Kaligo

Kaligo is an educational technology company that has developed a digital learning application to teach handwriting, phonics, and spelling. Founded in 2013 by Benoît Jeannin, along with a team of researchers and educators, the company aims to enhance traditional teaching methods with technology. The platform is designed for students from early years (EYFS) to Year 6.

The Kaligo application uses artificial intelligence to provide students with personalized, one-on-one instruction on tablets, with or without a stylus. It offers real-time corrective feedback on handwriting based on shape, direction, and order, helping to prevent mistakes from becoming ingrained. The app's interface and exercises are customizable to accommodate individual student needs, including those with special educational requirements. The learning path automatically adjusts to each child's pace. For teachers and schools, Kaligo provides a web portal to create and assign lessons, monitor student progress through a real-time dashboard, and manage classes. The platform includes a library of over 1,500 ready-to-use lessons aligned with school curricula.

The company serves teachers, parents, schools, and larger institutions, including collaborations with the French Ministry of Education. It operates on a subscription-based business model. Kaligo has expanded internationally, with versions adapted for curricula in the UK, France, Germany, and the UAE. In 2022, the company began developing a version of its tool specifically for healthcare professionals to assist with rehabilitation.

Keywords: educational technology, AI learning, handwriting app, spelling and phonics, personalized learning, student assessment, teacher portal, literacy skills, digital education, primary school