Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls

The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (OWLAG) is a boarding school for girls in grades 8–12. It is in Henley on Klip, Gauteng, South Africa. The school was started by Oprah Winfrey in 2002 after she spoke with former President Nelson Mandela. OWLAG opened in 2007, and the first class graduated in 2011.

The school helps academically gifted girls from poor backgrounds and teaches them leadership skills.Reaching out: South African school for girls born out of Oprah's need to "feel" a connection. The school uses the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) curriculum and gives the South African National Senior Certificate.

 History 
OWLAG was built between 2006 and 2007 by Concor Construction. It has classrooms, labs, a library, dormitories, sports fields, and a dining hall. The school was designed by Rose Mashabane Architects.

 References 

External links
 Official website
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