Gradelings vs Khan Academy for BC and Ontario families
Khan Academy is a free nonprofit with video lessons and practice, and a separate Kids app for ages 2 to 8.
What Khan Academy does well
- It is free, with no ads.
- Clear video lessons, especially for older students.
- Khan Academy Kids is a well-loved free app for the early years.
How they differ
| Khan Academy | Gradelings | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free. | A family plan after a 30-day free trial. The first 2 units of every course stay free forever. |
| Curriculum | Course order follows US standards. A 2015 mapping linked some Grade 4 to 6 content to Ontario and BC, but it hasn't been updated for the current BC curriculum, as far as we could find. | Every unit is matched to a BC Curriculum learning standard or an Ontario Curriculum expectation, with the Big Ideas or strands listed for parents. |
| Parent guidance | Learning is largely self-directed, with limited guidance for parents. | Reports for parents in your province's report-card levels, strengths and next steps, and a guide to the BC and Ontario report cards. |
| Games | Lessons and exercises, plus the Kids app for little ones. | Learning games, trophies and a pretend shop, with coins earned only by learning. |
Gradelings family plan: $14.99/month or $119.99/year, with a 30-day free trial and the first 2 units of every course free afterwards. Facts about Khan Academy are from its public pages, checked October 2026. Prices and features change, so please confirm on their site.
Khan Academy may suit you if
- Budget is the main concern.
- Your child likes watching video lessons and working independently.
Gradelings may suit you if
- You want practice that lines up with what your child's BC or Ontario teacher is covering.
- You want to see progress in the language of your child's report card.
- You want a kids' app with learning games and parent controls.
Common questions
Is Khan Academy aligned to the BC curriculum?
Khan Academy's courses follow US standards. We found a 2015 mapping to Ontario and BC for some Grade 4 to 6 content, but nothing current for BC. Check with your child's teacher if you want to be sure a topic is taught in their grade.
Can I use Khan Academy and Gradelings together?
Yes. Many families use a free resource for videos and a curriculum-matched app for practice and reports. Use whichever your child enjoys.
Sources
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