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iRainbow Education Organization
South African educational software company providing curriculum-aligned, video-based learning content for learners in Grades 1 to 12, operating since 2012. Trading name of Ecigus Proprietary Limited (registration 2012/149413/07), based in Bruma, Johannesburg.
“Our software is designed to work offline, ensuring that every learner, regardless of their internet access, can benefit from high-quality educational content. With over 15,000+ video lessons created by a team of passionate South African educators with over 500 years of combined experience, we are committed to making quality education accessible to all.”
About iRainbow | iRainbow Education — published by iRainbow Education
“Legal Name: Ecigus Proprietary Limited. Trading As: iRainbow Education. Registration: 2012/149413/07. Directors: Shmueli Maman, Ori Maman. Location: H. Santos Building, 30 Arena Cl, Bruma, Johannesburg, 2026.”
About iRainbow | iRainbow Education — published by iRainbow Education
“Yes. We are endorsed by the National Association of School Governing Bodies (NASGB), the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE), and partnered with Ekurhuleni South District.”
South Africa's #1 Learning Platform | iRainbow Education — published by iRainbow Education
“Empowering South African learners through technology-driven education since 2012.”
About iRainbow | iRainbow Education — published by iRainbow Education
iRainbow SoftwareProduct
Subscription-based learning platform for South African learners in Grades 1 to 12, aligned to the CAPS and IEB curricula. Provides video lessons, gamified practice exercises, assessments, progress tracking, and a built-in AI tutor, in English and Afrikaans, with offline capability.
“iRainbow is a subscription-based digital learning platform that helps learners from Grades 1–12 improve their academic performance through structured, curriculum-aligned content. The platform combines a large proprietary content library with AI-driven tools to create a more personalized and effective learning experience.”
Building the Future of Learning with AI — published by iRainbow Education
“Proprietary content library including 15,000+ educational videos, 10,000+ CAPS-aligned lessons, and 80,000+ practice questions.”
Building the Future of Learning with AI — published by iRainbow Education
“iRainbow in Numbers: 15+ Years Supporting SA Education. 100,000+ Active Learners. 15,000+ Video Lessons. 36 Subjects Covered. 12 Grades (1-12).”
South Africa's #1 Learning Platform | iRainbow Education — published by iRainbow Education
“iRainbow provides complete curriculum coverage across all major subjects taught in South African schools. Every lesson is designed by experienced SA teachers and follows the exact structure of the CAPS term planner, making it easy for your child to keep up with schoolwork, revise for exams, or study ahead. Whether your child attends a public school following CAPS or a private school using the IEB curriculum, iRainbow has them covered.”
All Subjects - Grades 1-12 | iRainbow Education — published by iRainbow Education
iRainbow AI Tutor SoftwareProduct
AI tutoring feature built into the iRainbow platform. Answers curriculum-specific questions on demand across subjects and grades in English and Afrikaans, with conversation memory, voice mode, and visual explanations. Parents can disable it per child.
Evidence
“iRainbow's AI Tutor goes further - it answers questions on demand with personalised feedback, right inside a complete South African, CAPS & IEB-aligned learning platform for Grades 1 to 12. Every answer connects to a lesson, so every session moves your child forward.”
An AI Tutor that actually knows your child — published by iRainbow Education
“The AI tutor is included in your iRainbow subscription, no extra fee, no per-session charge, no separate sign-up.”
An AI Tutor that actually knows your child — published by iRainbow Education
“Voice mode - actually call your tutor. Your child can have a real, out-loud conversation with the tutor, just like phoning a private teacher. Ask, listen, talk it through, repeat.”
South Africa's #1 Learning Platform | iRainbow Education — published by iRainbow Education
“It actually knows your child. This tutor remembers. The more your child uses it, the better it knows them - their name, their hobbies, what they love, how they last did. Every answer feels personal, like a teacher who truly gets them.”
South Africa's #1 Learning Platform | iRainbow Education — published by iRainbow Education
iRainbow Monthly Plan Service
Monthly subscription to the iRainbow platform at R149 per learner per month, with full access to every subject and grade. Cancellable at any time.
Evidence
“Monthly: Full access to the entire iRainbow platform for one learner, billed monthly. cancel anytime in seconds from your dashboard. R149/month per learner.”
iRainbow Sign Up — published by iRainbow Education
iRainbow Annual Plan Service
Annual subscription to the iRainbow platform at R990 per learner per year, with full access to every subject and grade and priority WhatsApp support.
