{"id":242850,"date":"2025-10-07T07:28:02","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T07:28:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premium-partners.net\/?p=242850"},"modified":"2025-10-07T11:04:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T11:04:06","slug":"edulife-expands-into-gauteng-with-acquisition-of-arrow-academy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premium-partners.net\/fr\/builder\/edulife-expands-into-gauteng-with-acquisition-of-arrow-academy\/","title":{"rendered":"EduLife expands into Gauteng with acquisition of Arrow Academy"},"content":{"rendered":"

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EduLife Group \u2013 a portfolio company of Sanari Capital\u2019s 3S Growth Fund \u2013 has taken another step in its mission to make quality education accessible to more South African learners through the acquisition of Arrow Academy in Centurion, Gauteng.<\/p>\n

Supported by Sanari Capital\u2019s 3S Growth Fund, EduLife has evolved from its roots in The Academy of Excellence in Bloemfontein into the largest private education group in the Free State.<\/p>\n

The group has since expanded into the Eastern Cape and now, with this acquisition, marks its first entry into South Africa\u2019s economic hub, Gauteng.<\/p>\n

EduLife CEO Hansie Engelbrecht said the addition of Arrow Academy aligns perfectly with the group\u2019s mission of empowering every child to reach their full potential.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are delighted to welcome Arrow Academy into the EduLife family. Their pioneering approach to 21st-century learning \u2014 combining creativity, technology, and learner-centred development \u2014 complements our vision,\u201d Engelbrecht said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis acquisition not only marks our first step into Gauteng but also reinforces our goal of building a truly national network of schools.\u201d<\/p>\n

Arrow Academy currently serves around 400 learners, bringing EduLife\u2019s total learner base to more than 4 000. Plans are already underway to expand the Centurion campus to include a high school.<\/p>\n

Sanari Capital investment partner, Moushmi Patel, said EduLife has remained true to its founding purpose of democratising quality education.<\/p>\n

\u201cEduLife\u2019s thesis has always been about rolling out quality, affordable education across South Africa. The group\u2019s commitment to accessibility and excellence embodies the principles of our 3S Growth Fund.\u201d<\/p>\n

The fund\u2019s investment has already enabled EduLife to triple its learner numbers. The group\u2019s expansion strategy centres on using resources efficiently and sharing expertise across campuses \u2014 from introducing AI and robotics into the curriculum to leveraging group-level partnerships with industry leaders.<\/p>\n

EduLife chief operating officer, Nikesh Ramkillet, said the group\u2019s success lies in its focus on the learner and the community.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur model prioritises quality teaching and holistic education at an affordable cost. Sanari recognised the sustainability of this model, which has allowed us to expand into areas of greatest need and reach a broader audience,\u201d Ramkillet said.<\/p>\n

EduLife\u2019s offering extends beyond academics to include sports, drama, and agricultural projects, giving learners from lower-income backgrounds access to opportunities typically limited to higher-fee schools.<\/p>\n

schools with agricultural programmes grow crops on-site with community participation, providing affordable food while discouraging vandalism and promoting mutual respect.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Its community-based approach also fosters local engagement and ownership. For instance, schools with agricultural programmes grow crops on-site with community participation, providing affordable food while discouraging vandalism and promoting mutual respect.<\/p>\n

Outgoing Arrow Academy investor and Optimi CEO, Stefan Botha, described the sale as a \u201cbittersweet moment.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m very proud of what we\u2019ve built at Arrow, but it\u2019s time for the next chapter. EduLife is an excellent custodian to guide the school forward, given their expertise and successful track record.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kavashnee Singh, Arrow Academy executive head, echoed this sentiment.<\/p>\n

\u201cEduLife is an ideal partner for the next stage of our journey. This transition will strengthen our foundation and create new opportunities to enhance our offering while maintaining our commitment to nurturing, future-ready education.\u201d<\/p>\n

BUSINESS REPORT<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

EduLife Group \u2013 a portfolio company of Sanari Capital\u2019s 3S Growth Fund \u2013 has taken another step in its mission to make quality education accessible to more South African learners through the acquisition of Arrow Academy in Centurion, Gauteng.Supported by Sanari Capital\u2019s 3S Growth Fund,\u00a0EduLife has evolved from its roots in The Academy of Excellence in Bloemfontein into the largest private education group in the Free State.The group has since expanded into the Eastern Cape and now, with this acquisition, marks its first entry into South Africa\u2019s economic hub, Gauteng.EduLife CEO Hansie Engelbrecht said the addition of Arrow Academy aligns perfectly with the group\u2019s mission of empowering every child to reach their full potential.\u201cWe are delighted to welcome Arrow Academy into the EduLife family. Their pioneering approach to 21st-century learning \u2014 combining creativity, technology, and learner-centred development \u2014 complements our vision,\u201d Engelbrecht said.\u201cThis acquisition not only marks our first step into Gauteng but also reinforces our goal of building a truly national network of schools.\u201dArrow Academy currently serves around 400 learners, bringing EduLife\u2019s total learner base to more than 4 000. Plans are already underway to expand the Centurion campus to include a high school.Sanari Capital investment partner, Moushmi Patel, said EduLife has remained true to its founding purpose of democratising quality education.\u201cEduLife\u2019s thesis has always been about rolling out quality, affordable education across South Africa. The group\u2019s commitment to accessibility and excellence embodies the principles of our 3S Growth Fund.\u201dThe fund\u2019s investment\u00a0has already enabled EduLife to triple its learner numbers. The group\u2019s expansion strategy centres on using resources efficiently and sharing expertise across campuses \u2014 from introducing AI and robotics into the curriculum to leveraging group-level partnerships with industry leaders.EduLife chief operating officer, Nikesh Ramkillet, said the group\u2019s success lies in its focus on the learner and the community.\u201cOur model prioritises quality teaching and holistic education at an affordable cost. Sanari recognised the sustainability of this model, which has allowed us to expand into areas of greatest need and reach a broader audience,\u201d Ramkillet said.EduLife\u2019s offering extends beyond academics to include sports, drama, and agricultural projects, giving learners from lower-income backgrounds access to opportunities typically limited to higher-fee schools.schools with agricultural programmes grow crops on-site with community participation, providing affordable food while discouraging vandalism and promoting mutual respect.Its community-based approach also fosters local engagement and ownership. For instance, schools with agricultural programmes grow crops on-site with community participation, providing affordable food while discouraging vandalism and promoting mutual respect.Outgoing Arrow Academy investor and Optimi CEO, Stefan Botha, described the sale as a \u201cbittersweet moment.\u201d\u201cI\u2019m very proud of what we\u2019ve built at Arrow, but it\u2019s time for the next chapter. EduLife is an excellent custodian to guide the school forward, given their expertise and successful track record.\u201dKavashnee Singh, Arrow Academy executive head,\u00a0echoed this sentiment.\u201cEduLife is an ideal partner for the next stage of our journey. This transition will strengthen our foundation and create new opportunities to enhance our offering while maintaining our commitment to nurturing, future-ready education.\u201dBUSINESS REPORT<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":242852,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-242850","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-builder"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.premium-partners.net\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/242850","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.premium-partners.net\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.premium-partners.net\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premium-partners.net\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premium-partners.net\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=242850"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.premium-partners.net\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/242850\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":242854,"href":"https:\/\/www.premium-partners.net\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/242850\/revisions\/242854"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premium-partners.net\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/242852"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.premium-partners.net\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=242850"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premium-partners.net\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=242850"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premium-partners.net\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=242850"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}