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Best Online English Courses for Kids in Brazil (2026): 7 Platforms Compared

Novel Jhen Aput 11.11.2026
Best Online English Courses for Kids in Brazil: 7 Platforms Compared
⚠️ Last updated: November 2026

In public schools, English only becomes a compulsory subject in the 6th grade, when most children have already turned 11. This is what Brazil's Education Guidelines and Framework Law (LDB) has required since the 2017 reform (Law No. 9,394/1996, art. 26, § 5), and it is from this grade onward that the BNCC structures the English Language curriculum. Many families do not want to wait that long. Some pay for bilingual schools, others look for after-school courses, and many research the best online English courses for children in Brazil with two questions in mind: how much will this cost per month in reais, and is it safe to leave their child in front of a camera with an adult the family does not know?

At home, the starting point is often shaky. A British Council study found that only 5.1% of Brazilians aged 16 or over say they have some knowledge of English (British Council, 2019). In the EF EPI 2025, Brazil ranked 75th out of 123 countries, in the low-proficiency band, and 16th out of the 20 Latin American countries assessed. In practice, many children will be the first in their family to hold a conversation in English, and parents cannot always correct their pronunciation or check their homework. That is why, in this comparison, what parents can see after class matters almost as much as the class itself.

We compared seven options available in Brazil: one-on-one lessons with a regular teacher, an online school with a video-game feel, the children's version of a brand known throughout Latin America, a platform featuring only native speakers, a teacher marketplace, an app without a teacher, and a Brazilian school with live group classes. All prices are in reais.

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Short answer

Our top pick is Flalingo Kids: one-to-one lessons with a regular teacher, a FLAI report after every lesson, background-checked teachers and R$34.20 per lesson on the 12-month plan, payable in card instalments. Novakid (games), Open English Junior (small groups), Cambly Kids (native speakers), Preply (choose your own tutor), Lingokids (up to age 8) and Kidsa (lowest monthly fee) complete the list.

Our evaluation criteria

The first lesson is almost always a hit. The real test comes in April, when the novelty has worn off, schoolwork has piled up, and the child starts bargaining to skip English. That is why we looked at what keeps a child engaged in week ten: a familiar face on the other side of the screen, a lesson designed for their age, and parents who know what is going on. We assessed all seven options against the same seven questions, based on what they publish on their pricing pages, in their terms of use, privacy policies, and help centers. The seventh criterion, in orange, reflects the Brazilian context: the monthly fee needs to fit the family budget, and since March 2026, Brazil's Digital Statute of the Child and Adolescent (ECA Digital) has changed what families can demand of digital services used by children.

Teachers prepared for children
Are they trained to teach children, and does the platform check the background of whoever is alone with your child on camera?
Age-appropriate programme
Do the lesson length and method respect the attention span of a child aged 4 to 6, 7 to 9 or 10 to 12?
Regular teacher
Does your child see the same person every week, or start from scratch with someone they don't know?
Updates for parents
Can you find out what happened in the lesson without sitting next to your child, even if you don't speak English?
Well-designed motivation
Do points and prizes reward the effort to speak and understand, or just clicks?
Recordings, refunds and renewal
Are lessons recorded, who can watch them, and what do the refund, cancellation and auto-renewal rules say?
Price in reais and child protection (Brazil criterion)
How much does it cost per month in reais, can you pay in card instalments without taking on a commitment you can't afford, and does the platform clearly explain how it protects children and their data?
Our methodology: In November 2026, we gathered pricing, subscription terms, and child protection policies from the seven providers' official websites, the Brazilian App Store, and Trustpilot. Disclosure: Flalingo publishes this article, and Flalingo Kids is included in this list. All seven options were assessed using the same criteria, and we highlight the drawbacks of each, including our own.

