Study finance provider Eduloan has extended its services to the Southern African Virtual School (SAVS), aiming to bring online classroom and personalised learning to the homes of South Africans.

Eduloan chief marketing and sales officer Charlotte Smit says that e-learning is an important medium and at times the only suitable option through which a learner can obtain an education.

“There are thousands of South Africans who have not completed their studies,” she says. “There are even more that cannot take the next steps towards a tertiary education or qualify for available job opportunities because their
secondary results have prohibited them. E-learning has now become the long awaited solution to the growing trend to home schooling. It further addresses the need of South Africans who wish to better their education – a new lease on life.”

Eduloan recognises that students have different needs and, with that, a need to learn at their own pace whenever possible while being assessed continuously.

“E-learning satisfies these needs and already offers recognised value and convenience to current students. Eduloan’s extended offering to SAVS students brings with it the opportunity for easy and affordable access to study loans for e-students,” says Smit.

Keith Maree, founder and CEO of SAVS, says that Eduloan’s offer to the school’s students is in line with the nature of SAVS’ business. “Eduloan’s online application process is perfect for our students’ convenience as they are already inclined to make use of online facilities.”

Application facilities are available on both Eduloan and SAVS web sites. Both institutions utilise technology as a means of reaching people, and like Eduloan, SAVS is also looking to expand into the rest of Africa.