Evidence
“Annual: The iRainbow full platform, billed yearly at R990 per learner. That works out to just R83 a month, saves you R798 a year versus paying monthly, and locks in your price for life. R990/year per learner.”
iRainbow Sign Up — published by iRainbow Education
iRainbow Elite VIP Service
Premium after-school support service at R999 per learner per month combining the iRainbow platform with live group tutoring by teachers on Zoom on weekday afternoons, weekly parent progress reports, termly printable workbooks, exam preparation workshops, homework help, and reading confidence support.
“VIP: Everything in the standard iRainbow plan, plus up to 60 hours of live group tutoring with real teachers every month. That works out to around R16 an hour, against the R400 or more an hour a private tutor charges. R999/month per learner.”
iRainbow Sign Up — published by iRainbow Education
“iRainbow Elite VIP is a premium after-school support service that combines the full iRainbow learning platform with live teacher support on Zoom, weekly progress reports, exam prep workshops, printable workbooks, and reading confidence support. It turns software into guided, structured after-school learning.”
iRainbow Elite VIP — published by iRainbow Education
“Every weekday from 3pm to 6pm, your child can join a live Zoom session with a qualified teacher. They can ask for help with homework, get explanations on topics they are struggling with, or work through practice problems with support.”
iRainbow Elite VIP — published by iRainbow Education
“What We Are Seeing So Far: 95% Session Attendance. Learners show up consistently. 100% Parent Retention. Every family has stayed on. 70% Average Grade Improvement. For learners who attend consistently. Based on early pilot data from learners who attended consistently.”
iRainbow Elite VIP — published by iRainbow Education
“When you sign up for Elite VIP as a new family, you get everything: the full iRainbow learning platform plus all Elite VIP support. There is no need to subscribe to iRainbow separately first.”
iRainbow Elite VIP — published by iRainbow Education
iRainbow Impact Program Service
Programme offering selected South African schools a fully funded implementation of the iRainbow platform, including teacher onboarding, training, and termly performance reporting for school leadership.
Evidence
“The iRainbow Impact Program selects a limited number of schools for a fully funded implementation. Selected schools receive full platform access, teacher onboarding, and performance reporting at no cost.”
AI-Powered Personalised Learning for Schools — published by iRainbow Education
Shmueli Maman Person
Director of Ecigus Proprietary Limited, trading as iRainbow Education.
“NASGB Endorsed: Endorsed by the National Association of School Governing Bodies for quality and curriculum alignment.”
About iRainbow | iRainbow Education — published by iRainbow Education
Gauteng Department of Education (GDE)Organization
Provincial government department responsible for basic education in Gauteng, South Africa. Endorser of iRainbow.
“Endorsed by the National Association of School Governing Bodies (NASGB) and the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE). Partnered with Ekurhuleni South District.”
AI-Powered Personalised Learning for Schools — published by iRainbow Education
Ekurhuleni South District Organization
Education district of the Gauteng Department of Education, South Africa. Partner of iRainbow.
“GDE Partnership: Partnership with the Ekurhuleni South District Department of Education (Gauteng).”
About iRainbow | iRainbow Education — published by iRainbow Education
Independent Examinations Board (IEB)Organization
South African independent assessment agency that sets examinations for private and independent schools.
“The IEB (Independent Examinations Board) sets examinations for independent and private schools in South Africa. While IEB covers the same core CAPS content, it often includes additional topics, emphasises higher-order thinking, and sets examinations that require deeper analysis and application.”
IEB Educational Software — published by iRainbow Education
CAPS (Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement) (CAPS)Standard
National curriculum framework used in South African public schools, specifying content and assessment per subject, grade, and term. Maintained by the Department of Basic Education.
“CAPS (Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement) is the national curriculum framework used in all South African public schools. It provides a single, comprehensive, and concise policy document for each subject, specifying exactly what teachers should teach and assess in each grade and term.”
CAPS Educational Software — published by iRainbow Education
“CAPS uses a combination of School-Based Assessment (SBA), which includes assignments, tests, projects, and practical work throughout the year, and end-of-year examinations. In Grade 12, the final mark combines SBA (25%) and the National Senior Certificate examination (75%).”
CAPS Educational Software — published by iRainbow Education
“iRainbow's content is structured according to the CAPS term planner for each subject and grade. Every video lesson, exercise, and assessment directly corresponds to what your child is learning in class, making it easy to keep up or study ahead.”
CAPS Educational Software — published by iRainbow Education
IEB Curriculum Standard
Curriculum and examination framework set by the Independent Examinations Board for South African independent schools. Builds on the CAPS foundation with additional topics and higher-order assessment.
