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?
Brilliant for Educators provides free access to Brilliant for individual K–12 teachers working directly with students in underserved school communities.
- We currently prioritize classroom teachers at accredited K–12 schools.
- Applicants should apply using an official school-issued email address and include a link to their school or district website.
If you are a principal, administrator, or district leader interested in bringing Brilliant to your school or district, please contact us to learn more about program options.
At this time, the program is generally not intended for homeschools, private tutors or tutoring centers, colleges or universities, or programs serving adult learners. For other options, see Does Brilliant offer plans for families?
Final eligibility is determined through application review based on program priorities.
*Brilliant for Educators includes access to Brilliant for classroom use. Some features or school-focused offerings may be available only through separate school or district plans.
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 — import your class roster, then click Sync from Google Classroom whenever your roster changes to keep it up to date
- 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
- Visit educator.brilliant.org
- Complete the application form
- Wait for verification (eligible educators typically receive access almost instantly)
Once approved, you can create classrooms, invite students, and start assigning content immediately.
Frequently asked questions
How does Brilliant fit into a math lesson?
Brilliant works as a short warm-up before instruction, a guided investigation during class, or review and enrichment afterward. See How Brilliant fits into a math lesson.
Is Brilliant a core curriculum, a supplement, or for intervention and enrichment?
It depends on the pathway: Brilliant is near core-level in some math pathways like Algebra, and a strong fit for supplemental practice, targeted intervention, and enrichment elsewhere. See Is Brilliant a core curriculum, supplement, intervention, or enrichment resource?
Can Brilliant serve students at different readiness levels in the same class?
Yes. Students can work on different content at their own pace while the teacher still chooses each student's starting point. See the differentiation guide.
Can I assign lessons and monitor my students' progress?
Yes. Share a lesson by link, Google Classroom, or another LMS, and track lesson completion and time spent by class. See Can teachers assign Brilliant lessons and monitor student progress?
What courses are available in Brilliant for Educators?
Brilliant for Educators spans math, computer science, data science, and science courses, grouped by grade band. See What courses are available in Brilliant for Educators?
Which Common Core standards does each lesson align with?
Search by standard code (e.g., 6.EE.2, HSF.IF.2) to find the Brilliant lessons that address it. See Which Common Core standards does each Brilliant lesson align with?
How do I roll out Brilliant across a whole school or district?
Start with privacy approval, educator access, student rostering, and technical access. See How to roll out Brilliant at a school or district.
How do other schools actually use Brilliant?
See four real classroom case studies — daily STEM routines, mixed-readiness math, rebuilding foundations, and enrichment for advanced learners — in How Brilliant works in real classrooms.
Privacy and security
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.
Not a K-12 educator? Learn about our Premium subscription plans for individual and family access.
Questions about the educator program? Contact educators@brilliant.org.