Quick comparison of the best online English courses for children in Brazil

The last column shows the lowest starting price we found on the official websites. Since formats vary widely (25-minute one-on-one lessons, groups of up to 15 children, an app), compare the price with what it includes. The second-to-last column summarizes the Brazil-specific criterion: child protection and payment options.

#OptionBest forTeachersRegular teacherProgrammeParent updatesSafety and paymentEntry price
1Flalingo KidsChildren aged 3 to 17 who need to speak, with the same teacher all yearNative and certified, with teaching qualifications; 1 in 73 applicants acceptedYes, over 90% chanceSmart Personalized Books: Nia & Leo (pre-school to level 6) and The Loop (A2 Key and B1 Preliminary for Schools)FLAI report after every lesson, weekly report, live lesson viewing and recordingsBackground checks and AI safety analysis; card instalments, 30-day refund, no auto-renewalR$34.20 per lesson (12-month plan)
2NovakidChildren aged 4 to 12 who are motivated by gamesInternational (non-native) or native, with teaching certificatesPossible by rebooking the same one, not guaranteedOwn CEFR-aligned programme, from pre-A1 to B1Recordings and materials in the account, regular updates14-day refund guarantee; instalments only in some regionsFrom R$47.94 per 25-min lesson
3Open English JuniorChildren aged 8 to 14 who enjoy groups and flexible timetablesBilingual at the early levels, native from level 3; background checksNot stated8 levels, with a certificate per levelEmail reports and teacher feedbackFull refund within 7 days; paid upfront or in card instalmentsFrom R$292 per month (annual plan)
4Cambly KidsChildren aged 4 to 15 with a foundation who need conversation practiceNative speakers onlyPossible by rebooking the same tutorCourses from A1 to C1 (CEFR)Recordings, no regular reportkidSAFE seal; auto-renewal, 7-day refund on the first planR$42.40 per 30-min lesson (annual plan)
5PreplyA specific need, with the tutor you chooseIndependent, over 14,700 English tutorsYes, with a subscription to the same tutorDepends on the tutorLesson Insights (optional)Vetting left to the family; billed every 28 daysSet by the tutor; from R$16 to over R$213 per lesson
6LingokidsChildren aged 2 to 8, a first contact without live lessonsNone (app)Not applicableOver 4,000 games and activitiesProgress reports in the appkidSAFE COPPA seal, no ads; subscription via the app storeR$289 per year (App Store)
7KidsaChildren aged 5 to 17 who do well in groups, on a tight budgetLive teachers; qualifications not detailed on the websiteOnly on the one-to-one VIP planPathway by age group and level, with a certificate per levelParent Area with progress and certificatesParental consent for data; 7-day refund; annual plan in up to 12 instalments12 × R$120 (annual plan) or R$180 per month

Prices checked in November 2026.

Budget and safety: what to check before paying

Two families can spend almost the same each month and buy very different things. For R$120, one family gets three 50-minute sessions a week at Kidsa, in a group of up to 15 children. For R$136.28, the other gets one 25-minute one-to-one lesson a week at Flalingo Kids. In a group, the child spends more time listening. In a one-to-one lesson, every minute is theirs. Before comparing monthly fees, ask how many minutes a week your child will actually spend speaking English.

Next, look at the payment terms:

  • Installments: paying for an annual plan in credit card installments eases the monthly burden, but ties up your credit limit and almost always locks the family in for the entire year. Check whether the installments carry interest and what happens if your child quits in May.
  • Currency: when you are billed in dollars, the amount on your statement varies with the exchange rate and also includes a 3.5% IOF tax on international credit card purchases (Nubank, 2026).
  • Cooling-off period: Brazil's Consumer Protection Code gives you 7 days to cancel an online purchase. Some platforms go further. Novakid offers 14 days, and Flalingo Kids offers 30.
  • Renewal: check whether the plan renews automatically at the end of the term and how to cancel.

