Press Release: Futurewhiz Impact Report 2023-2024
Lisa Potma
The end of the school year is approaching and that means it’s almost time for the end of year reports. Also for Futurewhiz! We proudly present the Futurewhiz Impact Report of school year 2023-2024. In total, 933,366 students and 24,536 teachers used our platforms WoordExtra, Squla, Studira and StudyGo and answered a total of 332,091,061 questions! Read more about our impact below and check out the full report.
Empowering every child to grow through personalized education
At the heart of Futurewhiz’s mission is a commitment to empowering children through personalized education. We aim to ignite curiosity and foster a love for learning by providing digital tools that make education engaging and accessible. Our CEO Serge Bueters adds to this: “Education is essential to provide children with a strong foundation. We also understand that every child is unique and has individual learning needs. At every step of a child’s school journey until the age of 18, we can support them with one of our learning products. By offering a personalized and engaging approach, tailored to their needs and interests, we aim to make learning both fun and effective. Because learning means growth as well as a greater ability to reach one’s full potential.”
574 years of practicing…
…by 933,366 children together on WoordExtra, Squla, Studira en StudyGo. Wow! They answered a staggering 332,091,061 questions. Also, 24,536 teachers incorporated our tools into their classrooms.
Squla: Fun Learning works!
Squla, our app for primary school children, has particularly stood out for its ability to make learning enjoyable. Here are some of the highlights from Squla’s usage:
- 398,358 children played on Squla, answering 281,996,998 questions while earning 2,194,300,831 coins.
- The kids spent over 1,209,333 hours (equivalent to 138 years) engaged in educational games.
- In the classroom, 17,374 teachers from 4,682 schools used Squla to enhance their teaching.
- Language and math were the most popular subjects, with 26,375,378 and 63,768,266 questions played, respectively.
Squla also engaged in efforts to make their platform accessible for all children. For example, 261,408 children used Squla for free during school hours, and 8,432 kids from low-income families accessed Squla through partnerships with foundations and municipalities.
WoordExtra: Building a Strong Vocabulary Foundation
WoordExtra is developed for children aged 3 to 6 who need vocabulary support. It caters especially to children from low-literacy families or those with a migration background, to make sure the kids can have a good start at primary school. The app boasts:
- 6,000 quiz questions, videos, and images covering the most important Dutch words.
- 2,775 children engaged with the app, answering 1,354,282 questions and spending 6,589 hours learning.
Studira: Finding your learning path
Studira, the newest platform in the Futurewhiz family, offers targeted math and language practice for primary school students in grades 6, 7 and 8. By setting personalized goals with the help of parents, Studira provides step-by-step explanations and exercises tailored to each child’s level, motivating them to develop their skills effectively. During the 2023-2024 school year, Studira engaged 7,759 children who collectively answered 5,349,241 questions!
StudyGo: Makes schoolwork easier
For secondary education students, we offer StudyGo, which supports students with preparation for their tests. The platform’s highlights include:
- 524,474 students practiced on StudyGo.
- They completed 43,390,540 exercises and watched 727,658 explanation videos.
- The platform helped students accumulate a total of 3,764,235 hours of practice, equivalent to 430 years!
StudyGo’s commitment to accessibility is demonstrated by their provision of discounted memberships to families in need, supporting an additional 595 students this year. Also, we organised a Buy1Give1 Campaign, helping 139 extra students with StudyGo.
Social Impact Initiatives
We don’t make impact on our own. Together with various partners, such as Stichting Leergeld en Jeugdeducatiefonds, we were able to reach more children with WoordExtra, Squla, Studira en StudyGo. Via various Stichting Leergeld organisations, we distribute memberships to low-income families. This year, we were able to help an additional 9,713 children with learning in this way. To show our gratitude for this partnership with Leergeld, the impact reports were handed out last week to Saskia Tans of Leergeld Amsterdam!
On the left Saskia Tans (Leergeld Amsterdam) and on the right Lisa Potma (Futurewhiz)
Also, we have partnered with organizations like Kinderhulp and JINC to provide educational resources and opportunities for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. For instance, Futurewhiz contributed to Kinderhulp’s “Summer Fun Package” Campaign, distributing 7,500 bags filled with educational and fun items, including Squla coloring books and StudyGo supplies.
Our collaboration with the Princess Máxima Center for child cancer patients also highlights our commitment to making education accessible to all children. We donated memberships to the school facilities of the hospital.
Join the Mission
We are very proud to share the Futurewhiz Impact report 2023-2024 and will continue our journey on making impact on many children. Discover more details in the full report and be inspired to support the journey of empowering every child to grow through personalized education.
For questions, you can reach out to our Social Impact Manager Lisa Potma at lisa@futurewhiz.com.