Focus Area
The Zenex Foundation has three core focus areas which it carries out work, namely:
Early Grade Literacy & Numeracy Programme
Builds reading and numeracy teaching expertise at a critical entry point in the schooling system – the Foundation Phase.
Senior Phase English Mathematics Programme
Remediates mathematics and language backlogs at the point of entry to high school.
Thought
Leadership
Promotes evidence to
influence policy and practice.
Underpinning all our work is Research, Monitoring & Evaluation to ensure that evidence informs our work and also contributes to knowledge development in the education sector
Strengthening South Africa’s education system, together
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The power of collaboration, continuity, and shared purpose
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A listening survey on the present and future of global education
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Unearthing the Power of Collaboration: How Partnerships Strengthen South Africa’s Education Ecosystem
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Redefining Who Shapes Education: Empowering Black Researchers to Lead South Africa’s Future
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Celebrating 30 years of purpose!
By Gail Campbell Earlier this week, we gathered to celebrate a remarkable milestone, 30 years of the Zenex Foundation and our shared journey in...
Zenex Foundation 30th Anniversary Seminar & Lunch
On Monday, 13 October 2025, the Zenex Foundation marked three decades of work in education in South Africa by convening a seminar that highlighted...
Driving Evidence and Impact: Dr Eric Schollar’s Journey with Zenex
By Dr Eric Schollar My early association with what was to become the Zenex Foundation started during the pre-1994 period when Corporate Social...
From Coaches to Change-Makers: Reflections on Zenex Foundation’s 30 Years of Impact
Thirty years of Zenex Foundation driving transformation in South Africa’s education sector is not just about systems and strategies, it is about...