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The answer in one minute
- What OpenEd is: A tuition-free homeschool program that partners with public and charter schools to give families courses, clubs, tutoring and support.
- Ages, price, ads: Free · Ages Kindergarten and up; set by each state's public school rules · Ads: not stated.
- Our take: Suits families in a listed state who want a free, school-partnered homeschool path; skip if you are outside those states or want a…
By OpenEd. Go to OpenEd ↗
Desk research from the maker's own pages. Not yet tried by us. Checked 2026-11-10.
Quick answers
- How much does OpenEd cost?
- Free: the program says it is tuition-free and that the resources it approves cost families nothing (Nov 2026).
- What age is OpenEd for?
- Ages it suits: Kindergarten and up; set by each state's public school rules. What its terms say: You must be at least 18 (or the age of majority) to create an account. Someone 13 to 17 may use the site only under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
- Is OpenEd safe for kids?
- Our take: Suits families in a listed state who want a free, school-partnered homeschool path; skip if you are outside those states or want a stand-alone curriculum. Ads: not stated. In-app purchases: none. Account: a parent's account. Watch for: Only available in the listed states.
- Where is the official OpenEd site?
- The official site is opened.co, from OpenEd. It works on the web.Go to OpenEd ↗
- What are the alternatives to OpenEd?
- Three others in courses and learning platforms: AmblesideOnline, Connections Academy and Discovery Education Experience.
A tuition-free homeschool program that partners with public and charter schools to give families courses, clubs, tutoring and support. Parents sign up for their state, and students cannot be enrolled in another public or charter program or a full-time private school. It serves Kansas, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming, with a waitlist for other states.
Our take
Desk researchSuits families in a listed state who want a free, school-partnered homeschool path; skip if you are outside those states or want a stand-alone curriculum.
- PriceFree
- AdsNot stated
- In-app buyingNone
- AccountA parent's
Ages Kindergarten and up; set by each state's public school rules · 3 good things · 4 things to watch for
Is OpenEd OK for my kid?
Find your child's age. Each row reads OpenEd's own terms (quoted above), the ages it suits and the account it needs. An age rule is the least a maker asks, not a judgement that it suits a child of that age. Check another app.
| Age | By its terms | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | No age rule | We found no age the terms set for using it.No age range it suits is given.A parent sets up the account. |
| 5 | No age rule | We found no age the terms set for using it.No age range it suits is given.A parent sets up the account. |
| 6 | No age rule | We found no age the terms set for using it.No age range it suits is given.A parent sets up the account. |
| 7 | No age rule | We found no age the terms set for using it.No age range it suits is given.A parent sets up the account. |
| 8 | No age rule | We found no age the terms set for using it.No age range it suits is given.A parent sets up the account. |
| 9 | No age rule | We found no age the terms set for using it.No age range it suits is given.A parent sets up the account. |
| 10 | No age rule | We found no age the terms set for using it.No age range it suits is given.A parent sets up the account. |
| 11 | No age rule | We found no age the terms set for using it.No age range it suits is given.A parent sets up the account. |
| 12 | No age rule | We found no age the terms set for using it.No age range it suits is given.A parent sets up the account. |
| 13 | No age rule | We found no age the terms set for using it.No age range it suits is given.A parent sets up the account. |
| 14 | No age rule | We found no age the terms set for using it.No age range it suits is given.A parent sets up the account. |
| 15 | No age rule | We found no age the terms set for using it.No age range it suits is given.A parent sets up the account. |
| 16 | No age rule | We found no age the terms set for using it.No age range it suits is given.A parent sets up the account. |
| 17 | No age rule | We found no age the terms set for using it.No age range it suits is given.A parent sets up the account. |
| Ages it suits | Kindergarten and up; set by each state's public school rules |
|---|---|
| What its terms say about age | You must be at least 18 (or the age of majority) to create an account. Someone 13 to 17 may use the site only under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian. (terms) |
| Price | Free. Free: the program says it is tuition-free and that the resources it approves cost families nothing (Nov 2026). |
| Works on | Web |
| Account | A parent's account |
| Ads | Not stated |
| In-app purchases | None |
| The AI in it | No AI described on the pages read. |
What's good
- No tuition for enrolled families
- Clear COPPA and student-data statement
- Does not sell or rent personal information
Watch for
- Only available in the listed states
- Enrolled students cannot also be in another public or charter program or a full-time private school
- Sign-up asks a parent for name, email, phone and state
- Its '#1' wording is the maker's own claim
7 things to know before your child uses OpenEd
- Check the age rule first. You must be at least 18 (or the age of majority) to create an account. Someone 13 to 17 may use the site only under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
- Know what it costs. Free. Free: the program says it is tuition-free and that the resources it approves cost families nothing (Nov 2026).
- See whose account it is. A parent's account.
- Read what it does with data. OpenEd's privacy policy (last updated 13 October 2026) says it complies with COPPA, FERPA and state student-data laws, collects personal information from children under 13 only with verifiable parental consent or as a school's service provider, and does not sell or rent personal information.
- Know where the AI is. No AI described on the pages read.
- Watch for the main catch. Only available in the listed states.
- Start with what it does well. No tuition for enrolled families.
Data and privacy
OpenEd's privacy policy (last updated 13 October 2026) says it complies with COPPA, FERPA and state student-data laws, collects personal information from children under 13 only with verifiable parental consent or as a school's service provider, and does not sell or rent personal information. Read the privacy policy.
Does it work?
The maker's own claims only; we found no independent study.
OpenEd beside 4 alternatives
| App | Price | Ads | In-app buying | Account | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenEd (this page) | Free | Not stated | None | A parent's | Kindergarten and up; set by… |
| AmblesideOnline | Free | No ads | None | None needed | about 5-18 (Year 0 to Year 12) |
| Connections Academy | Free | No ads | None | A parent's | grades K-12 |
| Discovery Education Experience | Through schools | No ads | None | A school's | grades K-12 |
| K12 online school | Free | Not stated | None | A school's | grades K-12 (about 5-18)… |
Alternatives to OpenEd
Desk researchFreeNo adsNo account
AmblesideOnline
AmblesideOnline (volunteer advisory) · ages about 5-18 (Year 0 to Year 12)
A strong free plan for homeschool families drawn to Charlotte Mason and literature-rich learning; secular families or those wanting an interactive program should look elsewhere.
Desk researchFreeNo ads
Connections Academy
Pearson · ages grades K-12
Worth a look for families who need school at home and have an adult free to coach; families expecting it to match a good local school should read the research first.
Desk researchThrough schoolsNo ads
Discovery Education Experience
Discovery Education · ages grades K-12
A solid teacher resource library; parents will see it only through school, and it is a supplement rather than something to judge a child's learning by.
Desk researchFree
K12 online school
Stride, Inc. · ages grades K-12 (about 5-18), plus online pre-K
Worth a look for families who need full-time school at home and can supervise daily; families wanting a light supplement should look elsewhere.
Desk researchFreeNo ads
Khan Academy
Khan Academy (nonprofit) · ages about 5-18 and adults (grades K-12, plus college and test prep)
A strong free default for families and schools that will set a weekly routine; kids who need a game to stay engaged may do better with something more playful.
Desk researchPaidNo ads
Kids Cook Real Food
Kitchen Stewardship LLC (Raising Healthy Families, Katie Kimball) · ages about 2-12 (Teens Cook Real Food for 13-21 is on a waitlist)
Suits parents who want a structured plan to teach several kids real kitchen skills at home; skip it if you want a kid to learn alone from an app.
Where these facts come from
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