“IEB examinations are generally considered more challenging than CAPS papers because they emphasise higher-order thinking, application, and analysis. However, IEB also provides more detailed marking guidelines and often allows for partial credit, which can benefit well-prepared learners.”
IEB Educational Software — published by iRainbow Education
“Yes, because the IEB curriculum is built on the CAPS foundation. IEB learners can use CAPS-aligned resources for the core content and then supplement with IEB-specific material for the additional topics and higher-order questions. iRainbow provides both in one platform.”
IEB Educational Software — published by iRainbow Education
“Elite VIP supports learners from Grade 1 to Grade 12 across all major subjects in the CAPS and IEB curriculum, including Maths, English, Afrikaans, Life Orientation, Accounting, Business Studies, and Maths Literacy.”
iRainbow Elite VIP — published by iRainbow Education
Educational software that uses artificial intelligence to personalise learning, including identifying knowledge gaps, adapting to each learner's level, and generating individual learning pathways.
“AI educational software uses artificial intelligence to personalise the learning experience for each child. Rather than delivering the same lesson to every learner, it identifies gaps, adapts to each child's level, and provides targeted support within a single platform.”
AI Educational Software — published by iRainbow Education
“AI is built into iRainbow educational software, not bolted on as an extra feature. Our AI Learning Plans identify where your child is struggling and build a personalised pathway forward. Our built-in AI Tutor answers curriculum-specific questions on demand.”
AI Educational Software — published by iRainbow Education
Mathematics Concept
School subject covering numbers, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, and statistics. Offered on iRainbow for Grades 1 to 12.
“Comprehensive Maths education covering all CAPS and IEB topics from Grade 1 to 12. Gamified video lessons, practice exercises, and step-by-step solutions that make learners WANT to learn.”
Mathematics Educational Software — published by iRainbow Education
“Yes. iRainbow covers all CAPS topics and extends to include the additional content and higher-order questions required by IEB. Our maths content is structured by grade and term to match exactly what your child is learning at school.”
Mathematics Educational Software — published by iRainbow Education
“CAPS Maths covers Numbers and Operations, Patterns and Algebra, Space and Shape, Measurement, and Data Handling from Grade 1-9. In Grade 10-12, it expands to include Functions, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry, Euclidean Geometry, Statistics, Probability, and Calculus.”
Mathematics Educational Software — published by iRainbow Education
Mathematical Literacy Concept
South African school subject applying mathematical concepts to real-life contexts such as finance, data handling, and measurement. Offered on iRainbow for Grades 10 to 12.
Evidence
“Maths Literacy education designed to help learners apply mathematical concepts in real-life contexts. Finance, data handling, measurement, and more.”
Mathematical Literacy Educational Software — published by iRainbow Education
“Yes. iRainbow provides CAPS and IEB-aligned Maths Literacy content for Grades 10-12, covering personal finance, measurement, maps, data handling, and probability in practical contexts with video lessons and practice exercises.”
Mathematical Literacy Educational Software — published by iRainbow Education
English Concept
School subject covering English Home Language and First Additional Language: literature, comprehension, grammar, writing, and oral communication. Offered on iRainbow for Grades 1 to 12.
“English Home Language and First Additional Language content for all grades. Literature, comprehension, grammar, writing skills, and oral communication.”
English Educational Software — published by iRainbow Education
“Yes. iRainbow provides CAPS and IEB-aligned English content including reading comprehension exercises, grammar lessons, vocabulary building, and writing practice. Video lessons cover language rules and literary analysis techniques.”
English Educational Software — published by iRainbow Education
“CAPS English covers Listening and Speaking, Reading and Viewing, Writing and Presenting, and Language Structures and Conventions. Assessment includes comprehension, creative and transactional writing, oral work, and literature study (novels, short stories, poetry, and drama).”
English Educational Software — published by iRainbow Education
Afrikaans Concept
School subject covering Afrikaans Huistaal and Eerste Addisionele Taal: reading, writing, language structures, and literature. Offered on iRainbow for Grades 1 to 12.
“Afrikaans Huistaal and Eerste Addisionele Taal content. Lees, skryf, taalstrukture, en letterkunde vir alle grade.”
Afrikaans Educational Software — published by iRainbow Education
“Yes. iRainbow provides CAPS and IEB-aligned Afrikaans lessons covering vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, and writing skills for the relevant grades, with step-by-step video lessons by experienced Afrikaans teachers.”
Afrikaans Educational Software — published by iRainbow Education
Life Orientation / Life Skills Concept
South African school subject covering personal well-being, citizenship, recreation, careers, physical education, and study skills. Offered on iRainbow for Grades 1 to 12.
