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Africa's favourite learning
and teaching companion
for learners, parents,
and teachersAfrica's favourite learning and teaching companion for learners, parents, and teachers
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250,000+ Users • 8M learning interactions • Learn in your language
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Thando
Grade 11 learner, Johannesburg
Thando shows you how to get started with Luma on WhatsApp, from her very first message to getting help with any subject.
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Short, real stories from the learners, teachers, and parents who use Luma every day.
Luma Learner
Nomzamo High School
“Luma is like a tutor, a teacher for every subject. Anything you're struggling with, you can go to Luma.”
Mrs. Makhabane Theko
Teacher, St Leo Primary School
“We've learnt a great deal from Luma. We'd love to keep using it because it makes our job so much easier.”
Luma Learner
Shea O'Connor Comb. School
“Luma helped me so much. I've improved a lot in maths.”
Luma Parent
Parent of a learner
“Luma became part of our family. I actually enjoy helping my son with his schoolwork now.”
Manaleli Ntlama
Teacher
“I'm so happy with Luma. As teachers, we know the children especially struggle with writing and reading.”
Luma Learner
Learner
“With a past paper you just get the memo, not the steps. Luma takes me step by step so I understand much more easily.”
Luma Learner
Learner
“When I'm with Luma I feel at home. I'm not scared like with my classmates. I ask Luma just like I'd ask my teacher.”
Luma Learner
Learner
“Luma works on WhatsApp, so it's really easy to access, and it barely uses any data.”
Luma Learner
Learner
“Luma can help everyone, whatever language you speak at home, English, Zulu, even Portuguese, it can speak to you.”
Luma Learner
Learner
“English isn't my home language, and Luma helped me understand it. That's why it helped me so much.”
Luma Learner
Adult learner
“If I'd had Luma earlier, I think I would have had so much more support with my studies.”
Luma Learner
Shea O'Connor Comb. School
“Luma is so helpful. It helps with the questions you don't understand.”
Luma Learner
Learner
“Luma helps you with everything. If you don't understand something, Luma makes it easy.”
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Global Impact
Built for South Africa. Used by the world.
We created Luma to help South African learners succeed. What happened next surprised us — students, teachers, and parents from 86 countries have turned to Luma for learning support.
Learn in Your Language
Learn in your language with Luma for truly accessible learning.
24/7 Help When Stuck
Never wait for answers again. Luma is available around the clock to help with tricky homework questions.
Resources at Your Fingertips
Stop searching! Access past papers, memos, and study guides instantly with a simple message.
Past Papers & Questions Only a Message Away
Get instant access to past papers and practice questions just by asking. Luma can even mark them, helping you learn what you got right and wrong easily.
Get Help With Schoolwork Anytime
Stuck? Send photos of your work or type questions. Luma replies like a tutor with CAPS-aligned help, ensuring you get relevant answers.
Support Across All Subjects
Whether you're struggling with mathematics, sciences, languages, or humanities, Luma provides expert help for all your school subjects.
How to use Luma
Message Luma on
WhatsApp
Start your learning journey by messaging Luma on WhatsApp - it's as simple as texting a friend.
Fill in the
quick forms
Answer a few quick questions that Luma sends you to personalize your learning experience.
Start
learning
Begin learning immediately with Luma's personalized assistance and resources.
It's as simple as that!
Start chatting with LumaFree WhatsApp Tutoring for Everyone
Whether you're a student, teacher, or parent, Luma provides free 24/7 support via WhatsApp
For Students
Get free homework help, past papers for Grade 8-12, and 24/7 exam preparation support on WhatsApp.
Learn More →For Teachers
Access free lesson plans, CAPS curriculum support, and teaching resources to help your students succeed.
Learn More →For Parents
Help your child succeed with free WhatsApp tutoring and support - even if you never finished school yourself.
Learn More →Want to learn more about our mission? Visit our About page or discover how Luma works.