AXL: Assisted Language and Math Learning

Many primary school students struggle with foundational literacy and numeracy due to varied learning levels, resource constraints, and limited personalised support. Traditional classroom methods often lack the capacity to provide adaptive, practice-based assistance for slow learners. AXL addresses this gap by providing AI-assisted interventions to support language and math learning at scale.

AXL is an education initiative of the EkStep Foundation, a philanthropic organisation dedicated to improving learning outcomes at population scale through technology and systems reform. AXL develops AI-enabled tools that support foundational literacy and numeracy in government school systems, particularly for students who require additional academic support. Working closely with state education departments and teachers, AXL integrates adaptive learning technologies, speech-based assessment, and personalised practice into classroom instruction. Programmes such as Kalika Deepa in Karnataka demonstrate how AXL’s tools are embedded within public education systems to strengthen classroom learning, engagement, and proficiency. AXL prioritises curriculum alignment, teacher enablement, and responsible AI deployment to ensure equitable access to quality education.