We're on a mission to solve education's retention problem with intelligent, research-backed learning solutions.
At Excelligent Software, we believe that true learning isn't measured by test scores—it's measured by what students remember and can apply weeks, months, and years later.
We're building a new generation of educational technology designed around one core principle: retention is everything.
Traditional educational software focuses on engagement metrics, completion rates, and short-term performance. These are important, but they're not enough. If students forget what they've learned shortly after the test, we haven't truly educated them—we've just trained them to perform.
Our approach is different. Every product we build is designed from the ground up to maximise long-term retention using proven cognitive science principles. We're not just making learning more convenient—we're making it more effective.
We build on decades of research into human learning and memory. Every feature is grounded in evidence, not trends.
We design alongside educators, not for them. Teachers know their students best—our tools amplify their expertise.
We measure success by long-term retention and genuine mastery, not by engagement metrics or vanity numbers.
Powerful doesn't mean complicated. We build tools that work seamlessly without adding to teacher workload.
Spelling is the perfect starting point for our retention-focused approach. It's a foundational skill that every student needs to master, yet it's plagued by the same retention problems we see across education:
With Cadmus Spelling, we've proven that intelligent, personalised revision can transform outcomes. Students truly master and retain their spellings—not just for Friday's test, but for life.
But we're not stopping at spelling.
Cadmus Spelling is just the beginning. We're building a comprehensive platform of retention-focused learning tools across the curriculum.
Expanding beyond spelling into comprehensive vocabulary building, reading comprehension, and literacy skills development.
Applying the same retention-focused principles to mathematical facts, problem-solving strategies, and numerical fluency.
Building intelligent learning systems for every subject area where retention and mastery matter.
Our goal is ambitious: to create a suite of tools that fundamentally changes how students learn and retain knowledge across their entire education.
We start with cognitive science research into how humans learn and remember. Our features aren't based on guesswork—they're based on evidence.
We work closely with teachers, literacy coordinators, and school leaders throughout the development process. Their insights shape every decision we make.
We launch early, gather feedback, and continuously improve. Our products evolve based on real classroom usage, not laboratory conditions.
We build measurement and analytics into everything we create. Schools deserve to see clear evidence that our tools are making a difference.
We're in the early stages of building something transformative. If you're a school leader, literacy coordinator, or educational professional who shares our vision of retention-focused learning, we'd love to hear from you.
Be among the first schools to implement Cadmus Spelling and shape its development.
Your feedback directly influences product features and priorities.
Early partners receive favourable terms as we scale.
Let's work together to solve the retention challenge and create lasting learning outcomes.
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