150,000+ graduates. 20+ countries. One Egyptian startup that started by teaching children to code — and is now building technology for the future of education. The bigger story is how Muhammad Gawish is taking African-built education technology to international markets.
Founded in Egypt in 2018, iSchool has grown from a coding education startup into an international learning platform helping young people develop skills in programming, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. According to the company, more than 150,000 students have graduated from its programmes across 20+ countries. But the numbers are only part of the story. The real transformation is happening behind the platform.
In April 2026, iSchool announced the acquisition of Rubikal, strengthening its software engineering capabilities. In August, the company also announced that it had earned the internationally recognised ISTE Seal for educational technology. Together, these milestones support a broader ambition: moving beyond coding lessons towards AI-powered learning tools and technology solutions for schools. That evolution matters. Coding education built the foundation.
International expansion demonstrated demand. Technology development could define the next chapter. For Africa's entrepreneurial ecosystem, iSchool illustrates how a business founded to address a local educational need can develop capabilities for international markets. And for Gawish, the opportunity extends beyond teaching children how to use technology. It is about building tools that could help the next generation create it. Coding education built iSchool's reach.
Building technology for schools could define its future.
