Malawi Primary and Secondary School Document Access API
Description
The Malawi Curriculum API is a structured, machine-readable access layer for Malawi’s national curriculum. The Problem Malawi’s curriculum is primarily distributed in static formats such as PDFs and printed documents. While useful for human reading, these formats create major barriers for digital systems: Curriculum data cannot be queried programmatically EdTech platforms must manually extract and hardcode content Scraping PDFs is unreliable and error-prone Updates require manual rework across multiple apps There is no standardized data layer for developers As Malawi moves toward digital learning platforms, AI-driven tutoring, and scalable LMS systems, the absence of a structured curriculum data source becomes a serious infrastructure gap. The Solution The Malawi Curriculum API converts the national curriculum into a centralized, structured, developer-ready REST service. It provides: Structured subjects, strands, and learning outcomes Assessment alignment RESTful JSON endpoints Versioned API architecture JavaScript SDK Flutter SDK Instead of hardcoding curriculum logic into applications, developers can now query it dynamically and integrate it cleanly into web, mobile, or backend systems. Where It Is Being Used The API is already powering: A live education app serving over 7,000 monthly users Digital learning and exam preparation platforms Curriculum-aligned content delivery systems Backend services for structured educational resources It is designed for: EdTech startups LMS platforms AI tutoring systems Examination prep applications Curriculum analytics and reporting tools The Malawi Curriculum API acts as the infrastructure layer for scalable, curriculum-aligned education technology in Malawi.
Innovation Uniqueness
PDFs → Structured Data Most systems rely on static PDFs. They are not machine-readable, not queryable, and not scalable. The API provides structured, developer-ready JSON that can be queried by subject, level, strand, or learning outcome. Scraping → Stable Endpoints Scraping is fragile and unreliable. The API offers stable REST endpoints designed specifically for clean integration. Hardcoding → Dynamic Architecture Hardcoding curriculum content creates technical debt. With the API, curriculum logic lives outside your app — updates do not require rebuilding your system. Fragmentation → Standardization Currently, platforms interpret the curriculum differently. The API introduces a shared, standardized data layer for EdTech in Malawi.
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