Core fundamentals
Students start from zero and build confidence with beginner-friendly Python lessons.
2026 cohort update
Applications closed
Application Decisions Released.
Thank you to everyone who applied to PEAR 2026. We received over 200+ applications this year from all parts of the continent! Kindly check your application portal for a status update on your application.
2026 applications are now closed
Python, Raspberry Pi, and real projects for young African builders.
PEAR helps high school students move beyond code-alongs into collaborative problem solving, hardware tinkering, and original capstone projects.
Impact in motion
Cohort snapshot
30+
Students Trained
95%
CS Interest Spike
80%+
Confidence Boost
100%
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The PEAR approach
Moving beyond the code-along.
Physical hardware
Raspberry Pi kits, sensors, and breadboards make abstract ideas tangible.
TEAL-style teams
Inspired by MIT's Technology Enabled Active Learning model, students learn in active teams instead of passive rows: they debug, test, explain, and iterate with mentor support in the room.
Program structure
A program for curious students to make something real.
The summer program combines Python, Raspberry Pi labs, mentorship, and a final capstone showcase. PEAR is designed for students who deserve access to serious tools, patient guidance, and the thrill of building with their own hands.
2-week summer program
Year-round school chapters
Post-program mentorship
Backers & partners
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Decisions for the 2026 cohort will be shared with applicants soon.
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