Safety standards rose in 2026. The Digital Child and Adolescent Statute (Law No. 15,211/2025), in force since March 17, applies to digital products and services aimed at children or likely to be accessed by them. The law requires the most protective settings to be the default and parental supervision tools to be available (Machado Meyer). Brazil's General Data Protection Law (LGPD) already required specific consent from at least one parent to process children's data. When choosing, ask any platform these four questions:

  • Who checks the background of the teacher who will be alone with your child on camera?
  • Are lessons recorded? Who can watch them, and how long are the recordings kept?
  • In a group class, can other children see your child's video? Is there a chat between students?
  • Can parents watch the lesson live, or do they receive a record of what happened?

On this list, Flalingo Kids and Open English Junior state that they check teachers' backgrounds. Cambly Kids and Lingokids display the kidSAFE seal. Novakid, Preply, and Kidsa do not provide details on this point on the pages we consulted, which does not mean they do not run checks. Ask before subscribing.

💡 Use the cooling-off period to your advantage. Right after paying, log in to the parent portal and look for three things: the recording of the last lesson, a record of what was covered, and the steps to cancel. If you cannot find any of them within a few minutes, ask customer support in writing, by email or WhatsApp, before the deadline expires. The response (and how long it takes) says a lot about the rest of the year.

Before enrolling: what to ask

Check off each item when the platform responds. Tap “Why ask?” to see the reason for each question.

BudgetEverything checked
Why ask?

Compare the price with the speaking time. In a large class, the minutes are shared among all the children. In a one-on-one lesson, every minute belongs to your child.

Why ask?

Paying for an annual plan in credit card installments reduces the monthly burden, but it ties up your credit limit and usually commits the family to a full year. Also ask what happens if your child quits partway through.

Why ask?

When you are billed in a foreign currency, the amount on your statement changes with the exchange rate, and a 3.5% IOF tax also applies to international credit card purchases.

Why ask?

Brazil's Consumer Protection Code guarantees 7 days to cancel an online purchase (Article 49). Some platforms offer a longer period.

Why ask?

Before paying, check whether the plan renews automatically at the end of the term and where to find the cancellation option.

SafetyAll checked
Why ask?

This is the adult who will be alone with your child on camera. Ask whether background checks and child safeguarding training are required.

Why ask?

Recordings help you track progress. Ask who has access to them and how long they are kept.

Why ask?

For group lessons, it is worth checking whether classmates can see your child's camera feed and whether students can message one another.

Why ask?

Watching the lesson, or receiving a record of what happened during it, is the simplest way to supervise when you are not beside your child.

Why ask?

Brazil's General Data Protection Law (LGPD) requires specific consent from at least one parent to process children's data (Article 14). Read the privacy policy before registering your child.

You have checked out of 10 items
All set: the platform has answered all 10 questions. The next step is a trial lesson, with you nearby for the first few minutes.
Digital ECA (Law No. 15.211/2025), in effect since March 17, 2026: digital services used by children must have the most protective settings enabled by default and provide parental supervision tools.

#1 - Flalingo Kids: a consistent teacher, reports for parents, and safety in every lesson

Flalingo Kids offers live, one-on-one English lessons for children and teenagers ages 3 to 17, in four age groups (3-5, 6-8, 9-12, and 13 and older). Each lesson lasts 25 or 50 minutes. For preschoolers and children in the early elementary grades, shorter lessons with pictures, songs, and games are recommended. The platform suggests two or three lessons a week and allows up to seven. According to Flalingo, more than 200,000 students and families have used the platform.

It is also the option on this list that provides the most detail about safety, the central consideration for Brazilian families. To teach, instructors must have a degree in English teaching or English language and literature, a teaching certificate, verified proficiency (IELTS 8 or TOEFL 100, or TEFL, TESOL, or CELTA for native speakers), and two years of experience. Following a live interview, a demonstration lesson, and reference checks, only one in every 73 applicants is accepted. Those who work with children also undergo background checks and child safeguarding training. Throughout the course, FLAI, Flalingo's artificial intelligence system, also analyzes every lesson for safety and alerts the quality team if anything raises concerns. All plans include access to native-speaking teachers.

