Spark is the only game-based learning platform built specifically for the South African CAPS curriculum — Grades 1 to 6. No app to install, no USD pricing, no US content.
Grade 4 · Gauteng Province
Khan Academy is American. Prodigy is Canadian. Spark is the first educational game platform built from the ground up for South Africa's curriculum, culture, and infrastructure.
Every learner travels through all 9 provinces, unlocking CAPS topics as they go. Progress is real — matched to their grade, their pace, and their strengths.
Create a parent account and set up a learner profile in under 2 minutes. No credit card required, no app to download — just open a browser.
Every learner begins in the Western Cape — Grade 1. Spark's adaptive engine adjusts difficulty so each child is always challenged at exactly the right level.
Complete CAPS topics to earn XP, unlock provinces, and collect badges — including rare Heritage Day and Mandela Day seasonal awards.
The parent dashboard shows exactly which CAPS topics are mastered, in progress, or not started — so you always know where your child stands.
Every game maps directly to a CAPS learning outcome. Maths, English Home Language, and Life Skills — for Grades 1 to 6.
Timed mental maths — tap the right answer from 4 choices. 4 difficulty tiers from basic multiplication to mixed operations.
Explore Mapungubwe, Great Zimbabwe & the Mali Empire — the only game in SA covering African history in the CAPS curriculum.
Letter sounds, blending, and reading — voiced by South African voice artists using authentic SA accents for Foundation Phase learners.
Food chains, ecosystems, and SA biodiversity — drag-and-drop animals into their correct habitats across the Karoo, Bushveld, and Fynbos.
Spark Home is for families. Spark School adds a teacher dashboard, class management, and CAPS reporting — all sharing the same codebase and content.
Parents sign up directly. Learners play at home, track their province journey, and earn badges — all mapped to the CAPS curriculum.
or R349/year · Family plan R499/yr (up to 3 kids)
Schools sign a licence. Teachers get class tools and CAPS reports. Learners get everything in Spark Home — plus homework badges from their teacher.
Minimum 50 learners · Includes Spark Home for all learners
No USD pricing. No credit card for the free tier. Cancel anytime via PayFast — South Africa's own payment platform.
Grade 1 Maths · 5 games · No card needed
All grades · All subjects · ~40% saving
Up to 3 learner profiles · Best for families
Every game maps to a specific CAPS learning outcome, verified by Foundation Phase teachers before launch.
All learner data is hosted on South African servers via domains.co.za — fully POPIA compliant for children's data.
Service workers cache games for offline play. Spark keeps working during load shedding — no connection needed once loaded.
No USD exchange rate surprises. Payments via PayFast — supporting EFT, credit cards, and instant EFT for SA families.
Join the first CAPS-aligned game platform built entirely for South African learners. Start free — no credit card needed.