The Zenex Foundation is an independent grant-maker
established in 1995 to improve language and mathematics education in South Africa through supporting the delivery of evidence-based learning, monitoring and evaluation programmes across South Africa.
Insights from the Zenex Foundation Seminar on Early Grade Mathematics: Building a Path Forward
Insights from the Zenex Foundation Seminar on Early Grade Mathematics: Building a Path Forward At...
Rest in Peace MaLlele PeTje
Rest in Peace MaLlele PeTje 1961 – 2024 Mr PeTje was appointed to the Zenex Foundation board in...
Tackling Learning Challenges in the Senior Phase
On 27 August 2024, Zenex Foundation convened experts from government, NGOs, and academia to...
Our Focus Areas
Early Grade Language and Mathematics
Senior Phase English and Mathematics
Grade 4 Mathematics Backlogs Project
It is widely known that a large proportion of learners in South Africa perform several grades below their required grade competencies. Research points to learning backlogs starting early in the Foundation Phase.
Findings from the Grade 3 Mathematics Backlogs Action Research Project
Introduction The Grade 3 Mathematics Backlogs Action Research Project was undertaken by the...
Evaluation of the Programme to Improve Learning Outcomes Embedding
Introduction The Programme to Improve Learning Outcomes (PILO), works on developing methodologies...