The privacy policy follows the same approach. A minor's account can only be opened by their legal guardian. Lesson recordings are kept for one year, and within Flalingo, only authorized staff—the family's educational consultant, the quality team, and support—have access to them. Lessons involving students under 18 are never included in the company's anonymized data program.

What puts Flalingo Kids at the top, however, is continuity. During registration, Smart Matching collects 18 pieces of information about the child, such as age, level, interests, and the teaching style that suits them (calmer or more energetic), and suggests 22 to 30 profiles. The likelihood of staying with the same teacher through the end of the plan is over 90%. For a shy child, this is often what gets them talking: by around the third week, they recognize the person on the other side of the screen and pick up the conversation where they left off. Switching teachers is still possible before any lesson, at no cost.

Parents can watch lessons live, access recordings whenever they like, and receive a short lesson video via WhatsApp every week. An educational consultant supports the family, and lessons can be canceled up to eight hours in advance. For older students, The Loop books prepare them for the Cambridge A2 Key and B1 Preliminary for Schools exams. Those already considering a high school exchange program can find AI-graded IELTS and TOEFL practice tests on FlalingoExams, an English-language website.

Key strength: the FLAI report, for parents who don't speak English

Many Brazilian parents can't assess an English lesson just by watching it. The FLAI report solves that problem. At the end of each lesson, artificial intelligence analyzes what the child said (pronunciation, fluency, and vocabulary) and turns mistakes into personalized exercises. Every week, parents receive a report with the words learned, the grammar points covered, and the exercise results.

The teacher reads the same report before the next session, so the next lesson picks up where the previous one left off. To understand how FLAI works behind the scenes, see What is FLAI?.

Lessons use Smart Personalized Books, a collection that children can use for years. The Nia & Leo series starts with three Little Explorers books for preschool, moves through an introductory level (Hello, Little World!) and six further levels, and The Loop series continues from ages 11 to 14. Every unit has a game version. The teacher opens the game during the lesson, and the child searches, listens, guesses, and colors in the same picture as the teacher. At the end, the picture becomes a sticker in the child's collection., a collection that children can use for years. The Nia & Leo series starts with three Little Explorers books for preschool, moves through an introductory level (Hello, Little World!) and six further levels, and The Loop series continues from ages 11 to 14. Every unit has a game version. The teacher opens the game during the lesson, and the child searches, listens, guesses, and colors in the same picture as the teacher. At the end, the picture becomes a sticker in the child's collection.

Between lessons, Flalingo Stories offers 165 interactive stories for children ages 4 to 12, organized by Cambridge's Starters, Movers, and Flyers levels (we discuss them in more detail in Free Stories in English). Flalingo Games has multiplayer games for children ages 4 to 13. Both sites are in English, which is an advantage here. Before you sign up, the free placement test for children adjusts its questions to your child's age and reading ability, and the 25-minute free trial lesson requires no credit card or upfront payment.

FLAI parent report example 1FLAI parent report example 2

Key features

  • Live one-on-one lessons lasting 25 or 50 minutes, up to 7 per week, for ages 3 to 17
  • Teachers with degrees and teacher training, background checks, and child safeguarding training
  • Smart Matching using 18 criteria and a selection of 22 to 30 teachers
  • FLAI report after every lesson and a weekly report for parents
  • Personalized exercises created from the child's mistakes
  • Parents can watch lessons live, with unlimited recordings and a weekly video via WhatsApp
  • Nia & Leo and The Loop books, up to B1 Preliminary for Schools
  • AI-powered lesson safety analysis, with alerts sent to the quality team
  • Educational consultant for the family
  • Free placement test for children and a free trial lesson
  • 24-hour live support and messaging with the teacher

