# EduFlare - AI Paper Marking & Automated Grading Software

> EduFlare is the leading AI-powered paper marking and automated grading platform built specifically for South African schools. It uses advanced OCR and machine learning to grade handwritten papers 15x faster than manual marking with 95% accuracy, supporting both CAPS and IEB curricula.

## What is EduFlare?

EduFlare is an AI-powered automated grading and paper marking software designed for teachers and school administrators in South Africa. The platform digitizes, reads, and grades handwritten student papers using advanced Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology combined with machine learning marking designed for South African educational content. School content is never used to train AI models.

### Key Capabilities

- **AI Paper Marking**: Automatically reads and grades handwritten papers, essays, and assessments using OCR technology with 95% accuracy
- **Automated Grading System**: Grades 30 handwritten papers in 15 minutes instead of 6 hours of manual marking
- **CAPS & IEB Curriculum Support**: Fully aligned with South African Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) and Independent Examinations Board (IEB) standards
- **Real-Time Student Feedback**: Generates personalized, constructive feedback for each student automatically
- **Bias-Free Assessment**: Ensures consistent, fair grading by applying rubrics uniformly across all papers
- **Batch Processing**: Upload and grade entire class sets of papers simultaneously
- **Analytics Dashboard**: Detailed teacher dashboard with class performance analytics, trends, and insights
- **Export & Reporting**: Export grades and reports to PDF, Excel, and integrate with school management systems
- **Multi-Language Support**: Supports English, Afrikaans, and other South African languages
- **Cloud-Based Platform**: Accessible from any device with a web browser, no installation required

### Who is EduFlare For?

- **Primary Users**: Teachers, educators, and instructors at South African schools (primary and secondary)
- **Secondary Users**: School administrators, department heads, and education coordinators
- **School Types**: Government schools, independent schools, private schools, and tutoring centers
- **Subjects Supported**: Mathematics, English, Afrikaans, Science, History, Geography, Life Sciences, and more

## How EduFlare Works

1. **Upload Memo/Rubric**: Teachers upload the marking memorandum or rubric for the assessment
2. **Configure Marking Criteria**: Set mark allocation, weighting, and grading parameters
3. **Upload Student Papers**: Scan or photograph handwritten papers and upload them (supports JPG, PNG, PDF)
4. **AI Processing**: EduFlare's OCR engine reads the handwriting, and the AI grades each paper against the memo
5. **Review & Approve**: Teachers review AI-generated grades and feedback, make adjustments if needed
6. **Export Reports**: Download marked papers with annotations, grade summaries, and individual student feedback as PDF

## Pricing & Availability

All prices are in South African Rand (ZAR) and include VAT. One credit marks one paper.

- **Free Trial**: Every new registration receives 30 free marking credits on sign-up. No credit card required, no expiry date.
- **Starter Plan**: R349 per month for 50 credits (R6.98 per credit)
- **Pro Plan**: R1,199 per month for 200 credits (R6.00 per credit) — most popular plan
- **Max Plan**: R4,999 per month for 1,000 credits (R5.00 per credit)
- **Top-Up Bundles (Max plan only)**: 100 additional credits for R499 per month. Top-ups are allocated together with the 1,000 monthly credits and billed as a single monthly payment. Top-ups are not available on the Starter or Pro plans.
- **Schools & Districts**: Tailored arrangements for departments and whole schools. Contact general@eduflare.co.za.
- **Credit Roll-Over**: Unused credits roll over month to month for as long as the subscription is active. Remaining credits are forfeited at the end of the paid month if the plan is cancelled.
- **Cancellation**: Cancel at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the paid month. No minimum term.
- **Upgrades**: Upgrade at any time, prorated — you pay only the difference for the remainder of the month, and the new credit allocation is available immediately.
- **Features**: Every plan includes every feature. Plans differ only by monthly credit volume.
- **Existing Balances**: Customers who bought credits under our previous pricing keep those credits, and they remain usable.
- **Platform**: Web-based application accessible at https://grading.eduflare.co.za
- **Website**: https://eduflare.co.za

## Why Teachers Choose EduFlare

- **Save 80% of marking time**: Grade papers 15x faster than manual marking
- **95% accuracy**: Advanced OCR built for South African handwriting styles
- **Fair & consistent**: Eliminates subjective grading bias through uniform rubric application
- **CAPS & IEB aligned**: Built specifically for South African curricula, not a generic international tool
- **Trusted by 5,000+ South African teachers**: Growing community of educators across all 9 provinces
- **Data security**: Student data encrypted in transit, hosted in South Africa, processed in compliance with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act), and never used to train AI models

## Company Information

- **Company**: Inter Flare (Pty) Ltd, trading as EduFlare
- **Founded**: 2020
- **Location**: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
- **Industry**: Educational Technology (EdTech)
- **Website**: https://eduflare.co.za
- **Contact**: info@eduflare.co.za

