Can teachers and students get Brilliant for free?

Yes! K-12 teachers and their students may qualify for free Brilliant Premium through our Brilliant for Educators program—a grant-funded initiative that provides unlimited access to all Brilliant content for classroom use.

What is Brilliant for Educators?

Brilliant for Educators is a free program designed specifically for K-12 schools. It gives teachers and their students full Premium access to Brilliant's interactive courses in Math, Data, Computer Science, and Science—at no cost.

Who is eligible?

The program is available to:

  • K-12 teachers at public and private schools
  • Their students (through teacher-managed classrooms)

Teachers must agree to Brilliant's Terms of Use and Privacy Statement, and share the Privacy Statement with parents.

What do teachers get?

Teachers approved for the program receive:

  • Unlimited classroom creation and student management
  • Progress tracking showing which students started, finished, or are working on lessons
  • Google Classroom integration for easy roster syncing
  • Access to 50+ curated courses in STEM subjects
  • Ability to assign lessons and puzzles to students

What do students get?

Students in participating classrooms receive:

  • Free Premium access to all Brilliant content
  • No daily limits on lessons or practice sets
  • Ad-free learning experience
  • Access on web, iOS, and Android

Students can explore interactive courses at their own pace, with teachers able to track their progress.

How to apply

  1. Visit educator.brilliant.org
  2. Complete the application form
  3. Wait for verification (eligible educators typically receive access almost instantly)

Once approved, you can create classrooms, invite students, and start assigning content immediately.

Privacy and security

Brilliant for Educators complies with:

  • COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act)
  • FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
  • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

Brilliant does not sell student data or use it for marketing purposes.


Not a K-12 educator? Learn about our Premium subscription plans for individual and group access.

Questions about the educator program? Contact support@brilliant.org.

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Last updated October 30, 2025

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