Frequently asked questions

What is Esports?

Esports is short for electronic sports. Esports are competitive video games that can be played individually or as a team. The variety of gameplay and game genre makes esports one of the most versatile and popular competitions in the world.

Why does a curriculum need esports?

Just as esports helps schools to promote STEM courses, it helps students to consider STEM career paths too. There is a natural synergy between gaming and STEM, where students can apply their skills to discover the areas that interest them most. Students may find careers in the technology end of video games or create a path to other STEM related careers such as computer science, research, or medicine.

How do students benefit from esports?

Esports programs in schools can boost the impact of a curriculum on students in a number of ways. Studies show participation in school esports develops social and behavioral skills like teamwork and time management and sharpens learning skills like analytical thinking and problem solving.

What is GameRise?

GameRise is a company devoted to providing all the services necessary to help schools to start and run an esports program. We are a passionate group of education technology experts with years of experience in building scholastic esports. Visit our Solutions page to learn more about what we can do for you.

How do I get started?

We'd love to hear from you! Please use the form on the Contact page to get in touch with us via email. Feel free to include any questions you have and describe your program goals and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.