Da Vinci Kids

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Da Vinci
Da Vinci Primary Logo RGB Red AW copy.svg
TypeEducational television channel
Country UK
Broadcast area North America
Europe
Asia
Africa
Headquarters London, UK
Programming
Language(s)available in 22 languages
Picture format 4:3/16:9 576i SDTV
720p HDTV
Ownership
OwnerTinizine Limited (d/b/a Macademia)
ParentMacademia
History
Launched15 September 2007;15 years ago (2007-09-15)
Former namesDa Vinci Learning
Links
Website www.davinci.tv
Availability
Terrestrial
DStv (Sub-Saharan Africa)Channel 318
Zuku TV (Kenya)Channel 622
GOtv (Sub-Saharan Africa)Channel 66
StarTimes (Africa)Channel 308

Da Vinci (formerly Da Vinci Learning) is a brand used for a group of educational television channels, on-demand services, and mobile apps for families, owned by Macademia. Da Vinci services are available in 22 languages [1] and in over 90 countries, [2] across North America, Europe, Asia and Africa. It broadcasts STEM and soft skills-based learning programs aimed at children and families during the daytime, and documentaries and educational series for grown-ups in the evenings.

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History

Da Vinci Learning was launched on 15 September 2007 by its parent company, Da Vinci Media GmbH, and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with subsidiary offices in Singapore, Istanbul, Warsaw and Johannesburg. The channel was rebranded in 2018, which included a name change to Da Vinci.[ citation needed ]

On 31 December 2019, UK-based Media and Edtech company Macademia (formerly Azoomee) acquired Da Vinci Media which includes its linear channel (Da Vinci), mobile app (Da Vinci Kids), and programming. [3]

Programming

Da Vinci offers edutainment programming in 22 languages for Millennial and Gen Z families focused on 21st century skills, including STEM, creativity, Social–emotional learning and Critical thinking via TV channels, on-demand services (for example Comcast Xfinity) and via a dedicated kids app, Da Vinci Kids.

Programs currently airing on Da Vinci include:

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References

  1. "Da Vinci". Archived from the original on 20 February 2018. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
  2. "About us". Archived from the original on 27 September 2019. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
  3. "Azoomee Acquired Da Vinci Media".