Novakid
Novakid is an online English school for children ages 4 to 15 with live 1-on-1 lessons taught entirely in English by certified teachers. Lessons pair 25 minutes of speaking with a teacher with a game world, follow the CEFR framework, and plans start at about $95 a month.
What is Novakid?
Novakid is an online English school for kids, with a US office in San Francisco. Children ages 4 to 15 take live 1-on-1 lessons with certified teachers, and everything happens in English. Novakid says only 1 in 11 teacher applicants passes its 10-step hiring process, and teachers need at least a year of experience with children.
In the US, Novakid fits families whose kids are learning English as a second language. It does not teach Spanish or other world languages.
How it works
- Book a free trial. A 25-minute lesson with no credit card. Use a laptop or desktop.
- Choose a plan. Pick lessons per week and a 3-, 6- or 12-month subscription.
- Take lessons. Each session runs about 40 minutes: a 5-minute warm-up, 25 minutes speaking with the teacher and 10 minutes of follow-up games.
- Track progress. Parents use the Novakid app to manage schedule and balance and see progress. Lessons are recorded.
Cancel or move a lesson at least 8 hours ahead. With beginners, teachers use pictures, gestures and movement (a method called Total Physical Response) instead of translation.
What it covers
| Area | What Novakid offers |
|---|---|
| Curriculum | Aligned to the European CEFR scale, with a certificate after each level |
| Skills | Vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, reading, writing and especially speaking |
| Platform | Virtual whiteboard, videos, games and a Novakid Game World |
| Extras | International speaking groups and virtual museum tours |
| Teens | Individual sessions for students 14+ |
Novakid avoids grades and grammar tables in favor of games and conversation.
Who it's best for
Novakid fits kids who are learning English and need structure plus fun, especially younger children who respond to games and rewards. Families with two or three kids can save with sibling discounts.
If you want to pick your own tutor and price, Preply Kids is more flexible. Cambly Kids is the closest rival for English-only 1-on-1 lessons.
Pricing at a glance
As of October 2026, Novakid plans start at about $95 a month on 3-, 6- or 12-month subscriptions, paid up front or in installments. The trial lesson is free, sibling discounts go up to 10%, and there's a 14-day money-back guarantee.
Can a scholarship or ESA pay for it?
Possibly, but check first. Programs like Arizona's ESA and Florida's FES-UA set credential and vendor rules for tutors, and an international online school may not meet them. Read what ESA funds can buy, then save Novakid to your wishlist and apply once to the scholarships that fit.
How it compares
- Cambly Kids also offers 1-on-1 English for ages 4–15, with CEFR courses and native-speaking tutors.
- Preply Kids is a tutor marketplace with prices set by each tutor.
- Lingokids is a low-cost app for younger kids, without live teachers.
Browse more tutoring and language programs.
Who Novakid is for (and who it isn’t)
Best for
- Kids ages 4–15 learning English as a second language
- Young learners who need games to stay engaged
- Families with two or three kids who can use sibling discounts
Look elsewhere if
- Native English speakers learning another language
- Families who want month-to-month billing
- Lessons on a phone only
Novakid pros and cons
Pros
- Free trial lesson with no credit card
- Certified teachers and a CEFR-aligned curriculum
- Game world and follow-up games keep kids engaged
- Lessons are recorded for parents to review
- Sibling discounts and a 14-day money-back guarantee
Cons
- English only
- 3- to 12-month subscriptions rather than pay-as-you-go
- Some reviewers found cancellation hard
- Best on a computer, not a phone
What’s included
- Live 1-on-1 lessons taught only in English
- Certified teachers; Novakid says 1 in 11 applicants passes its hiring process
- Curriculum aligned to CEFR, with a certificate after each level
- Novakid Game World with avatars, stars and follow-up games
- International speaking groups and virtual museum tours
- Lessons are recorded; parent app for scheduling and progress
How much does Novakid cost?
As of October 2026, Novakid lists plans from about $95 a month. Subscriptions run 3, 6 or 12 months and can be paid up front or in installments; the final price depends on lessons per week and plan length. Families who buy individual sessions get a free month of group speaking practice.
| Plan | Price | Billed | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans from | $95/mo | Monthly | $95/mo |
Free trial: Yes. A free 25-minute trial lesson, with no credit card required. Novakid recommends a desktop or laptop rather than a phone.
Prices from the provider, checked 2026-10-13. Always confirm on the official site.
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View wishlistWhat parents say
A summary of public parent feedback we read on forums, app stores and review sites. It is not a set of Edulist family reviews.
As of October 2026, Novakid holds a 4.3 TrustScore from about 2,600 Trustpilot reviews, 82% of them five stars, and its parent app has 4.6 stars from about 140 US App Store ratings. Parents praise engaging lessons, kind teachers and easy rescheduling, with some families staying for years. Customer complaints mention trouble booking preferred times, a hard-to-navigate cancellation, recordings not saving and group lessons pitched too high. Many one-star reviews come from rejected teacher applicants rather than families.
Common praise
- Interactive, fun lessons kids look forward to
- Kind, skilled teachers
- Easy rescheduling and helpful support
Common complaints
- Preferred time slots sometimes hard to book
- Cancellation can be hard to navigate
- Occasional recording or level-fit problems
Sources: trustpilot.com · novakidschool.com · apps.apple.com · id1475232382
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Novakid FAQs
How much does Novakid cost?
As of October 2026, Novakid lists plans from about $95 a month. You choose a 3-, 6- or 12-month subscription, paid up front or in installments, and the price depends on lessons per week.
Does Novakid have a free trial?
Yes. The first 25-minute lesson is free and doesn't require a credit card. Novakid recommends taking it on a laptop or desktop.
What ages is Novakid for?
Novakid is an English school for children ages 4 to 15, and it also offers individual sessions for teens 14 and up.
Do Novakid teachers speak my child's language?
No. All Novakid teaching is in English. With beginners, teachers use pictures, gestures and movement so kids can follow without translation.
Is Novakid legit?
Yes. Novakid lists a San Francisco address and holds a 4.3 TrustScore from about 2,600 Trustpilot reviews as of October 2026. It advertises a 14-day money-back guarantee.
Does Novakid offer sibling discounts?
Yes. Novakid lists 5% off for two kids and 10% off for three kids, on plans with at least two weekly sessions per child.
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