Local AI-powered platform wants to make exam revision more efficient

Right now, the Matric class of 2026 is heads down in the midst of their year-end exams. They represent a group of learners who have spent the past couple of years in the generative AI era, where AI chatbots in particular have proved to be divisive learning tools.

While educators are still grappling with how best to integrate AI in the classroom at scale, learners have seemingly been leveraging it in preparing for these exams. In fact, the majority of local learners rely on AI chatbots for exam revision and preparation, a study by Oxford University Press shared last month.

The study highlighted that 74 percent of learners rely on AI chatbots, with educators also seeing the need for more digital-led learning. Here, the same report found that 63 percent of educators agree that digital learning significantly boosts student independence.

“Our findings suggest that, despite concerns about the impact of screen time, teachers and students are choosing what works for effective learning in their own integration of digital learning resources, revealing a landscape of nuanced and individualized approaches,” the organisation noted regarding the findings of its survey, which garnered the responses from over 400 teachers and 600 secondary school students across the UK, Brazil, Hong Kong, and South Africa.

“We are continually thinking about what it means to truly integrate digital into teaching and learning in an impactful way. One thing is clear: pedagogy must always come first. Our recent research on digital use and preferences indicates that the adoption of digital is shaped by a unique set of values, goals, and experiences. Teachers and students naturally make a choice about their use of digital tools and services based on the desired outcome, rather than on format,” added Alex Sykes, MD for International Education at Oxford University Press.

On the back of these findings, Oxford Digital Africa and MTN have rolled out MTN LearnHub+. While current Matric learners are already tackling their exams, the platform is focused on being a valuable resource for structured learning delivered on a mobile device.

“The platform allows matrics and high schoolers to revisit difficult concepts, practice independently, and pinpoint problem areas before sitting for their next paper,” the organisation explained.

“Aimed at Grade 8 to 12 learners, MTN LearnHub+ acts as a trusted, self-paced study hub to reinforce subject mastery and build exam confidence. By utilising personalized learning journeys, learners can isolate weak areas and instantly access targeted revision modules and practice assessments. If a particular subject stalls or a challenging concept requires extra attention, learners can pause, re-watch lessons, and practice at their own pace without the pressure of keeping up with a physical classroom,” it continued.

With Matric learners’ time management being critical right now, Oxford Digital Africa says that the platform is undergoing improvements to make the revision process more precise and impactful.

“Enhancements planned for October 2026 are intended to make revision more responsive, with quizzes and feedback. An AI learning companion scheduled for a later launch will offer opportunities to check understanding and seek explanations during a study session,” it pointed.

“The aim is to make each revision session purposeful and leave fewer difficulties unresolved. It also offers parents another way to support preparation alongside the guidance already provided by schools,” it concluded.

You can check out the MTN LearnHub+ here, with a one-day free trial available. After that, access costs R5 per day, or R49 per month.

You can watch Sykes unpack the insights in the video below.

[Image – Photo by Eduardo Ramos on Unsplash]

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