About Education Alive
Our School, Our Mission, Our People
Our Mission
Education That Empowers Every Student to Succeed
Education Alive was founded on a simple but powerful belief: every child can learn, provided they are taught how to learn. Located in the historic Nelson Mandela Building at 37 Harrison Street, Johannesburg Central, our school serves the heart of Johannesburg with a standard South African national curriculum, enhanced by the proven tools of Applied Scholastics Study Technology.
We are a co-educational school accepting students from Grade R through Grade 12. With 751 current students and the capacity to grow to 2,000, Education Alive is positioned to become one of Johannesburg's premier independent schools.
Our goal is to build a truly independent, privately funded school that is not reliant on government grants — one that delivers exceptional education through the power of Study Technology and the dedication of our APS-trained teaching staff.
Leadership
Experienced Leadership Committed to Excellence
Okoh Dickson
Chief Executive Officer — Education Alive
Okoh Dickson leads Education Alive as CEO, bringing a background in accounting and financial management to the challenge of building a sustainable, independent school in Johannesburg's city centre. Under his leadership, Education Alive has grown to 751 students while maintaining its commitment to the Applied Scholastics methodology.
Okoh is supported by a dedicated team including a Senior School Principal overseeing Grades 8–12 and a Junior School Principal overseeing Grade R through Grade 7. Together, they ensure that Study Technology is consistently applied across all year levels.
Key Facts
Education Alive at a Glance
751 Current Students
With capacity for 2,000 students across our six-floor open-plan facility in the Nelson Mandela Building.
Grade R to Grade 12
Full schooling journey from pre-primary through to Matric. Students may enrol at any grade level, at any time of year.
UMALUSI Accredited
Formally accredited by UMALUSI — South Africa's quality assurance body for general and further education and training.
Historic CBD Location
Housed in the landmark Nelson Mandela Building at 37 Harrison Street — on the main taxi route, with drop-off at the front door.
APS Licensed School
One of a select number of schools in South Africa licensed by Applied Scholastics International to use Study Technology.
Co-Educational
Education Alive welcomes boys and girls equally across all grade levels, fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment.
Our Partnership
Officially Licensed by Applied Scholastics International
Education Alive holds an official licence from Applied Scholastics International to use Study Technology in our school. This licence allows us to run the full APS checksheet programme for teachers and the "Learning How to Learn" checksheet for students.
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