Empowering rural schools in South Africa through leadership, governance, and community support.

Education Ally aims to reimagine our public school system to maximize South Africa’s potential.

We partner with schools so all learners are equipped to be creative, productive and responsible citizens.

South Africa’s Education Challenges

The poor quality of South African schooling has been widely confirmed through international tests of mathematics and literacy. Various factors are attributed to the subpar teaching and learning in under resourced schools. These very same factors are what lead to poor discipline, acts of violence and bullying, a lack of values, truancy, absenteeism, late coming and high dropout rates.

The challenges facing the schooling system and particularly schools in marginalized and under resourced communities are immense. Addressing these challenges requires coordinated, evidence based multi-stakeholder and cross sectoral efforts at both a system and school levels. 

Through our work we contribute to the development of an effective public education system

Our Solutions

Capacitating school governing bodies (SGB) Fully constituted and compliant members who operate through a clearly defined constitution, policies and subcommittees, ensuring goveners are involved, committed, compliant, and ultimately accountable for the success of the school.

Developing SMTs and educators Effective instructional leaders and quality teaching in all partner schools.

Data driven decision making Data is used to inform decisions regarding governance, management, teaching and learning.

Leveraging evidence-based teaching & learning solutions All learners are on track for improved academic performance.

Partnering with government Effective implementation and innovation for broader systems change.

Implementing holistic psychosocial support A caring, positive and safe learning environment that ensures resilient staff and learners who are able to thrive socially, emotionally and academically.