Pros

  • ✓ More than a 90% chance of keeping the same teacher until the end of the plan
  • ✓ One in every 73 applicants accepted, with background checks and child safeguarding training
  • ✓ AI-powered lesson safety analysis and clear rules on recordings and children's data
  • ✓ Native-speaking teachers included in every plan
  • ✓ FLAI report after every lesson and a weekly report, easy to follow even if you don't speak English
  • ✓ Lessons viewable live, recordings, and a video every week via WhatsApp
  • ✓ A single book collection, from preschool to B1 Preliminary for Schools
  • ✓ Free stories, games, and placement test
  • ✓ Free trial lesson, no credit card required
  • ✓ Full refund within 30 days, no questions asked, and no automatic renewal
  • ✓ Credit card installment payments and discount promotions throughout the year
  • ✓ An additional 20% discount for the second child

Cons

  • ✕ The FLAI report and personalized exercises are only available with the 6- and 12-month plans
  • ✕ The mobile app still lags behind the web version, and development is ongoing
  • ✕ Live lessons require a stable internet connection and a device with adequate specifications

Price

There are two plans, differing only in duration and price per lesson. Both include native-speaking teachers, personalized smart textbooks, FLAI reports, 24-hour support, and unlimited access to recordings. The 12-month plan also includes group lessons. With one lesson per week, here is the breakdown (details on the Flalingo Kids pricing page):

PlanPrice per lessonPlan priceWasDiscountPer month
6 monthsR$51.31R$1,223.88R$2,043.9340%R$203.98
12 monthsR$34.20R$1,635.40R$4,087.8760%R$136.28
  • Payment in installments by credit card
  • Extra-discount promotions throughout the year, such as Black Friday
  • Second child: an additional 20% discount on all plans
  • Free 25-minute trial lesson, no card details required
  • Full refund within 30 days of the first lesson, no explanation required
  • No automatic renewal at the end of the plan

Prices checked in November 2026.

Who is it for?

  • Children ages 3 to 17, especially 5 to 12, who understand English but freeze when it is time to speak
  • Families who want the same teacher throughout the year
  • Parents who do not speak English and need a clear report to track progress
  • Preteens aiming for A2 Key, B1 Preliminary for Schools, or a study-abroad program
  • Budgets starting at R$136.28 per month on the 12-month plan, with one lesson per week

Parent reviews

On Google, Flalingo has a rating of 4.9 out of 5, with 710 reviews. The two reviews below are from families with children enrolled in Flalingo Kids. More opinions are collected in Flalingo Kids Reviews: What Parents Say.

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Serhat Bozkurt

We decided to enroll our 9-year-old son after a trial lesson. The range of teachers and their professionalism are first-rate. The software they use is easy to navigate and packed with features. The two things I like most are: first, our educational advisor, Mr. Deniz, is always available and focused on solving problems; second, the use of artificial intelligence, which analyzes each lesson in detail and creates assignments and quizzes based on it. They also have an algorithm that puts together a pool of teachers based on the student's level. Even though he had already taken courses for two years, we saw the benefits of online learning in just two months.

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Seda KRMN

Our son got so much out of his lessons with Flalingo and loved the experience. We renewed the 1-year plan once again. The team provides support with everything, and we are forever grateful for the teachers' care and the fun lesson content!

#2 - Novakid: a gaming world for children ages 4 to 12

Novakid is an online English school designed only for children, with a page in Brazilian Portuguese. It focuses on ages 4 to 12, with 25-minute one-to-one lessons taught entirely in English. The programme follows the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) levels from pre-A1 to B1, with a certificate at the end of each level. Many teachers hold international teaching certificates such as CELTA, TEFL, TESOL or TKT.

