ABOUT US
kia (Kids Innovate Africa) is an edutech organisation established in 2015 in Cape Town, South Africa. We offer introduction to the field of Computer Science and Engineering through Robotics and Coding to 5 - 16-year-olds. Our objective is to get as many kids as possible excited by technology, to encourage them to spend less time in consumption mode timesinking their precious time playing video games and the likes. We aim to support kids to develop 21st Century Skills of Collaboration and Critical Thinking through our Structured Play'. Our goal is to support parents and school management in laying the foundation for African children to potentially become future key participants in an increasingly digitalized global economy.
Our team is made up of experienced coding and robotics instructors who enjoy working with young people and creating an inclusive learning environment. We pride ourselves in being professional, punctual, open communicators, kind, and authentic. We advocate these values with our students.
We support groups of homeschoolers conveniently from their homes, schools with their after-school clubs and short-term digital literacy projects, and parents with weekend or holiday workshops. We deliver your child's learning in a fun and intelligence-igniting way - bringing your child a step closer to reaching their dreams! We also support organizations and schools to introduce robotics and coding to their students, through our Train-the-Trainer program.
Testimonials
Cape Town, South Africa
Robotics Teacher Empowerment
"KIA robotics training facilitators are very patient and easy to engage with.
I enjoyed how each day's program was explained and the opportunity that was given to evaluate our skills at each stage"' Executive Director - Association for Educational Transformation
"... we appreciate your Support, Patience, and Commitment towards the learners. The coder in my house has grown tremendously and so intelligent these days.
I will forever be grateful for even the leadership traits she seems to be picking from Coding." Juliet, Mom & Finance and Business Development Consultant
Cape Town
"... I could hear him from the kitchen as he was shouting excitedly during the online lesson - that he finally got the code right! I don't want him to miss out on any lessons" Merle, Mom
Online Coding lessons
Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA
Robotics Teacher Empowerment
KIA Robotics workshop could be helpful in helping students to develop ""new skills - e.g. Maths, Concentration, Strategies, Problem Solving, and master of all - COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
The facilitators are very knowledgeable"" Science Subject Advisor, Western Cape Education Department
Cape Town
" ɪ enjoyed Mathematics part of Robotics, and designing my robot. i look forward to transferring my new found knowledge with my high school students" Graduate Engineer & Programme Officer, ASSET
Robotics Trainer Empowerment
Cape Town
Online Coding lessons
"My son has been enjoying your online coding lessons throughout the COVID-19 lockdown. He looks forward to the coding classes. He enjoys engaging with the other kids" Reuben, Dad & Social Entrepreneur
Kampala, UGANDA
Online Coding lessons
" No question went unanswered during the training. What ɪ learnt with KIA would come in handy when training my students" Mechanical Engineering Science Graduate & former Science Centre employee
Kampala, UGANDA
'"My kids were so thrilled to show us fantastic cartoons which they made with from code! Their knowledge base has increased since enrolling for your online coding lessons - they talk about degrees, positions, variables, and a whole lot...". Babra, Mom
Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA
Robotics Trainer Empowerment
" ɪ enjoyed the content delivery. Every workshop topic was explained thoroughly and was followed by hands on activities when we had to try out. Being responsible for starting and facilitating robotics at schools, I feel empowered to coach and guide my learners" Bachelor of Science Graduate & Enrichment Officer, Association for Educational Transformation (ASSET).