jkm96/edu-africa

A Public API for Schools in Africa # 🎓 EduAfrika API EduAfrika API is a public, open-source API that provides structured access to data on educational institutions across Africa — from universities and colleges to high schools and vocational training centers. ## 🌍 Project Purpose Africa has a vast and diverse educational landscape, but reliable, standardized data is often scattered or unavailable. **EduAfrika API** addresses this by offering a centralized, developer-friendly platform for discovering and analyzing schools across the continent. ## 🧱 Core Features - 🔍 Search and filter institutions by country, region, type, and accreditation - 📚 View detailed academic programs including level, duration, and requirements - 📍 Browse institutions by geographic location - 🏷️ Categorize institutions using thematic tags (e.g., STEM, public, religious) - 📞 Access contact channels such as email, phone, WhatsApp - 📈 (Planned) Enable ratings, reviews, and statistics ## 🚀 Use Cases - Students researching schools and programs - Developers creating EdTech apps - Researchers analyzing access to education - NGOs/governments tracking education infrastructure ## 🛠️ Tech Stack - **Framework**: Laravel - **Database**: MySQL or PostgreSQL - **Authentication**: Public (JWT or token planned) - **Documentation**: OpenAPI/Swagger (in progress) ## 🤝 Contribution (Future Plan) We welcome data contributions from verified partners: - Add or edit institutions - Update accreditation and contact data - Submit new programs and locations ## 📘 License MIT License. Free for personal and commercial use. Attribution appreciated. --- Built with ❤️ to empower African education through open data.