Platonic Academy and EduLink to collaborate on STEM education
Transforming education
This transformative collaboration marks a pivotal stride in democratizing world-class education while positioning Namibia at the forefront of sustainable progress.
Platonic Academy Namibia, a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)-based institution, has solidified a strategic partnership with International Education Link (EduLink), a globally acclaimed leader in academic facilitation, to unlock unparalleled international opportunities for Namibian scholars. The memorandum of understanding (MoU), signed on April 10, 2025, in Johannesburg, South Africa, by EduLink Founder and Managing Director Christine Whittaker and Platonic Academy CEO and Co-founder Frank Mungunda, establishes Platonic Academy as EduLink’s exclusive Namibian partner and local brand ambassador.
This collaboration amplifies the Academy’s commitment to empowering students through STEM excellence while bridging Africa’s skills gap with global academic access.
For over two decades, EduLink has facilitated admissions, scholarships, and visas for more than 50,000 African students at over 400 leading global universities, maintaining a proven 100% visa success rate through rigorous pre-screening protocols.
By integrating EduLink’s expertise with Platonic Academy’s STEM leadership, Namibian students now gain direct access to bespoke academic pathways, tailored mentorship, and streamlined processes designed to align their aspirations with global opportunities. EduLink’s student-centric model prioritizes four pillars: academic merit, program alignment, financial accessibility, and lifestyle preferences, ensuring holistic support for scholars to thrive in their chosen destinations.
Frank Mungunda, CEO of Platonic Academy Namibia spoke on what this partnership will mean for Namibia’s education sector.
“Education is the catalyst for Africa’s renaissance. By equipping our youth with innovation, critical thinking, and ethical leadership, we dismantle systemic barriers and ignite sustainable progress,” he noted. Mungunda further spoke on the vision “This partnership transcends academia, it is a commitment to cultivating leaders who will redefine industries, drive climate resilience, and transform communities. When we invest in education, we invest in Africa’s sovereignty and prosperity,” he said.
Christine Whittaker, EduLink’s Founder, emphasized the power of collective effort.
“Families and educators pour their energy into helping these students succeed. It’s a testament to what collective hope and global education can achieve, the spirit of Ubuntu. Together, we are not just opening doors to universities but building bridges for Namibia’s future,” Whittaker said.
Namibian students can now access end-to-end guidance at Platonic Academy’s Windhoek offices in Pionierspark, including personalised academic counseling, psychological aptitude assessments, and targeted tutoring to enhance competitiveness for elite global institutions.
This initiative directly addresses critical skills gaps in high-growth sectors such as renewable energy and advanced technology, ensuring graduates return with expertise to drive national development.
This transformative collaboration marks a pivotal stride in democratizing world-class education while positioning Namibia at the forefront of sustainable progress. By nurturing ethically grounded, globally agile leaders, Platonic Academy and EduLink reaffirm their shared mission to empower Africa’s next generation of innovators, problem-solvers, and visionaries.