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Enko Education

Affordable international schools with university guidance

Bilingual Primary School Teacher

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
In Person
EducationK-12 Teaching

About the job

Requirements
  • The candidate must be anglophone or bilingual French-English and comfortable using both languages of instruction.
  • The candidate must have solid experience in early childhood education, kindergarten, or primary education.
  • A degree in teaching or education sciences, or equivalent, is required.
  • The candidate must use an active, supportive, and structured pedagogy.
  • The candidate must provide a police clearance or equivalent from every country where they have lived in the past 10 years before signing an employment contract.
  • References from previous employers will be checked.
Responsibilities
  • Teach bilingually in French and English at the primary level according to the school's curriculum.
  • Adapt teaching methods to the specific needs of early childhood learners.
  • Provide individualized follow-up for students and communicate regularly with families.
  • Manage the classroom and create a positive, safe learning environment.
  • Collaborate with the teaching team and participate in school life.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in a bilingual or international environment is appreciated.
  • Pedagogical certification is appreciated.

About the company

Enko Education runs a growing network of international schools across Africa that offer high-quality, globally recognized education at affordable tuition. It provides students with internationally recognized qualifications and university guidance, preparing them for admission to top universities and successful careers. The program operates through affordable tuition combined with rigorous academics, career-readiness support, and ongoing professional development for teachers. Revenue comes from tuition and related educational services. Enko’s differentiator is delivering inclusive access to international standards at a lower cost while prioritizing academic excellence, career preparation, and university placement across a broad African footprint. Its goal is to broaden access to top universities for African learners by delivering a scalable, quality international education.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$57.4M

Headquarters

Johannesburg, South Africa

Founded

2013

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What believers are saying

  • Enko closed a $46 million financing on February 17, 2026.
  • Its August 2026 website shows 19 schools and 10,000+ learners.
  • Management targets 20,000 students by 2029, implying strong acquisition and enrollment runway.

What critics are saying

  • Managing 19 schools across 11 countries strains quality control and leadership consistency.
  • The February 2026 $46 million financing raises debt-service pressure if acquisitions slow.
  • At up to £6,000 tuition, scrutiny over affordability and elite placement can damage demand.

What makes Enko Education unique

  • Enko’s buy-and-build model consolidates fragmented African private schools across 11 countries.
  • Its IB and Cambridge pipeline has placed graduates into 600 universities.
  • The brand sells affordable international schooling, charging less than elite expat-school peers.

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Enko Education raises $24M for expansion

Enko Education, co-founded by Eric Pignot and Cyrille Nkontchou, has raised $24 million to expand its network of schools in sub-Saharan Africa. The funding, announced on January 22, 2025, comes from Africa Capitalworks and Adiwale Partners. Enko aims to triple its student body to 20,000 by 2029, expanding from its current 16 schools in 10 countries. This investment supports private education growth in Africa, addressing challenges like access and infrastructure.

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Jan 22nd, 2025
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Johannesburg, January 22, 2025 – Enko Education, a group of African International Schools, announces the closure of a $24M equity investment from Africa Capitalworks (ACW) and returning investor Adiwale Fund I (Adiwale), to execute its large-scale acquisition strategy across the continent and triple its student body to reach 20,000 learners by 2029. A Critical Milestone […]

BIO Invest
Jan 23rd, 2023
Enko Education | BIO

BIO granted € 850 k emergency financing to Enko Education, which develops and runs affordable private K-12 schools in Africa.

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May 31st, 2022
Enko Education receives financing of $5.8M in Series B funding

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