There are two teacher categories: international teachers, who are not native speakers, and native speakers, who cost more. The platform does not guarantee a regular teacher, but you can rebook with the teacher your child liked best. Recordings and materials from every lesson are saved in the account, and parents receive regular progress updates. Novakid itself recommends that an adult sit in on the first lesson. The Brazilian website does not explain how teachers are vetted for child safety, so it is worth asking customer support.

To increase speaking time, Novakid supplements its one-on-one lessons with 45-minute group conversation sessions with children from various countries. For an outgoing child, this format works well. A shy child tends to let classmates do the talking. The curriculum is proprietary and does not tie in with what is taught in Brazilian schools. We compare the two methods in Flalingo Kids vs Novakid.

Standout feature: learning that feels like a game

At Novakid, children choose an avatar, complete tasks at home, and collect stars and certificates. For 5- or 6-year-olds, this collection holds their attention week after week, and many families rely on it to overcome late-afternoon sluggishness. What is being rewarded, however, is almost always the completed task, not the sentence spoken in English. That is why the teacher's written feedback says more about progress than the total number of stars.

Key features

  • 25-minute one-on-one lessons, entirely in English, for children ages 4 to 12
  • International or native-speaking teachers, many with CELTA, TEFL, TESOL, or TKT certificates
  • CEFR-aligned curriculum, from pre-A1 to B1, with a certificate for each level
  • Avatars, tasks, stars, and certificates
  • Recordings and materials from every lesson saved in the parent's account
  • 45-minute group conversation lessons with children from various countries
  • Free 25-minute trial lesson, no card required

Pros

  • ✓ A game-based world that motivates younger children
  • ✓ Free trial lesson, no credit card required
  • ✓ Recordings and materials from every lesson available to parents
  • ✓ 14-day money-back guarantee, twice the legally required period
  • ✓ 4.2 out of 5 on Trustpilot, with over 2,600 reviews

Cons

  • ✕ No guaranteed regular teacher
  • ✕ Lessons with native speakers cost almost twice as much
  • ✕ Only starting prices published, with no full price list
  • ✕ The Brazilian website does not detail teachers' background checks

Pricing

Novakid only publishes entry prices: from R$47.94 per 25-minute lesson with international teachers and from R$90.56 with native speakers. The 45-minute group conversation lessons start at R$42.62, with the first month free. The final price depends on the length of the subscription, the number of lessons per week and current promotions. With two lessons a week with international teachers, expect to pay at least around R$416 a month.

  • Instalments: Novakid says it offers them in some regions, without saying which
  • Up to 20% off for families with three children studying
  • 14-day refund guarantee
  • Free 25-minute trial lesson

Prices checked in November 2026.

Who is it for?

  • Children aged 4 to 10 who get excited about games and rewards
  • Families who can set aside two or three fixed time slots per week
  • Parents who do not insist on having a regular teacher
  • A budget starting at around R$416 per month for two lessons a week

Parent reviews

Novakid has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 on Trustpilot, with 2,602 reviews. The two reviews below are from satisfied parents, one of whom has been with the school for five years.

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Antonio Ruiz Gonzalez
October 9, 2026

I'm very grateful for the lessons, which are improving my daughter's English. I'd also like to thank Shamim.

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Valeria Pulkkinen
May 25, 2026

My daughter has been studying English with Novakid for about 5 years, and we're very happy with everything. We've found a favorite teacher whom my daughter absolutely loves.

She now speaks English very well and even passed the exams to get into an English-language class.

Customer service is very friendly, and they always help us with any questions. We're extremely satisfied. Thank you ☀️😊

#3 - Open English Junior: classes of up to five children, every day

Open English is one of the best-known online English schools in Latin America and says it has taught more than 3.5 million students over more than 15 years. Open English Junior is the version for children and teenagers aged 8 to 14. Live lessons take place in groups of up to five children at the same level, last 25 minutes and run every day of the week, from 9 am to 9 pm Brasília time. Lessons must be booked at least 24 hours in advance, according to the FAQ.  

