ESports: Estars Partners Chrisland Schools to Boost Students’ Learning Experience 

Funmi Ogundare 

EStars is partnering Chrisland Schools to integrate esports into education in Africa. A leading esports education provider, Estars is committed to harnessing the power of Esports to unlock a unique learning experience for students.

The first of its kind in Africa, the partnership underscores a shared commitment between both organisations to revolutionise education in Africa through esports. 

The founder and Chief Executive Officer of EStars, Margs Byrne, expressed excitement about the partnership that will activate the transformative potential of esports in education for students in Nigeria and Africa. 

“We strongly believe that this collaboration will yield mutually beneficial and enduring results,” stated Byrne. “The overwhelming response to the pilot scheme at Chrisland Schools reaffirmed our belief in the transformative potential of esports in the classroom.”

The partnership, sealed in August, has set the tone for schools across the continent and beyond to implement global best practices in education by introducing esports as a vehicle for learning and developing skills.

Managing Director/CEO of Chrisland Schools, Mrs. Ibironke Adeyemi, also expressed delight about her school being the first in Africa to embark on the initiative with Estars.

“Our commitment to fostering a dynamic learning environment that resonates with our students’ interests and aspirations informed the partnership. We believe that the fusion of eSports and education has the potential to unlock new realms of engagement and learning for our students.

The Chair of the Institute of Directors Africa Group, Joel Popoola, who leads EStars’ expansion across Africa, said, “As a dad, I have often found myself telling my children to stop playing computer games and focus on their homework. 

“The truth, however, is that some of our children’s favourite games, including FIFA and Fortnite, are embedded with genuine educational value in areas such as Mathematics, the sciences and information technology. By centring learning around gaming activities, Estars have stimulated a unique interest in children to engage technology in their learning.”

He explained that the partnership between EStars and Chrisland Schools not only promises to empower students with the requisite skills to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape but is also consistent with President Bola Tinubu’s resolve on the promise of his administration to create meaningful opportunities for our youth including one million new jobs in the digital economy.”