Top online learning classes for kids

With so much going digital these days, there now seems to be an infinite supply of online education resources for both parents and kids. If online learning is something you’re interested in for your child but you’re not sure where to start, we’ve rounded up the best online classes for kids. And better yet, we’ve focused on free or low-cost options where possible.

All-round curriculums

Awaketh 

Cost: $10 – $35

Awaketh is a global educational marketplace that offers a wide range of courses delivered through live video classes by expert international teachers. Their vast range of courses caters for children starting from the age of 3 and up to 18. Learn chess, coding and more with teachers from US, UK and other parts of the world. They offer international style learning at local prices. There is no package lock-in and you pay-per-class.

Classes cater to both hobbies and academics in an intriguing manner with classes like Chess for Little Ones, Speech and Drama with ‘Alice in Wonderland’ and Scratch Coding for Beginners. A one-stop shop for learners to learn from the comforts of their homes in light of need for after-school activities, holidays, COVID restrictions and working parents. The affordable classes run for 30 to 60 minutes.

Dymocks Tutoring

Cost Pricing available here (free trial available)

Tailored to students in Years 3 to 12, Dymocks Tutoring is an online learning hub focused on maths and English. Kids can study at their own pace with a suite of resources to guide them, including video summaries, quizzes and notes mapped to the Australian curriculum, as well as a weekly small group tutoring session, which can be done online or in-person.

Crimson Global Academy

Cost Pricing available here

Crimson Global Academy is a registered online high school where teachers with 20-plus years of experience instruct small group classes using the latest technology. Enrolment is now open for students aged 13 to 18 to join on a part-time or full-time basis.

Khan Academy

Cost Free

Not-for-profit Khan Academy provides courses in maths, science, computing, history, finance and more. Plus, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s providing free resources for kids unable to attend school with daily schedules for students aged two to 18.

TED-Ed

Cost Free

TED-Ed is working with expert educators and TED speakers to create a free daily newsletter with interactive video-based lessons. Also, be sure to browse the TEDEd library, which is full of animations and TED Talks.

English

ABC Reading Eggs

ABC Reading Eggs has helped over 20 million children worldwide learn how to read.

Your subscription includes access to all five programs for up to four kids including ABC Reading Eggs, ABC Reading Eggs Junior, ABC Reading Eggspress, Mathseeds and Fast phonics.

Sign up for a 30-day free trial here.

The Moth Radio Hour

Cost Free

Fans of The Moth Radio Hour podcast will be familiar with its live storytelling concept: each episode starts with a theme and the storyteller explores it in their own way. The Moth’s education program, Storytelling School, includes activities to help students at home dissect a story and guides them in creating their own to share.

Science

STEM Punks

Cost Free (paid classes available)

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics for the uninitiated) is an approach to learning and development that integrates the four areas. STEM Punks offer virtual classes in coding, robotics, 3D design and space science, just to name a few. Also, its curriculum has been developed for all ages and abilities.

Geography

National Geographic Kids

Cost Free

National Geographic Kids covers a range of topics including science, history, maths and even arts, but we love its geography section most of all. From fascinating facts about rainforests to an overview of what climate change actually is, this one is fun for all ages.

Maths

Cluey Learning

Cost Pricing available here

Cluey Learning is an online tutoring platform started by teachers for kids in Years 2 to 12. Focusing on maths and English, all courses are mapped to the Australian National Curriculum and tailored to each student’s individual needs. All Cluey tutors are experienced teachers who received high ATARs.

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History

ABC Education

Cost Free

ABC Education offers thousands of resources for primary and secondary school students. Its history hub features videos, digital books, games, articles and links to help students learn more about Australia’s past. Topics include the ANZACs, the Gold Rush and even what school was like in the 1940s.

Languages

Duolingo

Cost Free (upgrades available)

Duolingo is an interactive website and app to help students learning a new language. Simple and easy-touse with over 30 languages available, it involves spoken, written and listening activities for users to progress through levels. Also, be sure to check out the new Duolingo ABC app, which focuses on kids aged three to six who are learning the basics of reading and writing.

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