School, invented today.

School, invented today.

We are rebuilding School from first principles. Focused on the belief that All of Kids' Time Matters.

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What makes us different is how children experience learning here. We’ve combined structure with play, mastery with joy. Kids thrive not because we look like school software, but because they feel noticed, supported, and inspired to keep going.

What makes us different is how children experience learning here. We’ve combined structure with play, mastery with joy. Kids thrive not because we look like school software, but because they feel noticed, supported, and inspired to keep going.

OpenSchool's learning philosophy combines the constructionist model where learning is done by immersion with an extreme science-backed approach powered by the right tools, challenges and schedule for each child.

OpenSchool's learning philosophy combines the constructionist model where learning is done by immersion with an extreme science-backed approach powered by the right tools, challenges and schedule for each child.

Plans

Start with OpenSchool

Start with OpenSchool

OS Commons

The starter layer where kids meet friends, take courses, and earn coins through challenges.

$250/month

Daily Social Hour

3 Courses of your Child's choice

Personal Guide

Gamified Challenges & Rewards

Now enrolling for October Calends cohort

Starts 10/6 • 21 days

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OS Pro

The school layer. A complete education powered by AI, tutors, and progress you can see and feel.

$10,000/year

Academics & Curriculum Tracking

2 grade levels per year

Dedicated Tutors and AI Assistants

AI Browser

Daily, Weekly and Monthly Parent Reports

New Cohort Dec' 25

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OS Max

The breakthrough layer. Real-world apprenticeships, a dedicated coach, and lasered in focus on your child.

$20,000/year

Apprenticeschips

Dedicated Success Coach

Personalized Learning Plan

All in OS Pro

Scholarships Available Soon

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all plans are ESA Eligible

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Principles

Principles

Principle #1

Failure builds confidence.

Principle #2

Screens make kids smarter.

Principle #3

Play outperforms pressure.

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how it works

Future-Proofed Learning

Future-Proofed Learning

hear from the 300+ parent community

Backed by Parents Who Build the Future

Backed by Parents Who Build the Future

Working at companies like Nvidia, Tesla, Apple & more

  • "Theo is seriously ‘addicted’ :-) to Recess so in case of summer break there would be trouble. I am happy you operate through the summer. Thank you."

    Mirka M.

    Mom,Czech Republic

  • “He was really excited and grateful for the class time. I’m glad that you’ll be opening more. We’d love to grow with the course offerings.”

    Krystle

    Mom,California

  • “During the first part of cohort I looked in on and she was actually smiling. When I asked later how it went she said she really liked it (high praise!).”

    Lisa M.

    Mom,EU

  • "Jack brings a computer on every vacation, he ‘can’t’ miss Recess. This has been life changing. I really think his communication has improved and I hear him laughing often.”

    January H.

    Mom, Montana

  • "I really am impressed with everyone and the activities you provide. My son said that Recess is the best thing that's ever happened to him!"

    Julina S.

    Mom of Kayden

  • "My son loves Recess and looks forward to it daily. Every week the creator (Ben) makes up games/challenges for the kids to participate in together. Every session has a facilitator on the platform to help the kids with any questions they may have. I love it because FINALLY a safe platform for our unschooled kids to meet other gamers."

    Yana T.

    Mom of Viktor

  • "My son looks forward to Recess every day. He's made some of his best friends at Recess and it fills an important gap for our family. Not to mention he's traded some of his phone time for Chess and bui..."

    Annie A.

    Mom of Jack

  • "I am Ivy's Mom (There are two Ivy's, I'm told!) Ivy is my youngest child and the only girl, she has three older brothers. The Internet is just a lot more challenging for girls, and it has been a struggle for us as a family. But one week into OS and she is really enjoying it. She is participating in the daily community hour and then in the Minecraft club."

    Heather S.

    Mom of IVy

  • "Engaging with fellow gamers who share his passion for his favorite video game, Minecraft, has not only brought him joy but also nurtured his social interactions and problem-solving abilities. I particularly value the presence of responsible adults who oversee the group sessions, actively reengaging him whenever he encounters frustration or veers off course."

    Laura K.

    Mom of Charlie

  • "I love that this gives my kids the opportunity to meet up with friends throughout the week. What's even more exciting is they are now taking the initiative to sign up for collaborative challenges. My kids are particularly interested in engineering games like Factorio and Oxygen Not Included. They are part of a small group of kids who meet regularly with a facilitator to explore advanced concepts within these games."

