Yes. K-12 teachers and their students may qualify for free classroom access through Brilliant for Educators, a grant-funded program that gives teachers and their students Brilliant's interactive Math, Data, Computer Science, and Science courses for classroom use, at no cost.
Brilliant currently prioritizes classroom teachers at accredited K–12 schools who apply with a school-issued email address; it's generally not intended for homeschools, private tutors or tutoring centers, colleges or universities, or programs serving adult learners. Approved teachers get unlimited class creation, progress tracking, Google Classroom integration, and curated courses to assign.
Classroom access vs. a paid Premium subscription
Classroom access and Premium unlock the same courses, but they aren't the same plan. The main difference is Koji, Brilliant's tutor.
| Brilliant for Educators classroom access | Paid Premium subscription | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free to teachers and students | Paid by the learner or a parent |
| Full course catalog | Yes | Yes |
| No daily limits, jump to any lesson | Yes | Yes |
| Ad-free on web, iOS, and Android | Yes | Yes |
| Koji, Brilliant's tutor | Not included | Included |
| Who manages it | The student's teacher | The subscriber or parent |
In account settings, classroom access shows as Brilliant For Educators rather than Premium.
For parents: Koji stays off on any account that's part of a Brilliant for Educators class, even if that account also has a paid subscription. Students usually join a class with their school email. To give your child Premium at home, including Koji, subscribe or send a gift using a different, personal email address, so their personal account stays separate from their classroom account.
To apply, visit brilliant.org/educators and complete the application — eligible educators typically receive access almost instantly.
Brilliant is certified by kidSAFE through its +COPPA CERTIFIED Seal program, which independently verifies compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and kidSAFE’s online safety guidelines. Brilliant also complies with FERPA and GDPR. We do not sell student data or use it for marketing purposes.
For full eligibility details and what teachers and students each get, see What is Brilliant for Educators?
Not a K-12 educator? Learn about our Premium subscription plans for individual and family access.
