Khan Academy is free because we believe that a free, high-quality education empowers children all around the world â especially the most disadvantaged. This is why we work hard to make all of our educational content available to as many learners as possible, regardless of where they live or their familyâs economic situation.
Millions of people have learned from Khan Academy.
Khan Academy does not charge any fees for access to the site or its content. Khan Academy is entirely supported by the revenue generated from advertising on the Khan Academy website and on partner sites. The Khan Academy website is free to use because the support of all those who contribute directly through Khan Academyâs membership programs enables us to keep it freely available to everyone.
It's written and developed by experts.
Khan Academy is completely free, with no hidden costs. We donât take any payments from our millions of registered users, and we never will. Khan Academy is entirely self-sustaining, generated through the support of millions of hours of donated work by volunteers. Weâre grateful to everyone who supports Khan Academy and the millions of people who have benefited from our educational resources.
Khan Academy is open source.
Khan Academy is free because we believe that a free, high-quality education in the 21st century is within the grasp of every single person on the planet. Thatâs a huge claim, but we have mountains of data to back it up. For one thing, there are now more high-quality educational resources available to everyone than ever before in history. For another, there are now more educators than ever before in history. And finally, there are now more educators who are empowered than ever before in history, because they have the knowledge to harness the power of the internet and specialized software to create world-class educational programs.
You don't have to worry about ads.
Khan Academy is free because the support, maintenance, and growth of Khan Academy is 100% funded by individual and corporate contributions. Khan Academy is a venture-funded nonprofit registered in the United States and Khan Academy operations are run independently from Khan Academy, Inc. Khan Academy does not accept any government support.
Most of the videos are available online for free.
Khan Academy is free because successful education is expensive. There are many hidden costs to traditional classroom learning. Establishing a curriculum, creating new materials, providing support to teachers, and more all add up to a huge price tag. And the costs donât end there. Students who struggle learn that they have to repeat a grade, potentially causing them to fall behind. Those who learn more slowly may struggle to graduate on time. And, perhaps most importantly, traditional education can create a culture of competition and judgment that causes many kids to struggle with self-esteem and anxiety.
You can learn at your own pace.
Khan Academy is free because the knowledge it provides is freely available for anyone to access. There are no required fees, no tests, no teacher-student interactions, and no need to sign up. The knowledge is presented in a way that allows you to learn at your own pace, so whether youâre a beginner or an expert, thereâs something for everyone.
You can watch anywhere.
Khan Academy offers a free, world-class education in a wide range of subjects. A Khan Academy account includes access to a library of more than 3,500 videos, as well as practice, quizzes, and certificates. The curriculum is designed to help children around the world access a quality education. Currently, Khan Academy has approximately 12 million registered users in 196 countries.
Conclusion
When you consider that the cost of education is one of the biggest reasons why people in developing countries canât access quality education, the fact that Khan Academy is free is incredibly impactful. No matter what your childâs background is, Khan Academy gives them the opportunity to learn regardless of their socioeconomic status. This makes Khan Academy an extremely valuable educational tool for everyone and opens up the door to a quality education for everyone.