African Science Academy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids African Science Academy |
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Community 6, Tema
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| Founded | August 2016 |
| Founder | Tom Ilube |
| Status | Active |
| Head teacher | Gifty Ghansah |
| Gender | Girls only |
| Age range | 16-19 |
| Houses | Ruby, Obsidian, Citrine, Emerald |
| Colour(s) | White and violet |
| Nickname | ASA |
| Website | https://www.africanscienceacademy.org. https://www.africangifted.org. |
The African Science Academy (ASA) is a special school just for girls. It teaches advanced Mathematics and Science. It opened in August 2016 in Tema, Ghana. A charity from the UK, US, and Ghana started it. Girls from many different countries across Africa come to learn here.
About ASA
The African Science Academy (ASA) was created in 2016. It is a school focused on STEM subjects. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. This academy helps talented African girls from families with lower incomes.
Dr. Tom Ilube CBE, who is an expert in technology and helps with education, founded the school. He wanted to get more young people interested in STEM fields.
In August 2016, ASA started with 24 students. These girls came from countries like Cameroon, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Uganda, and Ghana. Since then, the school has grown a lot! Now, girls from 12 different African countries attend. These include Togo, Rwanda, Eswatini, and South Africa. The number of students has also doubled from 25 to 50 girls. ASA is the first school in Africa that is only for girls and teaches advanced Math and Science.
What Students Learn
The academy welcomes smart students who are between 16 and 19 years old. They must have already finished their high school studies in Math and Science.
At ASA, students join a very focused and fast-paced program. They complete their Cambridge International A-Levels in Math, Further Math, and Physics in less than a year (11 months).
Besides their main studies, students also get to take extra classes. These include fun courses like Computer Programming and Robotics.
Featured on TV
The African Science Academy has been shown on CNN's Inside Africa show. This documentary highlighted the school's activities and programs. It showed how ASA helps young women who want to study STEM subjects.
Who Supports ASA
Many organizations help support the African Science Academy. In August 2022, XTX Markets became their main supporter.
Other groups also help the academy give its girls an excellent education. These include the Bank of America, The Black Heart Foundation, SThree, and Tullow Oil. Their support helps the school continue its important work.
Working Together
The ASA is part of a group called the Hali Access Network. Being a member means they work with other organizations. This helps them achieve their goals and support their students even more.
