Jamaica-based online education platform, EduFocal Limited, celebrated its 12th anniversary last week, marking over a decade of commitment to transforming the learning experience for students.

Since its inception in 2012, EduFocal says it has been at the forefront of leveraging technology to make education accessible, engaging, and effective for learners of all ages.

Toward this goal, EduFocal has continuously pushed the boundaries of traditional education, integrating gamification, interactive content, and a supportive community to make learning not just a task, but an adventure.

“EduFocal’s journey began with a simple idea: to make learning fun and effective for everyone. Today, as we celebrate our 12th anniversary, we are proud to have not only achieved that goal but to have also created a community of learners, educators, and parents who share our vision,” said Gordon Swaby, CEO and founder of EduFocal. “Our success is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, the trust of our users, and our relentless pursuit of innovation.”

Milestones and achievements

Since its launch, EduFocal has reached several significant milestones, including:

2012
EduFocal launched at the Jamaica Pegasus after Swaby pitched the company at the Kingston Beta tech event held a year prior.

2020
EduFocal Live launches, marketing their push into live class offerings for grades four to grade six students.
PEP Academy was launched, later renamed EduFocal Academy, a full-time online school.
EduFocal was listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, raising J$130 million.

2022:

EduFocal LLC incorporated and cleverschoolteacher.com was acquired, making this their first acquisition into the foreign market.
EduFocal partnered with Supreme Ventures to ‘ChargeUp’ access to learning.
EduFocal partnered with the libraries island-wide by providing free internet access and renovated the Joyce Robinson Hall at Tom Redcam Library.

2023:

EduFocal was a proud sponsor of the Jamaica Library Service reading competition and then launched EduFocal Africa.

Looking ahead

As EduFocal moves into its next decade, the company remains committed to its mission of reimagining education. With plans to expand its platform with personalised learning experiences and to enter new markets, EduFocal is poised to continue its legacy of innovation and impact.

“We are incredibly excited about what the future holds,” Swaby added. “As we look ahead, our focus remains on creating solutions that meet the evolving needs of learners worldwide. We are just getting started.”