Young Entrepreneurs in Action: Koa Academy’s 2026 Online Entrepreneurship Challenge
Following the success of last year’s challenge, Koa Academy’s 2026 Online Entrepreneurship Challenge once again invited students between the ages […]
Project-Based Learning at Koa Academy: A More Impactful Way to Learn
For many parents, one of the biggest frustrations with traditional schooling is that learning can sometimes feel disconnected. A child
Alumni Spotlight: Mia Stuart (Class of 2025) | Building a Future Through Structure, Problem-Solving & Practical Experience
Mia Stuart is part of Koa’s Class of 2025, and she’s already building real momentum in the field she’s working
Learning Designed Around Your Child
Traditional schooling organises the day around a timetable. At Koa, we organise learning around your child. That idea sits at
Alumni Spotlight: Layha Mahomed, Class of 2024 – Finding Confidence and Choosing Your Own Path
Layha Mahomed is a proud member of Koa’s Matric Class of 2024 and joined Koa in 2022 as part of
Beyond the Buzzwords: How We’re Actually Using AI to Enhance Your Child’s Education
If you’ve opened a newspaper, scrolled through LinkedIn, or frankly, just existed in the last two years, you’ve heard about
Alumni Spotlight: Kyra Bennie, Class of 2023 — Thriving After Koa: Prepared for University and Life
Kyra Bennie, Class of 2023, joined Koa in his final year after moving from a mainstream school. Unsure if online
What Are Parents Really Hoping For in Their Child’s Education?
Most parents want a school environment where their children feel safe, supported, and able to grow. But beneath the usual
Alumni Spotlight: Tamisha Sinan, Class of 2024: Thriving After Koa Academy: Real-World Skills in Action
Tamisha Sinan, Class of 2024, initially wasn’t sure online learning was for her, but at Koa, she discovered her rhythm,
Can You Really Make Real Friends Without a Physical Classroom?
At Koa, the Answer Is Yes! One of the most common questions parents ask about online school is: “But will
Online Safety in a Digital School Matters More Than Ever
Safety Comes First At Koa Academy, your child’s online safety is one of our top priorities. Just as parents expect
How South African online schools prepare learners for university
While a university education remains a top aspiration for many young South Africans, and their parents, it’s a particularly challenging pathway
KOA ACADEMY CELEBRATES WORLD CHAMPION ROBOTICS TEAM PLAYER
The passion for STEM-education came into the spotlight at Koa Academy recently with the news that one of its Grade
NEURODIVERSITY IN THE ONLINE CLASSROOM
It is estimated that at least 10% of South African children have neuropsychological challenges. Neurodiversity, the range of different brain
KOA ACADEMY & THE BUSINESS OF AN ONLINE SCHOOL
As technology disrupts and transforms education across the world, the emergence of new and different models of online schooling is
8 ways to cultivate creativity in schools, and at home
In times of rapid, constant transformation and with unprecedented challenges that need urgent solutions, the demand for innovation and creative
Understanding the trends that will shape SA Education in 2024
For the longest time, education systems have changed at the proverbial glacial pace. However, the rapidity of change in every
A Principal’s Guide to Exam Season – Tips for parents, teachers and learners
The final exam season of the year is almost here, and it’s not unusual for a sense of dread to
AI in Education IS happening – how do we leverage it?
Although machine learning and AI models have been built into many of the apps and platforms we have been using
Why ‘soft skills’ are today’s key skills
With the world facing an uncertain future of work, there’s a question on many parents’ minds: “Is my child actually
Better school assessments for today’s world
The recent explosion of AI into our daily life is testimony to how fast our world can change, and how
7 WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD AT ONLINE SCHOOL
Every year, more and more South African children are enrolled in an online school, bringing changes to their family’s rhythms
Strong future for online schooling in South Africa
As a fellow school principal, I feel that it is important to join the ongoing conversation about the state of
Thinking about enrolling your child in online school?
They are not all the same. These are the must-ask questions for the school leader, which we put to Koa
HELPING YOUR CHILD WITH TEST ANXIETY
As learners across the country prepare for and write their last Grade assessments of the year, there are a lot
ENGAGING WITH SCHOOL SUBJECTS – THE KOA ACADEMY DIFFERENCE
Traditionally schools have taken a strict siloed approach to teaching subjects like Science, Geography, History and Art. Since most parents
HOW KOA ACADEMY IGNITES PASSION FOR FUTURE CAREERS
One of the advantages of an online school platform is that technology makes it incredibly easy to enable kids to
IS YOUR MATHS ANXIETY AFFECTING YOUR CHILD’S PERFORMANCE?
There is no other school subject that gets as bad a rap as Mathematics. It even has a mental health
WHY KOA ACADEMY CHOOSES THE IEB PATHWAY TO THE 4iR WORLD OF WORK
In South Africa, learners following the CAPS curriculum achieve their Matric qualifications (National Senior Certificate – NSC) either through writing
SOUTH AFRICA’S FIRST POD SCHOOL
From school through tertiary education, post-grad studies and work-based training, the South African digital learning environment is developing and expanding
