psychiatrists or therapists.

Ready, steady, read!

Arrow Academy's goal is to ignite a long-lasting love of reading and literature.

Empowering our children, youth, community

Social-emotional learning is the main pillar of empowering our children and young people, says Kavashnee Singh, executive head, Arrow Academy.

Good education can give your child a strong head start

Arrow Academy believes it is never too early to start cultivating a spirit of independence in learners.

Celebrating milestones with continued commitment to advancement of education – Happy Mandela Day

Contribute to Mandela Day by championing for a more inclusive education – every child, regardless of background or ability, deserves access to quality education, says Optimi.

STEM all around

Optimi highlights, celebrates the role that science, technology, engineering and mathematics play in the modern world.

Matriculants prepare for their ‘last dance’

As the final exams approach, the focus shifts to acknowledging the dedication and hard work of these matriculants, says Optimi Classroom.

SA celebrates Heritage Day and Literature Month: A fusion of culture, creativity

The country is celebrating a unique convergence of its heritage and literary traditions.

Optimi Mandela Day initiative: Reading with comprehension

The Optimi Group initiative will provide free virtual lessons to aid grade 4 children in improving their reading comprehension and enhancing their reading scores.

How health, safety, environment are creating new job opportunities

An occupational health and safety representative not only puts health and safety systems in place, but also investigates accidents that occur in the workplace, carries out risk assessments and boosts employee well-being.

Rebuilding KZN with the help of an empowered workforce

Optimi Workplace believes adult education and workforce training have a huge role to play in helping to take the province forward.

Back to basics with diagnostics

Optimi Classroom has become the benchmark educational institution to actively unlock the door to both testing and assessing teachers and students.

It’s time to change the way we see education

Technology and connectivity should be at the forefront of our education system and any efforts to catch up on lost learning.

Classroom reboot with robotics

Optimi Classroom offers learners the opportunity to improve and reinforce what they have learned through special diagnostic tools and engaging practices sessions.

How the business of education can change SA for the better

Education, and especially post-school education, is a key measure in helping South Africans find work and improving their prospects of employment in the longer term.

Homeschooling can save you money – here’s how

Most online schooling providers and homeschooling curriculum providers’ fees range between R6 000 and R30 000 (depending on the grade and offerings).

How COVID-19 has affected workplace education: A reflection two years in

Today, Optimi Workplace is conducting 30% of its work virtually. By the end of 2022, it intends for this to reach 50%.

Media Works now officially an offering of Optimi Workplace

Optimi Workplace focuses on providing comprehensive workforce, community education and training offerings for corporates and the public sector.

Optimi College expands offering by acquiring IT Academy

Through its acquisition of IT Academy, Optimi College will now be able to offer an additional 1 000+ IT and business courses.

Optimi Group appoints new CFO

Rajan Padayachy will take the reins from 1 June.

Online qualification helps adult learners thrive in workplace training

The Foundational Learning Competence qualification bridges an important learning gap, says Media Works.

The right to education: An insider’s perspective over the past 25 years

The years 2010 to 2020 were all about developing and improving online learning and, ironically, the ability to make online content available offline, too.

E-learning is here to stay

Optimi explains how to get the most out of it.

Let Impaq help you make the switch to full-time homeschooling

Impaq’s education specialists can remotely guide users on their learning journey and answer any academic queries they have.

Broaden your career horizons with online assessor, moderator courses

The assessor training programme teaches participants to assess the learning outcomes of individuals studying a particular course.

Future-proof your school with e-learning from Optimi

Optimi Classroom offers expertise in both offline and online learning, to guide schools and teachers in the new era of 21st century education.

What type of homeschooler are you?

At Impaq, thousands of new learners have signed up this year in their bid to achieve more structured learning at home.

Reimagine adult literacy in a post-COVID-19 world

In order to keep as many learners up to date with their tuition as possible, Media Works has pivoted to using WhatsApp and online conferencing platforms.

No uniforms or school bells: Innovative Grade 10-12 campus launches in Pretoria

Having opened its doors in January 2020, Optimi Campus in Tshwane allows FET learners to study at their own pace, anytime, anywhere.

College SA offers new digital pathway to adult matric

College SA, which offers accredited and short courses, has added the Matric Works programme to its platform.

One of SA's biggest education providers has a new name: Meet PSG's Optimi

FutureLearn, a subsidiary of the PSG Group, has announced its corporate brand change to `Optimi', signalling an evolution in its multi-faceted education offering.

PSG-linked education merger to boost e-learning in SA

FutureLearn sees the merger with ITSI as augmenting its integrated learning ecosystems and boosting individualised guided learning.

FutureLearn welcomes Aunyana Moloisane as new CBDO

Aunyana Moloisane takes on the role of chief business development officer at the guided learning provider.

PSG's FutureLearn acquires Media Works in deal to bolster lifelong education in SA

Its acquisition of the adult education and training specialist endeavours to bolster education in South Africa.

FutureLearn partners with Quanta Books to broaden its physical sciences offering

The companies have joined forces to strengthen FutureLearn's current offering to its clients, and will broaden its physical sciences offering.

International recognition for new distance education learning system

Two of FutureLearn's staff members have developed a comprehensive learning eco-system to enhance learning, irrespective of the lack of face-to-face interaction.

Home education and the BELA Bill: what you need to know

Impaq takes a closer look at what the proposed bill will mean for home education.

FutureLearn partners with CAMI Education to broaden offering to schools and parents

The agreement will see the companies joining forces to strengthen FutureLearn's current offering to its clients.