Class of Wonders

Direct

• Access to quality education, increased reach, and learning outcomes: expanding K-8 literacy solution, Magos, across Portugal and Spain will enable access to high-quality, game-like learning experiences for an additional 110.000 primary school students. Magos fosters essential foundational skills that support lifelong learning and educational success.
• Support for students from underserved communities: by targeting public schools, Class of Wonders will increase access to quality learning tools for children from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. By fostering equitable access to education, the company contributes to reducing learning disparities and promoting equal opportunities for students from all socio-economic segments.
• Reduction of learning poverty: by leveraging its engaging game-based learning solution, Class of Wonders empowers students to overcome learning barriers, with prior data showing that 84% of students using the solution demonstrate improved literacy and numeracy skills.

Indirect

• Skilled workforce development: by fostering foundational literacy skills in thousands of children, Class of Wonders contributes to the development of a more skilled and capable future workforce. Early literacy skills are a critical enabler of long-term employability, thereby supporting the broader economy. Students who achieve stronger literacy outcomes are more likely to stay in school, pursue higher education, and access better employment opportunities in the future. This indirect impact has the potential to generate economic growth in the Iberian region over the long term.
• Improved learning environment and student engagement: the Magos solution has a proven track record of improving the classroom environment. Previous implementations have shown that 84% of teachers reported a more positive and productive learning atmosphere, and 91% of students experienced increased motivation and enthusiasm for learning. This funding will allow further adaptation of the games to different geographies, enhancing the learning experience and further strengthening student engagement.

Class of Wonders is an enterprise born as a spinoff of SPOT GAMES (Epic Student Association), an organization recognized in the European Social Innovation Ecosystem.  

The promoter produces digital and multidisciplinary gamified learning tools that allow schools to introduce innovative pedagogical practices across different subjects, generating impact on different levels.

In 2020, SPOT GAMES raised 1M€ of social investment to develop a unique agile gamification methodology and implement it in 20% of Portuguese public schools, generating impact. 

Class of Wonders is led by a passionate and experienced team with a proven track record in education and social impact. Together they possess a unique blend of skills and experience to address the challenges of learning poverty and drive the company towards achieving its ambitious goals. 

Their commitment to creating impactful and accessible learning solutions is at the core of everything Class of Wonders does.