York Nursery and Primary School in Bugiri District has become one of the first schools in the region to embrace e-learning, integrating ICT skills into the curriculum for its young pupils.
The initiative, developed by Ilearnex, aims to provide students with digital tools to enhance learning and prepare them for a tech-driven future.
As global recognition of e-learning as a vital educational tool continues to grow, schools across Uganda are beginning to follow suit, compelled by the need to keep up with changing times and evolving student demands.
York Nursery and Primary School’s adoption of e-learning serves as an innovative blueprint for how Ugandan schools can prepare children for the digital age, equipping them with critical skills at a young age.
With education shifting toward technological integration, this development reflects a broader trend of digital transformation in education and highlights the importance of early ICT education for long-term national development.
The digital revolution has found its way into the classroom at York Nursery and Primary School in Bugiri District, where e-learning has been fully integrated into the curriculum. The program, developed by Ilearnex, enables teachers to deliver notes and reading materials electronically, saving time and resources while ensuring students engage with interactive, ICT-based learning tools.
Speaking at the official launch of the e-learning initiative, Elupe Meshura, the head of product development at Ilearnex, explained that the idea behind digitizing the curriculum was to simplify the teaching and learning process for both teachers and students. “We wanted to create a platform that eases content delivery for teachers while fostering digital literacy among young learners,” Meshura said.
The director of York Nursery and Primary School, Lumumba Patrick, highlighted his motivation for introducing the program, emphasizing the need to prepare students for the future.
“Our aim is to inspire the children that pass through our hands to become the future builders of this country. By equipping them with digital skills early on, we are giving them the tools they need to thrive in tomorrow’s world,” he said.
Rt. Hon. Justine Kasule Lumumba, Minister for General Duties in the Office of the Prime Minister, praised the initiative and thanked parents for trusting the school with their children’s education. She underscored the impact that e-learning will have on the overall well-being and future prospects of the students.
“This initiative will not only enhance academic performance but will also prepare our children for the realities of a digital economy,” Lumumba remarked, urging other schools to follow York’s example.
The Commissioner of Private Schools from the Ministry of Education and Sports, representing Hon John Chrysestom Muyingo, the State Minister for Higher Education, commended the directors of the school for such a forward-thinking innovation. He stressed the importance of embracing digital learning, noting that “every sector is migrating toward digital solutions, and education must not be left behind.” He also called upon government and private stakeholders to address challenges such as limited internet access and inadequate teacher training to ensure the smooth implementation of e-learning across all schools.
As Uganda moves toward a future increasingly dominated by technology, York Nursery and Primary School’s leap into e-learning sets a precedent. With digital literacy becoming a necessity for success in nearly every industry, early adoption of such initiatives gives young learners a head start in the competitive, technology-driven world they will inherit.
