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AFRISTEM
For Educators

Empowering the People Who Inspire Learners

Educators play a critical role in developing the next generation of STEM thinkers and innovators. AFRISTEM provides opportunities for teachers and educators to develop their skills, access STEM resources and participate in STEM initiatives.

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Opportunities

Educators can participate as:

  • Teachers
  • Facilitators
  • Trainers
  • Mentors
  • Judges
  • Programme coordinators
  • STEM advocates
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Why AFRISTEM

What you get

Practical training

Workshops and hangouts built around what actually works in African classrooms.

Digital literacy

Hands-on sessions on tools and techniques for technology-enabled teaching.

A professional network

Connect with science and technology teachers across Africa and beyond.

Facilitate & judge

Serve as a facilitator, judge or coordinator at AFRISTEM competitions and events.

Resources

Access question banks, activity guides and STEM club materials.

Recognition

Be celebrated as a STEM advocate shaping the next generation.

Relevant services

How we can support you

STEM Education & Training

We design and deliver engaging STEM learning experiences for children, teenagers, schools and organisations — from short workshops to term-long enrichment programmes.

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STEM Events & Programmes

We plan and run boot camps, workshops, science fairs, exhibitions, teacher hangouts and special STEM days that bring learning to life.

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Professional Development

We support educators with skills, resources and approaches for effective STEM teaching, and connect STEM professionals with meaningful ways to give back.

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Programmes

Programmes to get involved in

SciSPELL winners holding their certificates
SCIENCE

SciSPELL

Science Spelling Bee

“Spell Science. Know Science. Master Science.”

Making scientific vocabulary exciting and memorable. SciSPELL — Science Spelling Bee is an innovative academic competition designed to make science learning more engaging, memorable and exciting.

Scientific vocabularyLive spelling rounds
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Students coding on computers in a lab
TECHNOLOGY

Code Africa

A Pan-African Coding Competition for Schools

“Code. Create. Compete. Change Africa.”

Connecting schools and young coders across Africa. Code Africa is a pan-African coding competition designed for schools across Africa.

Coding & computational thinkingHybrid: online + live
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STEM Kids Championship winners with awards
STEM

STEM Kids Championship

Pan-African STEM Competition

“Where Young Minds Compete, Discover and Excel.”

Inspiring young learners through STEM competition and excellence. The STEM Kids Championship — Pan-African Edition is a STEM competition designed to provide young learners across Africa with a platform to demonstrate their knowledge, develop confidence and compete in a stimulating academic environment.

Foundational STEMMulti-stage championship
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Students conducting an organic chemistry experiment
CHEMISTRY

African Organic Chemistry Tournament

Interschool Organic Chemistry Olympiad

“Think Chemistry. Master Organic Chemistry.”

Challenging students to think deeply and excel in organic chemistry. The African Organic Chemistry Tournament is an interschool organic chemistry olympiad designed to challenge students' understanding of organic chemistry and encourage excellence in chemical sciences.

Organic chemistryInterschool olympiad
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Empowering the People Who Inspire Learners

Educators play a critical role in developing the next generation of STEM thinkers and innovators. AFRISTEM provides opportunities for teachers and educators to develop their skills, access STEM resources and participate in STEM initiatives.

Join the AFRISTEM Educator Network Contact Us