We are thrilled to announce that Reflective Learning has been recognised as one of Holon IQ’s Top 50 most promising EdTech startups in sub-Saharan Africa for 2023. This prestigious accolade celebrates the fastest-growing and most innovative EdTech companies, highlighting those making a significant impact on the educational landscape. This honour places Reflective Learning among the leading pioneers shaping the future of education through technology.
About Holon IQ | Top 50 Africa EdTech
Holon IQ is the world’s leading impact intelligence platform, dedicated to addressing the world’s most pressing social and environmental challenges. Their philosophy revolves around the concept of a holon—an evolving and self-organising system that is both a whole and a part of something greater. By leveraging technology, Holon IQ powers decisions that matter, ensuring a sustainable and positive global impact.
“We saw a need for a different kind of technology to power decisions that matter, and we knew it would take a different kind of company to build it. That’s why we founded Holon IQ.”
Holon IQ’s rigorous startup scoring process evaluates EdTech companies across various themes, from market quality and attractiveness to the sustained positive impact and growth of the company over time.
Reflective Learning’s Unique Approach
Reflective Learning’s innovative approach to education focuses on closing learning gaps through data-driven solutions. Our platform identifies the specific gaps hindering a student’s progress and prescribes a tailored path for remediation. This personalised approach empowers students to achieve their full potential, making Reflective Learning an invaluable educational ally.
Our Core Strengths
Innovative Product: Our technology systematically identifies and addresses individual learning gaps, ensuring each student receives the targeted assistance they need to succeed.
Diverse and Expert Team: Our team comprises education experts, technology innovators, and strategic thinkers, enabling us to tackle EdTech challenges from multiple angles. This diversity allows us to cater to the nuanced needs of a broad student demographic.
Remarkable Growth and Momentum: Reflective Learning has experienced significant growth since its inception. We are dedicated to fixing learning gaps, which has driven our expansion and success. Highlights of our recent achievements include:
- Translating our product into Afrikaans, making it accessible to more students.
- Launching a direct-to-consumer product that engages parents in their children’s learning journey.
- Expanding our reach to the United Kingdom and Australia.
- Bridging the learning gaps of over 75,000 students.
Empowering Students and Teachers
Reflective Learning is an online tool designed to help both teachers and students in primary and secondary schools address learning gaps. Our diagnostic tests identify gaps in essential Maths and English concepts that often hinder the learning of new material. Once these gaps are pinpointed, Reflective Learning guides students on a personalised educational journey tailored to their current level of understanding, ensuring mastery through regular reassessments.
Our mission extends beyond academic improvement. We aim to foster positive learning behaviours by monitoring students’ pace, accuracy, and dedication. We also promote a growth mindset and help students develop metacognitive skills, which are essential for independent learning. Ultimately, our goal is to equip students with the tools they need to overcome educational challenges and succeed in the future.
Conclusion
Being named among The Africa EdTech 50 by Holon IQ is a testament to Reflective Learning’s commitment to personalised education, closing learning gaps, and empowering students and teachers. This recognition underscores the importance of technology in education, using data-driven insights to make a global impact. We are honoured to be part of this distinguished group and look forward to continuing our mission of transforming education through innovative solutions.
