About Atenu Foundation
Empowering Ethiopian students with free education, exam prep, scholarships, and future-ready digital skills
Corporation number: 1700418-4
Canadian Office: 295 Adelaide St W, Toronto, ON M5V 0L4, Canada
Ethiopian Office: Bishoftu, Near Noora Resort, Ethiopia
Contact: [email protected] • atenu.org
Our Mission
We empower Ethiopian students to thrive in an ever-changing world by providing access to high-quality education and practical tools.
We serve high school students (Grades 9–12), helping them excel in national and international exams, discover new interests, and prepare for university or self-guided study. We also ensure our students are future-ready, giving them foundational knowledge in STEM, digital literacy, and problem-solving to prepare for opportunities in the AI and robotics revolution.
Who We Are
Atenu Foundation was founded to remove barriers to education in Ethiopia. We focus on building strong foundations in science, mathematics, languages, and technology, while offering a balanced curriculum that includes social sciences and test preparation for both local and international exams.
We recognize that the world of work is changing — AI and robotics are transforming every industry. That’s why Atenu integrates technology skills, coding basics, and critical thinking into our courses, so Ethiopian students are ready to lead and succeed in tomorrow’s world.
What We Do
- 500+ Courses & Exam Prep: Online courses and practice tests across mathematics, science, English, social sciences, and more. Includes Anki flashcards and QuickNotes for every unit.
- International Exam Preparation: Materials and mock exams for TOEFL, IELTS, TEC Canada, TCF Canada, SAT, ACT, and JLPT.
- Digital Skills for the Future: Courses in computer science, digital literacy, and introductory programming — preparing students for careers in AI, robotics, and emerging fields.
- Interactive Simulators: Science and math simulators that help students apply knowledge and learn by doing.
- Model Exams: Weekly timed, auto-graded ESSLCE practice exams with instant scoring. Available every weekend on the Exam Portal.
- Scholarships & Opportunities: The Atenu Scholarship Database and the Atenu Foundation Scholarship (10,000 ETB for top Grade 12 students).
- Community Support: Our Telegram channel provides peer learning, exam updates, and direct support.
- Special Initiatives: Girls in STEM mentorship program and Project Merit for ESSLCE preparation.
Our Core Values
Every Ethiopian student deserves access to quality education, regardless of location or income.
We use technology to break down educational barriers and continuously improve our platform.
We prepare students for the AI and robotics revolution with digital and analytical skills.
We are open about our non-profit status, impact, and how we use resources.
We build a safe, inclusive space where students support and learn from each other.
We encourage students to aim high and achieve their full potential.
Our Impact
Since launch, Atenu Foundation has supported over 70,000 Ethiopian students with free courses, scholarship resources, Anki flashcard decks, model exams, and community support. Students use Atenu from across Ethiopia and from countries including Canada, the USA, Japan, and China. Our goal is to reach every corner of Ethiopia — and beyond.
Ready to Shape Your Future?
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