As part of efforts to revolutionise learning in Africa, eStars, a pioneering eSports education provider, is collaborating with Chrisland Schools to integrate eSports in its curriculum.

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of eStars, Margs Byrne, said the partnership would yield mutually beneficial and enduring results.

She disclosed that the partnership would activate the transformative potential of eSports for students in Nigeria and Africa.

“The overwhelming response to the pilot scheme at Chrisland Schools reaffirmed our belief in the transformative potential of eSports in the classroom,” Byrne said.

The partnership has set the tone for schools across the continent and beyond to implement global best practices in education by introducing eSports as a vehicle for learning and skills development.

Managing Director, Chrisland Schools, Mrs. Ibironke Adeyemi, said the fusion of eSports and education has the potential to unlock new realms of engagement and learning for students.

“We are excited to be the first school group in Africa to embark on this path of educational innovation with eStars. Our commitment to fostering a dynamic learning environment that resonates with our students’ interests and aspirations informed this partnership.”

Chairman, Institute of Directors Africa Group, Joel Popoola, who is leading EStars’ expansion across Africa, said: “As a dad, I have often found myself telling my children to stop playing computer games and focus on their homework. The truth, however, is that some of these games are embedded with genuine educational value in areas such as mathematics, sciences and information technology. By centering learning around gaming activities, eStars have stimulated a unique interest in children to engage technology in their learning.”

Popoola explained that the partnership between eStars and Chrisland Schools would not only empower students with requisite skills to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, it is also in tune with President Bola Tinubu’s plan to create one million jobs in the digital economy.

eStars is committed to harnessing the power of eSports to unlock a unique learning experience for students.

It encourages the development and cultivation of core skills, such as teamwork, creativity, strategic thinking, and problem-solving, through eSports.

It offers a range of eSports services to educational bodies, including after- school clubs, designing and building eSports classrooms and delivering formal qualifications in eSports.