Evidence
“Life Orientation and Life Skills covering personal well-being, citizenship, recreation, careers, physical education, and study skills.”
Life Orientation / Life Skills Educational Software — published by iRainbow Education
“Yes. iRainbow provides Life Orientation content aligned with the CAPS curriculum, covering personal development, health and well-being, citizenship, career planning, and physical education theory.”
Life Orientation / Life Skills Educational Software — published by iRainbow Education
Accounting Concept
School subject covering financial accounting, managerial accounting, and resource management. Offered on iRainbow for Grades 10 to 12.
“Accounting education for Grade 10-12 covering financial statements, managerial accounting, and all CAPS-aligned topics.”
Accounting Educational Software — published by iRainbow Education
“Yes. iRainbow provides CAPS and IEB-aligned Accounting content for Grades 10-12 with step-by-step video lessons covering journals, ledgers, financial statements, budgets, and exam preparation.”
Accounting Educational Software — published by iRainbow Education
Business Studies Concept
School subject covering business environments, ventures, roles, and operations. Offered on iRainbow for Grades 10 to 12.
“Business Studies education for Grade 10-12. Apply business concepts to real-world situations, understand the business environment, and prepare for exams with step-by-step video lessons and guided practice.”
Business Studies Educational Software — published by iRainbow Education
“Yes. iRainbow provides CAPS and IEB-aligned Business Studies video lessons for Grades 10-12 covering all four main topics: business environments, ventures, roles, and operations. A free AI Tutor is also available for personalised help.”
Business Studies Educational Software — published by iRainbow Education
Natural Science Concept
School subject covering the natural world across physical and life sciences. Offered on iRainbow for Grades 1 to 9.
“Natural Science school video lessons for Grade 1-9. CAPS-aligned video lessons your child can pause and replay, with guided prompts that help learning stick.”
Natural Science Educational Software — published by iRainbow Education
“Yes. iRainbow provides CAPS-aligned Natural Science school video lessons for Grades 1-9. Your child can watch at their own pace, pause and replay lessons, with guided prompts that help learning stick. A free AI Tutor is also available for personalised help.”
Natural Science Educational Software — published by iRainbow Education
Social Science Concept
School subject combining History and Geography in the South African curriculum. Offered on iRainbow for Grades 1 to 9.
“Social Science school video lessons for Grade 1-9 covering History and Geography. CAPS-aligned video lessons your child can pause and replay, with guided prompts that help learning stick.”
Social Science Educational Software — published by iRainbow Education
“Yes. iRainbow provides CAPS-aligned Social Science school video lessons for Grades 1-9, covering both the History and Geography components. Your child can watch at their own pace, pause and replay lessons, with guided prompts that help learning stick.”
Social Science Educational Software — published by iRainbow Education
Coding and Robotics Concept
South African school subject structured across four strands: algorithms and coding, robotics skills, internet and e-communication, and application skills. Offered on iRainbow with Foundation Phase video lessons.
“Coding and Robotics school video lessons for the Foundation Phase (Grade 1-3). CAPS-aligned video lessons and practice your child can pause and replay, covering pattern recognition, algorithms and block-based coding on Scratch, early robotics, online safety, and digital application skills.”
Coding and Robotics Educational Software — published by iRainbow Education
“Yes. iRainbow provides CAPS-aligned Coding and Robotics school video lessons for Grades 1-9, covering all four CAPS strands. Your child can watch at their own pace, pause and replay lessons, with guided prompts that help learning stick.”
Coding and Robotics Educational Software — published by iRainbow Education
“CAPS Coding and Robotics is structured across four strands at every grade level: Algorithms and Coding, Robotics Skills, Internet and E-communication, and Application Skills.”
Coding and Robotics Educational Software — published by iRainbow Education
Technology Concept
School subject built around the design process, covering structures, mechanical and electrical systems, and materials processing. Offered on iRainbow for Grades 4 to 9.
“Technology school video lessons for Grade 4-9, covering the design process, structures, mechanical and electrical systems, and materials processing. CAPS-aligned video lessons and assessments your child can pause and replay.”
Technology Educational Software — published by iRainbow Education
“Yes. iRainbow provides CAPS-aligned Technology school video lessons and assessments for Grades 4-9, covering the design process, structures, mechanical and electrical systems, and materials processing. Your child can watch at their own pace, pause and replay lessons, and practise with interactive questions.”
Technology Educational Software — published by iRainbow Education
“CAPS Technology runs from Grade 4 to Grade 9 and is built around the design process (investigate, design, make, evaluate, communicate).”
Technology Educational Software — published by iRainbow Education