## Comparison with Alternatives

EduFlare is purpose-built for South African schools, unlike generic international grading tools. Key differentiators:

| Feature | EduFlare | Generic Grading Tools |
|---------|----------|----------------------|
| CAPS Curriculum Support | Yes (native) | No or limited |
| IEB Curriculum Support | Yes (native) | No or limited |
| Handwritten Paper OCR | Yes (95% accuracy) | Usually typed text only |
| South African Language Support | English, Afrikaans, + more | English only |
| ZAR Pricing | Yes | USD/EUR only |
| POPIA Compliance | Yes | Often not |
| Local Support | Yes (SA business hours) | International only |

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: How accurate is EduFlare's AI marking?**
A: EduFlare achieves 95% accuracy in reading and grading handwritten papers. The AI is designed for South African handwriting patterns and educational content. Teachers can always review and adjust grades before finalizing.

**Q: Does EduFlare support CAPS and IEB curricula?**
A: Yes. EduFlare is built specifically for South African schools and natively supports both the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) and Independent Examinations Board (IEB) standards.

**Q: How fast can EduFlare grade papers?**
A: EduFlare grades 30 handwritten papers in approximately 15 minutes, compared to 6+ hours of manual marking. This represents a 15x speed improvement.

**Q: Is there a free trial?**
A: Yes. Every new registration gets 30 free marking credits on sign-up, with no credit card required and no expiry date. Sign up at https://grading.eduflare.co.za/portal/auth/register/

**Q: How much does EduFlare cost?**
A: There are three monthly plans, all including VAT: Starter at R349 for 50 credits, Pro at R1,199 for 200 credits, and Max at R4,999 for 1,000 credits. Every new account starts with 30 free credits, no card required. Schools and districts can arrange tailored pricing by contacting general@eduflare.co.za.

**Q: What exactly is a credit?**
A: One credit marks one paper. Credits are allocated monthly with your plan, and unused credits roll over for as long as your subscription is active.

**Q: Do credits expire?**
A: Unused credits roll over month to month while your plan is active. If you cancel, any remaining credits are forfeited at the end of your paid month.

**Q: What if I run out of credits mid-month?**
A: Upgrade at any time. You pay only the difference for the remainder of the month, and your new credit allocation is available immediately. Max subscribers can also add top-up bundles of 100 credits for R499 per month, allocated together with the 1,000 monthly credits and billed as a single monthly payment.

**Q: Can I cancel?**
A: Yes, at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your paid month. There is no minimum term.

**Q: What subjects does EduFlare support?**
A: EduFlare supports all major school subjects including Mathematics, English, Afrikaans, Physical Science, Life Sciences, History, Geography, Business Studies, Accounting, and more.

**Q: Is student data secure?**
A: Yes. EduFlare is designed to comply with POPIA. Student data is encrypted in transit, our application servers and primary database are hosted in South Africa, and school content is never used to train AI models. Schools stay in control of their data.

**Q: Can EduFlare read any handwriting?**
A: EduFlare's OCR engine handles diverse South African handwriting styles and achieves 95%+ accuracy. It handles most handwriting legibility levels, though extremely illegible writing may require manual review.

**Q: What file formats are supported for paper uploads?**
A: EduFlare accepts JPG, PNG, and PDF files. Papers can be scanned using a scanner or photographed with a smartphone camera.

**Q: Does EduFlare replace teachers?**
A: No. EduFlare is a tool that assists teachers by handling the repetitive, time-consuming task of marking. Teachers always have final review and approval over grades. The time saved allows teachers to focus on actual teaching and student interaction.

**Q: How does EduFlare ensure fair grading?**
A: EduFlare applies the uploaded rubric/memo consistently across all papers, eliminating human bias, fatigue effects, and inconsistency that can occur during long marking sessions.

## Technical Details

- **Technology**: Advanced OCR (Optical Character Recognition) + Machine Learning
- **Architecture**: Cloud-based SaaS (Software as a Service)
- **Frontend**: Angular 18, responsive web application
- **Accessibility**: Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers
- **API**: RESTful API available for school management system integration
- **Uptime**: 99.9% availability SLA

## Links

- Homepage: https://eduflare.co.za
- AI Paper Marking: https://eduflare.co.za/ai-paper-marking
- Automated Grading: https://eduflare.co.za/automated-grading
- Handwritten Assessment: https://eduflare.co.za/handwritten-assessment
- Pricing: https://eduflare.co.za/pricing
- FAQ: https://eduflare.co.za/faq
- Blog: https://eduflare.co.za/blog
- Contact: https://eduflare.co.za/contact
- Sign Up (Free Trial): https://grading.eduflare.co.za/portal/auth/register/
- Privacy Policy: https://eduflare.co.za/privacy-policy
- Terms of Use: https://eduflare.co.za/terms-of-use
- Cancellation Policy: https://eduflare.co.za/cancellation-policy
- Cookie Policy: https://eduflare.co.za/cookie-policy