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title: "ADvTECH Schools raise the bar for academic excellence in SA"
description: "JSE-listed ADvTECH has set a new record for academic excellence in the 2024 IEB examinations across their 119 schools."
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# ADvTECH Schools raise the bar for academic excellence in SA

> JSE-listed ADvTECH has set a new record for academic excellence in the 2024 IEB examinations across their 119 schools.

By ADvTECH · Published 21 January 2025, 14:25 SAST · Updated 21 January 2025, 19:01 SAST

## Key points
- In a dazzling display of academic prowess, ADvTECH's students not only boasted a staggering 99% pass rate and a 90% bachelor's degree pass rate, but also racked up 3,622 distinctions—proving that when it comes to education, innovation and a sprinkle of AI magic can turn the classroom into a veritable honor roll.
- ADvTECH achieved a remarkable 99% overall pass rate and 90% bachelor's degree pass rate.
- Students earned a total of 3,622 distinctions, averaging 1.8 per learner.
- Twenty students were honoured for Outstanding Performance, while ten received Commendable Achievement from the IEB.
- Academic head Desiree Hugo credits innovative teaching strategies, particularly AI-driven methods, for the success.

## Content

ADvTECH’s pass and bachelor’s degree pass rates for 2024 were 99% and 90% respectively, with 3 622 distinctions at an average of 1,8 per student. Additionally, 20 students were recognised by the IEB for Outstanding Performance and 10 for Commendable Achievement.

“We congratulate our students, our schools and our teachers on this remarkable set of results,” says Desiree Hugo, academic head of ADvTECH’s schools' division.

Hugo commented that the outstanding performance was the result of a number of initiatives introduced across the Group in the past few years. These include a strong focus on artificial intelligence driven teaching and learning.

ADvTECH’s schools' brands include Crawford International, Pinnacle, Trinityhouse and Abbotts. **DM**