    Colin

    Dad of danica and alex

  • Case study

    “He quit soccer, sank into Minecraft, and we couldn’t reach him. Now he’s leading kids online and actually sharing wins with me again.”

    Tristan, about Cody, his 13 year old son

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  • Case study

    “Because of your emails, I get to talk to my son.”

    Melody, parent of Maddie (11) and Nate (13), Toronto

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  • Case study

    “It’s incredible, the joy spilled over into everything else.”

    Danielle, about Monty, her 10-year-old son

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  • Case study

    “He quit soccer, sank into Minecraft, and we couldn’t reach him. Now he’s leading kids online and actually sharing wins with me again.”

    Tristan, about Cody, his 13 year old son

    Read full case study

  • Case study

    “Because of your emails, I get to talk to my son.”

    Melody, parent of Maddie (11) and Nate (13), Toronto

    Read full case study

  • Case study

    “It’s incredible, the joy spilled over into everything else.”

    Danielle, about Monty, her 10-year-old son

    Read full case study

  • Case study

    “He quit soccer, sank into Minecraft, and we couldn’t reach him. Now he’s leading kids online and actually sharing wins with me again.”

    Tristan, about Cody, his 13 year old son

    Read full case study

  • Case study

    “Because of your emails, I get to talk to my son.”

    Melody, parent of Maddie (11) and Nate (13), Toronto

    Read full case study

  • Case study

    “It’s incredible, the joy spilled over into everything else.”

    Danielle, about Monty, her 10-year-old son

    Read full case study

Expert guides

Learn from the best

Learn from the best

OpenSchool is powered by a world class team of guides and mentors. They're involved in your child's schedule daily so they make most of their time.

OS Apprenticeship Program™

Work with the top 1% in your child’s passion area

A semester-long program that pairs students with top professionals who guide your child through real projects and share insider knowledge.

  • Comedy Writer Kids

    Staff writers from late-night TV shows

  • Game design kids

    AAA game studio designers

  • STEM Kids

    Researchers from top universities

  • Entrepreneur Kids

    Successful founders who raised millions

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available on OS Max

any questions?

Most popular things people ask

Most popular things people ask

What is OpenSchool

What is Recess?

How is this different from regular online school?

My child spends hours online already. Won’t this just add more screen time?

What ages is OpenSchool for?

Is this a homeschool program or a full school?

How do you ensure kids stay safe online?

How do parents stay involved?

What results can I expect?

What if my child is reluctant or anxious about school?

Who are the mentors?

How do kids actually spend a day inside OpenSchool?

What is OpenSchool

What is Recess?

How is this different from regular online school?

My child spends hours online already. Won’t this just add more screen time?

What ages is OpenSchool for?

Is this a homeschool program or a full school?

How do you ensure kids stay safe online?

How do parents stay involved?

What results can I expect?

What if my child is reluctant or anxious about school?

Who are the mentors?

How do kids actually spend a day inside OpenSchool?

What is OpenSchool

What is Recess?

How is this different from regular online school?

My child spends hours online already. Won’t this just add more screen time?

What ages is OpenSchool for?

Is this a homeschool program or a full school?

How do you ensure kids stay safe online?

How do parents stay involved?

What results can I expect?

What if my child is reluctant or anxious about school?

Who are the mentors?

How do kids actually spend a day inside OpenSchool?

any other questions?

Schedule your onboarding call and we'll answer all of those.

Start with OS Commons

Start with OS Commons

OS Commons

The starter layer where kids meet friends, take courses, and earn coins through challenges.

$250/month

Daily Social Hour

3 Courses of your Child's choice

Personal Guide

Gamified Challenges & Rewards

30-Day Guarantee
Attend orientation + 1 community hour + 2 classes. Not a win? Ask within 30 days for a full refund.

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OS Commons

OS Commons

OS Commons

ESA & Charter School Funding

Use Your Education Funds for OpenSchool

Use Your Education Funds for OpenSchool

Thousands of families use their ESA or charter school funds to cover OpenSchool. We're an approved vendor for most programs nationwide.

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Check if your ESA or charter school covers online enrichment

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Sign up for OpenSchool Commons with your regular payment method

3

Submit our invoices for reimbursement

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Get approved and reimbursed

included in all plans

Popular ESA Programs

We work with families using:

Arizona ESA

Florida Step Up

Utah Fits All

Charter Schools

We provide all necessary receipts and documentation for reimbursement

Our team helps you navigate the approval and reimbursement process.

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Ready for Your Child's Transformation?

Ready for Your Child's Transformation?

Schedule a 1h Intro to get an assessment and see if OpenSchool is good for you and your child.

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