About Us

Who are
We?

Wize-Up Foundation is a non-profit organisation committed to promoting national cooperation in education, science, mathematics and culture in South Africa. With over 6 years experience implementing evidence based programs. We integrate research, monitoring and evaluation in all stages of our programming from concept development to implementation (and monitoring) and closure.

Sustainability lies at the core of our programme designs adopting a social entrepreneurship mindset and approach to the foundation. We strive for our programmes to strengthen the development of people, communities, companies and governments to realize the right to education and quality of life. 

WITHOUT MATHEMATICS THERE’S NOTHING YOU CAN DO. EVERYTHING AROUND YOU IS MATHEMATICS. EVERYTHING AROUND YOU IS NUMBERS

— SHAKUNTALA DEVI

Approach & Methodology

LEARNER TARGETS

High School Learners who are studying Pure Maths & Physical Sciences. Selection will be based on the previous year performance and dependent on the client objectives. Qualification criteria will be agreed on with the Sponsor and Department of Basic Education.

PARTNERSHIPS

Establish a partnership with the Department of Basic Education and principals of local schools as the primary custodians of the project. The program centralises teacher development therefore there must be a recruitment process to choose the educators who will be part of the programme.

TEACHER SELECTION &
DEVELOPMENT

The centre will be located within one of the local schools. Educators are recruited from local schools through an application process and screening by the program specialists. The teacher development program is informed by the baseline competency level of the educators