MEA | Business Awards 2025 15 Serving over 5,000 learners from Grade R to Grade 12, Teneo School is South Africa’s leading online home school. Offering three fully accredited curricula, the school teaches in both English and Afrikaans. For students and parents seeking a comprehensive alternative to traditional education, Teneo offers live online classes, pre-recorded lessons or a blend of both. We take a closer look at how Teneo is leading the way whilst ensuring no learner is left behind. Since the shockwaves of the COVID-19 pandemic, the way we do business and educate ourselves has undergone a remarkable change. Some students were only too glad to get back to the classroom. Yet for others, the flexibility of online learning proved to be exactly what they needed to achieve their goals. Since 2020, the rapid advance in AI technologies has affected almost every area of life, and in education, it has truly given the online education model wings. One company that’s built an extraordinarily effective, inclusive online offering is Teneo School. With open-access admissions and no restrictive qualifying criteria, the school welcomes students with learning barriers such as ADD, ADHD, autism, dyslexia, anxiety and sensory impairments. Families also choose Teneo for its flexibility, allowing students to learn anywhere at any time. CEO of Teneo School and Founder of the Smart School System ™ Saul Geffen tells us: “Our mission is to ‘unlock your child’s extraordinary’. This drives everything we do and reflects our values: excellence for every learner, innovation with purpose, inclusivity, data-informed care, and accountability. As we’ve grown and refined our Smart School System™, our commitment to making quality education accessible, measurable and effective for every child remains unwavering.” As Teneo’s technological capabilities have grown, so has the school’s understanding of the impact it is making on students’ lives. Through smart data gathering, Teneo has proved that all its students improve their marks by an average of 25% or more after 4 years at the school. Anticipating student needs and maintaining constant communication, Teneo ensures every learner receives individualised attention. Parents have reassuring access to their child’s academic progress via its Parent App, which delivers real-time data on attendance, participation, engagement and results. The Smart School System™ identifies at-risk students proactively, enabling teachers and parents to step in early with personalised support. Saul says: “While technology powers our insights, our 200-plus educators drive the outcomes. Teachers, subject specialists, grade leaders, and phase heads work collaboratively to ensure every learner is supported, challenged, and encouraged. Termly parent teacher meetings, regular progress reports, and ongoing communications ensure we’re constantly refining our approach based on learner needs and family feedback.” With education and schooling unevenly distributed and often concentrated in affluent, urban areas, Teneo offers a welcome alternative for many. However, there are still challenges to navigate. Although internet connectivity is improving, data costs remain high, and access is still inconsistent in rural areas. Overcoming perceptions that online education is somehow inferior to the traditional model is also a barrier that Teneo continues to navigate. Another challenge is, of course, affordability. Saul tells us: “Through innovation, academic success and inclusivity can coexist at scale We’ve proven that our transformative approach can deliver superior results. And knowing that many families face financial constraints, we offer high-quality schooling with affordable payment options.” In the long term, Teneo aims to continue to prove that its Smart School System™ can deliver better results for every learner, making quality education accessible to everyone. The online school continues to invest in emerging technologies to improve the learning experience and aims to create strategic partnerships with universities and employers. Geographic expansion into other MEA countries and global markets where barriers to education remain significant, is also an ambition for 2026 and beyond. Contact Details Contact: Saul Geffen Company: Teneo School Web Address: www.teneoschool.co.za Best Online & Home Schooling Education Resource 2025 - South Africa
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