Brilliant for Educators
Bring Brilliant into your in-person or remote classroom with our free Education plan. Access interactive lessons, problem solving, classroom tools, and more!
Apply for accessEngaging, interactive learning
Learn deeply
From algebra to quantum physics, enjoy fun, guided explorations in thousands of interesting topics.
Problem solving
Improve critical thinking skills with mind-bending problems and puzzles.
Interactive lessons
Drag objects and manipulate variables to get to aha moments fast.
In-depth explanations
Master concepts with step-by-step explanations of key ideas and problem solving techniques.
Fun and challenging STEM lessons and problems
Explore the "why"
Have your students ever asked you why they need to learn something? Brilliant’s courses cultivate natural curiosity and guide learners to mastery through intuition, not formulas.
Learn by doing
Studies show that interactive problem solving is more effective than lectures. Brilliant will let your students explore and challenge them to think outside the box.
Inspire a love of learning
Brilliant creates a culture of learning around inquiry, curiosity, and openness to failure. Solve fascinating, challenging problems and sometimes fail trying.
60+ courses to choose from
Logic
Logic II
Joy of Problem Solving
Mathematical Fundamentals
Number Theory
Pre-Algebra
Number Bases
Infinity
Algebra Fundamentals
Algebra I
Algebra II
Complex Numbers
Geometry Fundamentals
Beautiful Geometry
Geometry I
Geometry II
3D Geometry
Math History
Probability Fundamentals
Applied Probability
Perplexing Probability
Casino Probability
Random Variables & Distributions
Statistics Fundamentals
Contest Math I
Contest Math II
Pre-Calculus
Trigonometry
Knowledge and Uncertainty
Calculus Fundamentals
Integral Calculus
Calculus in a Nutshell
Multivariable Calculus
Introduction to Linear Algebra
Linear Algebra with Applications
Vector Calculus
Differential Equations I
Differential Equations II
Group Theory
Math for Quantitative Finance
Statistics I
Scientific Thinking
Science Essentials
Physics of the Everyday
Waves and Light
Classical Mechanics
The Chemical Reaction
Electricity and Magnetism
Astrophysics
Gravitational Physics
Special Relativity
Solar Energy
Computational Biology
Quantum Computing
Quantum Objects
Computer Science Fundamentals
Algorithm Fundamentals
Programming with Python
Data Structures
Introduction to Neural Networks
Search Engines
Cryptocurrency
Artificial Neural Networks
Machine Learning
Computer Memory
How to get started
Apply to the program
Apply for an Education account by filling out our signup form. We’ll also ask you to complete a survey to assess your needs.
Create classes and assign content
Once verified and accepted, educators can choose up to 6 courses and unlimited Daily Challenges that each of their classes will have access to.
Invite your students
Invite your students and get started! Feel free to email educators@brilliant.org with any questions or feedback.
FAQs ▲
Who is eligible?
To qualify for Brilliant for Educators you must:
- Be an educator in an eligible classroom
- Verify your education status (applying with your work email will help expedite the process)
Eligible online or in-person classrooms or education programs include:
- K-12 schools
- Accredited colleges and universities, post-graduate institutions, trade schools, polytechnics, or colleges
- Online courses led by an instructor
- Bootcamps, workshops, or coding academies
Brilliant does not provide free Brilliant for Educators for:
- Self-directed education
- Tutors and tutoring centers
- Educational programs affiliated with organizations whose primary purpose is non-educational
Educator accounts are valid for two years. If you are still an educator at the end of the two years, you can reapply for educator status.
Can I test the program before applying?
Sure! Please send us an email to educators@brilliant.org and we will send you a temporary log-in to view all of our premium content and classroom tools. Our Program Guide also has great content on how the program works.
How do I apply?
You can apply here. To verify your Educator status, we’ll need to know some information about you. This includes the details of your program or learning environment. We will notify you via email to confirm whether your application was successful. Once verified, you can create classes, invite your students, and assign content.
Are there any restrictions on access to Premium content?
Brilliant for Educators provides you full access to all of our Premium content and classroom tools. Your students will have access up to 6 courses and Daily Challenges for free. You can add, remove, and change courses as much as you’d like throughout the year.
I have multiple classrooms I’d like access for. Can I do that?
You can create up to 8 classes for your enrolled students, with up to 50 students in each class. Each class can have different courses, and students can be in multiple classes.
Is Brilliant content aligned with any state or federal learning standards?
While we have relevant content across most levels and topics in math, science, and computer science, Brilliant courses don’t align perfectly with any standardized curriculum or learning standards. We are focused on leading students to do, understand, and be captivated and inspired by STEM, rather than teaching to a particular test. You can view all of our courses here and click “Read more” on any course page to see all of the topics covered.
Will I be able to monitor my students’ activity?
You’ll be able to see if your students have started, finished, or are still working on each quiz in your assigned courses, as well as when every student last logged in. We do not yet offer any additional assignment or gradebook features.
What about student privacy?
Teachers must agree to the Brilliant for Educators Terms of Use and Privacy Statement and consent to our processing of students’ personal information before creating a classroom. We also require teachers to provide our privacy statement to students’ parents/guardians and confirm that Brilliant for Educators can be used in compliance with all applicable policies in effect at their school.
As described in our Privacy Statement, we do not share, sell, or disclose any personal information of students, nor do we use it for marketing or other non-educational purposes. We also permit teachers, parents, and/or guardians to access, instruct us to delete, or direct us to stop collecting or using students’ personal information. With these policies and procedures in effect, teachers can use Brilliant for Educators in compliance with privacy laws affecting students’ personal information such as the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (or COPPA) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (or FERPA).