AEE History
The History of AEE
1983 - 1987
How It Began
AEE’s history dates back to 1983, when the founders of Accelerated Christian Education, Dr Donald Howard and Esther Howard, travelled to South Africa to encourage churches to start Christian schools to help educate and teach the Word to young people.
1983-1987
Schools Started Across South Africa
A number of schools were started, the first being King’s School Robin Hills in Johannesburg. As the ministry grew, Ashton and Grace Sparrow were appointed to lead the ministry in South Africa during the early years. They travelled across the country sharing the message of global Biblical educational reform and continued encouraging church communities to start Christian schools. In 1987, due to health challenges, Ashton was unable to continue leading the ministry.
1988 - 2001
A New Season Of Leadership
In 1988, A.C.E.’s vision was passed onto Trevor and Val Yoko, as requested by Dr Donald Howard. Trevor Yoko continued encouraging churches to educate children, and many new schools were opened under his guidance. A.C.E. saw such exponential growth that in 2001, it was necessary to relocate to larger premises.
2002
Handing Over The Baton
On the 19th of January 2002, Pastor Trevor graduated to glory, and the leadership baton was passed to Pastor Trevor’s son and daughter-in-law, Graham and Pam Yoko.
2011
A.C.E. South Africa Restructures to AEE
In 2011, A.C.E. was restructured into Accelerated Education Enterprises. AEE has faithfully served learners, educators and parents with modern Christian Education Solutions since then and continues to be the leading distributor of A.C.E. education solutions in South Africa.
