GCU Academy of Sciences (GCUASc) is a challenging task intended to improve the South African socio-economic landscape, through unique, affordable, independent Education and Technology, Technical and Life Skills Training, with a potential for medium to long term industrial social enterprises owned by young people.
GCU in this instance is an acronym for "Genius Capabilities Unlocked."
GCU Academy of Sciences is social enterprise with a shared technology youth skilling hub and STEM with Arts (STEAM) K-12 practical technical education and training junior college, in which a special art of affordable, quality learning of science subjects is taught, to develop ethically and spiritually grounded specialists in industrial development in RSA.
Rather than being passive recipients of information, students become active participants in their learning process.
Parents or caregivers assume a supporting role, guiding their child’s educational journey rather than acting as a traditional teacher.
This self-directed approach helps to build confidence and prepares learners for a future that will demand self-management and continuous learning.
What’s more, an agile structure allows for a broader range of subject choices.
Learners are not limited by the resources available in a single school; instead, they have the freedom to explore other subjects such as coding, creative arts, or entrepreneurship.
Adding options like these makes learning more meaningful and directly aligns education with a child’s interests and future aspirations.
Tech and tools
The accessibility and power of technology are central to the success of this educational shift.
Click on video above to watch illustration of some of the outcomes GCUASc plans for our kids. Source: Twinbrook International School, Kindergarten Engineering class, Uganda. Be inspired.
GCUA Sciences Education model is that of providing STEAM integrated CAPS curriculum, English and Maths Study Centre, a shared Technology facility, Practical Technical and Life Skills Training, Entrepreneurship Skills with business incubation in its Africa Tech Hub, ensuring approaches are inclusive of children, youth, and adults from all backgrounds, as well as those wanting to develop their social and technical skills.
Our St Carlo Acutis Schools brand is an epitome of our values-centred academic education for children from Kindergarten to High School.
From Grades 8 through to 12, students will learn IEB academic curriculum.
