Schoolhouse.world

Mission

Schoolhouse.world is a free peer tutoring platform founded by Sal Khan of Khan Academy, with the mission to connect the world through learning.

Program Description

Schoolhouse.world offers free, virtual small-group tutoring sessions over Zoom in math, SAT, and AP preparation. All sessions are run by volunteer tutors who undergo a certification of content mastery and safety/quality training.

Type of service
Tutoring Program
Year Started
2020
Headquarter Location (City, State)
Mountain View, California
States of Operation
Virtual
Operation Locations
Worldwide
Most recent number of students served
6000
Subject Offered
Math,
Reading,
Science
Other subjects
Math, SAT, AP preparation, and various experimental and enrichment sessions.
Grade Levels
7th Grade,
8th Grade,
9th Grade,
10th Grade,
11th Grade,
12th Grade,
Post secondary
Languages Offered
English
Setting
Out of School
Delivery Mode
Virtual
Tutor-Student Ratio
4:1
Number of Sessions Per Week
Varies
Number of Minutes Per Session
60
Number of Weeks Per Program
Varies
Does your program engage with parents?
No
Organization Type
Nonprofit
Customer Type
Student
Cost to District/ School/ Non-Profit
$0
Cost to Student
$0
Type of Tutor
Volunteer
Randomized controlled trial (RCT) study conducted?
No
Quasi-experimental (QED) study conducted?
No
Contact Name
Akshay Ravikumar
Contact Email

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