What we want is to see the child in pursuit of knowledge, and not knowledge in pursuit of the child.

George Bernard Shaw

SAILI

ScholarShipS for high School StudentS

SAILI is a non-government organisation formed in 1996 with the objective of addressing deficiencies in mathematics and science education in disadvantaged schools in the Western Cape.

What Saili doeS

One of the greatest obstacles to successful student performance in matric is the poor quality of teaching at high school. Just five per cent of public schools produce half of all science and maths passes. In other subjects performance is more evenly spread across the school system. Students with real talent in maths and science need to access schools that have the capacity to teach these subjects. Without this intervention these students do not study further in many fields where they could otherwise make a real contribution. SAILI links academically talented students with quality schools. We identify, develop and support potential in students and schools by guiding talent into the working parts of the state education system. e work with poor students who are unable W to access quality schooling due to cost We work with quality but low-cost schools We place significant numbers of students in these schools. Our programmes focus is on producing candidates with the potential to take up studies in fields requiring competence in maths and science. ince 1996 over 500 SAILI students have S pursued tertiary studies (eg medicine, engineering, commerce, science).

our approach
What makes Saili different from traditional scholarship schemes?
SAILI uses scholarship as a tool in the mission to improve access to quality schooling. We guide talented students into effective schools with strong maths and science performance. Key points: SAILI model: Injection of talented students into modestly-priced quality schools Target school intervention: Presence of appreciable numbers of talented students with appropriate support Scholarship intervention: Provide academically talented students with access to quality teaching

our impact
Why this approach?
SAILI has over 15 years experience in the education sector and has previously engaged in a variety of interventions including the following: Additional tuition Camps for students Teacher training (high school and primary) Whole school development Language support Tertiary study support. This experience, as well as ongoing evaluation has led us to focus on targeted scholarship. Simply put: investing directly in motivated and capable students who are placed in effective schools.

driving forces
A number of factors underpin this approach: Abundant talent exiting primary school Modest costs Real impact Unique offering Pockets of existing strength are linked Available funds for tertiary studies

Only a third of the students who wrote the national 2010 matric maths and physics exams got more than 40%. Admission requirements in maths and science typically demand at least 60% in both of these subjects. SAILIs focus on maths and science performance means that our students consistently perform well in these subjects.

groWing Saili
SAILI is located in Cape Town and has the capability to grow and is actively looking for opportunities to do so. Our motivation is to increase the number of students and schools we support. Our model, which is based on the use of existing state capacity to deliver quality education, has the potential to scale-up and hence to help enhance the performance in maths and science of an increasing number of talented students. SAILIs funders include local industry as well as local and foreign donors. We are seen as a high-value, effective and responsive partner in the challenge to increase the throughput of students who are fully competent in maths and science.

registration:
Registered with Department of Social Development as a Non-Profit Organisation (068-856-NPO) Registered as a Public Benefit Organisation (PBO No. 930-030-535)

www.saili.org.za

House Vincent, Wynberg Mews, Ebenezer Road, Wynberg 7800 Cape Town, South Africa Telephone: +27 21 763 7163 | Telefax: +27 21 763 7176 | Email: info@saili.org.za | www.saili.org.za