Nigerian edtech startup AltSchool is on a mission to make AI education accessible across Africa, breaking language barriers along the way. The company has launched AI for 10M Africans, an initiative designed to teach AI to learners at all levels, from beginners to advanced professionals. To ensure widespread accessibility, the courses will be offered in multiple languages, including Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Swahili, French, Portuguese, and Arabic.
Speaking at a media conference, AltSchool Africa CEO Adewale Yusuf described the initiative as “more than an educational programme; a movement to create opportunities and bridge the knowledge gap.” He emphasised the importance of ensuring that Africans are not left behind in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
A Step-by-Step Learning Approach
The programme will start with foundational courses, helping participants understand AI concepts while dispelling common myths. As learners progress, they will have the option to enrol in more technical courses, covering subjects like machine learning, data science, and AI engineering. Unlike the introductory courses, these advanced classes will be paid offerings.
AltSchool acknowledges that the success of this initiative will depend on collaborations with organisations, governments, and industry leaders. Yusuf stressed the need to integrate AI education into African school curriculums, noting that “the world is changing every day.”
More Than Just Learning Online
Beyond AI education, AltSchool is also set to launch Campus by AltSchool, a hybrid learning programme designed to boost course completion rates and provide an immersive learning experience. The physical classes will first open in Lagos, Nigeria, with plans to expand to Kigali, Rwanda. The initiative is expected to launch in Q2 2025.
Meanwhile, the startup is working to secure scholarship partnerships with companies like Binance and Bybit, ensuring that more Africans, regardless of financial background, can access AI education. With AI reshaping industries globally, AltSchool’s initiative could play a key role in positioning Africa as more than just a consumer of AI products—but an active contributor to its development.
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