Publication of Annual Integrated Report

Choosing a school for your child will be one of the most complex and consequential decisions parents will ever make. When parents choose a school for their child, the decision is often shaped by immediate needs: convenience, reputation, or results in the senior years. Yet schooling is not a short-term decision. It is one of the longest and most formative investments a family will ever make, stretching over 12 to 15 years or more, from early childhood development through to Matric and further study. Darren Purdon, Head of Advtech Schools Academics, says the real value of education lies not in isolated moments of achievement, but in the intentional construction of learning over time, and that parents should approach their child’s educational journey intentionally, from start to finish. “Education depends on interconnected building blocks, each phase deliberately designed to prepare learners for the next,” he says. Parents should therefore carefully consider the elements that underpin a successful, lifelong educational journey before making this important decision. FOUNDATIONS MATTER Learning does not begin in Grade 1. It starts far earlier, in Grade 000 and Grade 00, where children develop the cognitive, social, emotional, and language skills that will underpin their entire academic journey, Purdon says. “When these early years are thoughtfully planned, children are more likely to arrive in the Foundation Phase confident, curious, and ready to learn. When they are not, gaps emerge that can widen over time. If the foundations are secure, progress accelerates, as we see in our Advtech Schools where we utilise international best practices and benchmarks to personalise early learning.” THE IMPORTANCE OF BELONGING Academic success is deeply connected to emotional safety and a sense of belonging. Children learn best when they feel comfortable at school, when they feel seen, supported and happy. And when teachers are supported, engaged, and professionally fulfilled, that sense of wellbeing naturally filters into the classroom. When students are excited about going to school, engagement increases, persistence improves and learning deepens. Social and emotional learning and supportive classroom environments with caring teachers underpin deep learning. Advtech schools include experienced psycho-social specialists to continually ensure teachers are upskilled in managing diverse classrooms. RESPONSIVE TEACHING AND TECH Effective education is not defined by what has been taught, but by what has been learned. “At Advtech schools, there is a growing shift toward instructional models that prioritise responsiveness. If learners have not grasped a concept, the expectation is not to move on regardless, but to re-teach using different strategies until understanding is achieved,” Purdon says. Additionally, technology has become a powerful enabler of this responsiveness, but not as a replacement for teachers. “AI-assisted tools, and classroom digital platforms such as Advlearn, increasingly act as classroom assistants, helping teachers identify learning gaps quickly and accurately. These tools provide insight into where students are struggling, allowing teachers to personalise support and adjust instruction accordingly.” INTENTIONAL SUBJECT PATHWAYS Consistency and coherence across subjects are another critical component of long-term value creation in education. “Take Mathematics as an example. Mathematical competence is not built in isolated units or single phases, it requires a carefully sequenced programme that develops conceptual understanding, fluency and confidence year after year,” says Purdon. “An intentional approach ensures that each phase prepares students for what follows, creating a golden thread that runs from early numeracy through to advanced problem-solving in the senior years. Gaps are far harder to close when this thread is broken.” The same principle applies across subjects: literacy, science, languages, and beyond. “Strategic curriculum alignment therefore ensures that learning compounds rather than resets each year, and parents should keep this in mind when strategising their child’s educational journey.” CHOOSING A SCHOOL WITH THE LONG VIEW For parents, the key question should not only be “Is this a good school now?”, but rather “Is this a school that understands the full journey, as well as understands where my child excels and needs support in each subject?” “Advtech Schools value long-term academic growth, student wellbeing, teacher development, and intentional curriculum design offers far more than short-term results. It offers continuity, stability, and a clear vision of success from the earliest years through to matric,” Purdon says.  “And in an education landscape that continues to evolve, the most trusted institutions are those that recognise schooling not as a series of isolated years, but as a curated journey, using regular academic data to personalise learning and shape student success for life.”

Advtech Limited (Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa) (Registration number 1990/001119/06) Share code: ADH ISIN: ZAE000031035 (“ Advtech ” or “ the Group ”) DEALINGS IN SECURITIES BY A DIRECTOR In compliance with paragraphs 6.77 to 6.90 of the JSE Limited (“ JSE ”) Listings Requirements, the following transaction relating to dealings by a director is hereby disclosed pursuant to the provisions of the ADvTECH Management Share Incentive Scheme (“ MSIS ”). As set out in the SENS announcement published on 6 May 2025, the director had been awarded 730 459 shares in terms of his employment contract, which shares ceased to be forfeitable vested on 1 May 2025 and were subsequently committed by the director to be held in escrow for a period of 12 months towards meeting his minimum shareholding requirements in terms of the Minimum Shareholding Requirement (“ MSR ”) Policy of the Group. The director has on 8 April 2026 re-committed the aforementioned shares to be held in escrow for a further holding period of 12 months towards meeting his minimum shareholding requirements in terms of the MSR Policy of the Group.

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Advtech Limited (Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa) (Registration number 1990/001119/06) Share code: ADH ISIN: ZAE000031035 (“Advtech” or “the Company”) DEALINGS IN SECURITIES BY THE ADVTECH MANAGEMENT SHARE INCENTIVE PLAN 2026 (“MSI Scheme”) In compliance with paragraphs 6.77 – 6.90 of the JSE Limited Listings Requirements the following information is disclosed in respect of dealings in Advtech securities by the MSI Scheme:

ADvTECH Limited (Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa) (Registration number 1990/001119/06) Share code: ADH ISIN: ZAE000031035 (“ADvTECH” or “the Company”) DEALINGS IN SECURITIES BY THE ADVTECH MANAGEMENT SHARE INCENTIVE PLAN 2026 (“MSI Scheme”) In compliance with paragraphs 6.77 – 6.90 of the JSE Limited Listings Requirements the following information is disclosed in respect of dealings in ADvTECH securities by the MSI Scheme:

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ADvTECH Limited (Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa) (Registration number 1990/001119/06) JSE code: ADH ISIN: ZAE000031035 (“ADvTECH” or “the group”) VOLUNTARY TRADING STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 The board hereby advises on its expectations of the financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025. Basic normalised earnings per share (“NEPS”), Basic headline earnings per share (“HEPS”) and Basic earnings per share ("EPS") for the year ended 31 December 2025 are expected to be between 14% and 19% higher than the comparative reporting period for the year ended 31 December 2024 ("the comparative period") or between 229.9 and 241.0 cents per share as compared to NEPS of 202.5 cents, HEPS of 202.2 cents per share and EPS of 201.7 cents per share for the comparative period. The group reports NEPS as a way of excluding the effect of one-off transactions and corporate action costs from its results. The financial information on which this trading update is based on has not been reviewed or audited by the group’s external auditors. 2026 student enrolment is on track and continues to grow in line with recent trends. ADvTECH expects to release results for the year ended 31 December 2025 on the JSE’s Stock Exchange News Service on or about Monday, 23 March 2026.  5 March 2025 Johannesburg Sponsor: Bridge Capital Advisors Proprietary Limited

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