South Africa, Jan. 28 -- These developments are not replacing traditional education. Instead, they are expanding it in ways that make learning more responsive, more flexible and more meaningful.

As schools prepare for 2026 and beyond, the central challenge is clear. How do we build learning environments that recognise each student's pace, strengths and interests while still maintaining structure and rigour?

The emerging trends suggest that personalised learning will be a defining feature of the next decade, provided schools approach it with intention rather than novelty.

A global shift towards learner agency

Education researchers have been tracking the transition from one-size-fits-all instruction to more agency-driven learning for se...