About LearnWise
Empowering students and parents across East Africa to make informed decisions about education through comprehensive school discovery, detailed program information, and data-driven insights.
Our Story
LearnWise was born from a simple yet powerful idea: education decisions shouldn't be overwhelming or based on limited information. Founded by a team of educators, technologists, and parents in East Africa, we set out to create a platform that would democratize access to comprehensive school information across the region.
What started as a small database of Kenyan schools has grown into a comprehensive educational platform covering primary schools, secondary schools, and universities across East Africa, helping thousands of families find their perfect educational match.
Today, LearnWise serves as the bridge between students' dreams and their educational reality, making the journey from aspiration to achievement clearer and more achievable in our local context.
Founded in 2023
By educators, for students
Mission & Vision
We're on a mission to transform how people discover and choose educational opportunities.
Our Mission
To democratize access to comprehensive educational information across East Africa, empowering every student and family to make informed decisions about their educational journey through transparent data, detailed program information, and personalized guidance.
Our Vision
A world where every student across East Africa can easily discover and access the perfect educational opportunities that align with their unique goals, talents, and aspirations, regardless of their background or location within the region.
What We Cover
Comprehensive coverage of educational institutions across East Africa
Primary Schools
Early childhood development and primary education programs, both public and private, with focus on foundational learning and character development.
Secondary Schools
Day and boarding secondary schools offering sciences, arts, business studies, languages, and technical programs for comprehensive secondary education.
Universities & Institutes
Public and private universities with specialized faculties in engineering, business, applied sciences, leadership, and more, preparing students for successful careers.
Our Core Values
The principles that guide everything we do at LearnWise
Transparency
We believe in providing clear, honest, and comprehensive information to help families make the best decisions.
Trust
Building lasting relationships through reliable data, accurate information, and consistent service quality.
Innovation
Continuously improving our platform with cutting-edge technology and creative solutions for educational discovery.
Empathy
Understanding the emotional and practical challenges families face when making educational decisions.
Accessibility
Making quality educational information available to everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Data-Driven
Using comprehensive data and analytics to provide objective, evidence-based insights and recommendations.
Meet Our Team
The passionate individuals behind LearnWise who are committed to transforming educational discovery
Dr. Sarah Chen
Founder & CEO
Former university professor with 15+ years in educational technology and student success.
Marcus Rodriguez
CTO & Co-Founder
Tech veteran with expertise in AI, data science, and building scalable educational platforms.
Dr. Emily Watson
Head of Education
Curriculum specialist and former school administrator with deep understanding of K-12 and higher education.
Alex Thompson
Head of Product
Product leader focused on creating intuitive user experiences that make complex decisions simple.
Priya Patel
Head of Data & Analytics
Data scientist passionate about using analytics to uncover insights that help families make better decisions.
David Kim
Head of Partnerships
Relationship builder working with schools, organizations, and stakeholders across the education ecosystem.
Our Impact
Numbers that tell the story of our growth and reach