AltSchool Africa is a school that provides an online education with a curriculum to improve non-technical people with technical and soft skills. AltSchool was founded by Akintunde Sultan and Opeyemi Awoyemi, who raised 1 million dollars in pre-seed funding to scale their efforts. AltSchool has a presence in Nigeria, and their goal is to eventually expand to other African countries. AltSchool’s approach is unique in that it offers an efficient and affordable way for people to get the skills they need to succeed in today’s economy. As the world becomes increasingly digital, AltSchool’s services will become more and more valuable.
AltSchool Africa investment partners includes Falz the Bad Guy, a popular Nigerian musician and investor, alongside, Olugbenga GB Agboola, Shola Akinlade, Nigerian rapper, Akitoye Balogun a.k.a (Ajebutter), Pledges, Nestcoin, and ODBA VC. The goal of this new venture is to accelerate the development and training of tech skills in Africa. AltSchool Africa will provide access to quality education for students who might not otherwise have the opportunity to learn these vital skills. In addition, AltSchool Africa will work to develop local talent and create new jobs in the tech sector. With the support of Falz the Bad Guy and other investors, AltSchool Africa has the potential to make a big impact on the future of education in Africa.
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AltSchool Africa is a new type of school and a network of micro-schools that personalizes learning for each student. The AltSchool Africa model has been designed to be easily replicated and scaled. The inability of the local education system to provide competent engineering talent has led to a gap in the market for entry-level talent. AltSchool plans to fill this gap by offering a 1 year program which includes a three-month internship so that students can obtain the skills they need to get entry-level jobs in the engineering field.
The program provides enrollments from over 20 countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, and Botswana. Students do not have to pay for the tuition until they get a job except for an application fee of ₦10,000 ($2). The school provides a solution as an online school with a curriculum to improve/upskill non-technical people with technical and soft skills. AltSchool’s mission is to provide an affordable, quality education to everyone, regardless of their background or location. The school offers a variety of courses, including computer science, web development, and data science. AltSchool also provides mentorship and career services to its students.
