How the GradeNext 14-Day Free Trial Works

What you need to get started

Starting the trial takes a few minutes. You will need:

• A parent email address to create your account
• A laptop, tablet or phone with a modern web browser
• About 20–30 quiet minutes for your child’s first session

You don’t need a credit card, and there is nothing to install — GradeNext works in any modern browser on laptops, iPads, Android tablets and phones.

Day 1: The placement test

Every child starts with a short placement test. Instead of assuming your child is exactly at grade level, it checks their understanding topic by topic in each subject.

The results do two things. First, they show you where your child is strong and where the gaps are. Second, they let the AI build a personal learning path, so practice starts at the right level from the very first session — not too easy, not frustratingly hard. It’s the same placement test that kicks off GradeNext’s online math tutoring for grades 1–8, whichever subject your child starts with.

Week 1: Building a daily practice habit

During the first week, the goal is a simple routine. Short daily sessions of about 15–20 minutes work best for most kids in grades 1–8.

As your child practices, GradeNext adapts in real time. Questions get harder when your child is ready and slow down with more support when a concept isn’t clicking. Smart revisions bring back tricky topics a few days later, so skills stick instead of fading after the test.

Parents can follow along on the progress dashboard, which updates as your child works.

Meeting a mentor

Practice is only half of GradeNext. On plans that include live sessions, your child is matched with a dedicated mentor for live 1:1 sessions scheduled around your family: one session a week on the Pro plan and three a week on the Advanced plan. Pro and Advanced students also get 24/7 live doubt support when a question comes up during homework.

Mentors explain the reasoning behind tricky problems, review mistakes and keep kids motivated. You can meet the GradeNext mentors before your child’s first session.

Week 2: Checking progress

By the second week, there is real information to look at. The parent dashboard shows weekly test results, strengths, gaps, streaks and — on plans with 1:1 sessions — mentor notes. This is a good moment to ask a few questions:

• Is my child practicing consistently?
• Which gaps have started to close?
• Does my child look forward to sessions with their mentor?
• Which plan fits the amount of live support we want?

Choosing a plan after the trial

When the trial ends, you can choose the plan that fits your family, or simply stop.

You can switch or cancel anytime, and full details are on the GradeNext pricing page. If you are comparing GradeNext with other options, our guide to after-school tutoring costs puts typical prices side by side.

Interested in coding too? Our online coding classes for kids are separate one-time purchases starting at $199. Read how to get kids interested in coding for tips on choosing the right first course.

Tips to get the most from your free trial

1. Do the placement test on day one so practice is personalized immediately.
2. Pick a regular practice time, such as right after snack or before dinner.
3. Keep sessions short and stop while your child still feels successful.
4. Check the dashboard twice a week and celebrate specific progress together.
5. Try a live mentor session if your plan includes one, and ask your child how it felt.
6. Decide with real data — look at what changed over the two weeks before choosing a plan.

To understand the full learning loop in more detail, see how GradeNext works. The trial is designed so you can make the decision with your own child’s results in front of you, not a sales pitch.

Frequently asked practical questions

What if my child tries one session and doesn’t like it? That’s useful information too. Try a different time of day, a shorter session length, or ask your child what felt hardest — sometimes a small change in routine makes a big difference in the second week.

Can two siblings share one trial? Each child needs their own account so the placement test and adaptive practice reflect their individual level. Contact GradeNext about family and sibling pricing once you’re ready to choose a plan.

What devices does GradeNext work on? Any modern browser — laptops, iPads, Android tablets and phones — so your child can practice wherever is most comfortable.

Is there support if we get stuck setting up? Yes, GradeNext offers support to help with account setup and any technical questions during the trial, so a slow start with sign-in details doesn’t eat into your two weeks.

Making the most of a short trial period

Two weeks goes quickly, especially around a busy family schedule. Treat the trial less like a test you have to pass and more like a short pilot program: the goal is simply to gather enough real information — how your child responds to the practice, whether a mentor session helps, what the dashboard shows — to make a confident decision afterward. Most families find that the clearest signal isn’t how your child felt on day one, but whether they were willing to sit down for practice again on day seven without being asked twice.