At the first few levels, lessons are led by bilingual teachers, which helps children who still freeze when faced with a full sentence in English. Native-speaking teachers take over from level 3 onward. The company says all teachers have at least three years of experience with children and have passed a background check, and that the platform was designed exclusively for children. The course has 8 levels, starts with a free placement test, and provides a digital certificate at the end of each level. In addition to group lessons, there are game-based sessions (Play2Learn). Private lessons cost extra.

Parents can share access with their child to track their learning, watch lessons again, and read teachers' feedback, and they receive lesson reports by email. Open English makes no mention of a regular teacher, and since classes run at various times throughout the day, the teacher may change from one lesson to the next. For other options in this age range, see The 8 Best Online English Courses for Children Aged 10 to 12.

Key strength: small groups, with lessons every day

Five children per class is an uncommon middle ground. Children have classmates of the same age and level, which helps those who feel more comfortable in a group, while still leaving time to speak during the 25-minute lesson. With lessons available from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day, families can fit English in between school, soccer, and visits to Grandma's without being tied to a fixed schedule. For those whose routines change every week, that flexibility matters.

Key features

  • Live 25-minute lessons in groups of up to 5 children at the same level
  • Lessons every day, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Brasília time), booked 24 hours in advance
  • Bilingual teachers at the first few levels and native speakers from level 3 onward
  • Background checks and at least 3 years of experience with children, according to the company
  • 8 levels, a free placement test, and a digital certificate for each level
  • Game-based sessions (Play2Learn)
  • Shared access for parents and lesson reports by email

Pros

  • ✓Groups of up to 5 children, all at the same level
  • ✓Lessons every day, from 9 am to 9 pm
  • ✓Bilingual teachers at first and native speakers from level 3, with background checks
  • ✓Email reports and shared access for parents
  • ✓Full refund within the first 7 days

Cons

  • ✕Narrow age range, 8 to 14
  • ✕Public price only for the annual plan, from R$292 a month
  • ✕No free trial lesson, only a demo
  • ✕No regular teacher
  • ✕Private lessons charged separately

Pricing

On its official blog, Open English states that Open English Junior annual plans start at R$292 a month (April 2026). There's no enrolment fee or printed book, and all materials are digital. The price changes with promotions and with extras such as private lessons.

  • Payment by credit card, either in full or in monthly installments
  • Cancellation with a full refund within the first 7 days of signing up
  • No free trial lesson, just a platform demonstration for parents

Prices checked in November 2026.

Who is it for?

  • Children ages 8 to 14 who enjoy learning with peers
  • Busy families who need lessons available every day
  • Beginners who feel more comfortable starting with a bilingual teacher
  • Budgets starting at R$292 per month on an annual plan

Student reviews

Open English has a 4.2 out of 5 rating on Trustpilot, with 8,540 reviews across all its courses. We did not find any recent parent reviews of the Junior version. The two reviews below are from adult Open English students and discuss the app and customer service.

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F. Calixto
September 17, 2026

A well-built, organized, intuitive app. Immersion through exercises, live lessons, and the option to choose topics for conversation and activities. If you want to learn English to work in a particular industry, you can set that preference. I found that approach really interesting. Highly recommended!

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John Jr.
September 8, 2026

I recently had a negative experience with the platform at first, but Eduar Ramirez contacted me and we resolved the issue through WhatsApp. Now I can access the course and private lessons as usual. A WhatsApp channel was set up so that if any problems arise, we can communicate more quickly.

I was really pleased with his service!! If you at Open English need help improving the platform, I work as a data engineer, so I'm happy to help.

Reviews of Open English for adults, not Open English Junior.

#4 - Cambly Kids: native-speaking tutors only, with 30-minute lessons

Cambly Kids is the children's section of Cambly, the American platform known for conversations with native speakers. It serves children aged 4 to 15 in 30-minute one-to-one lessons. All tutors are native English speakers, and the courses follow the CEFR from A1 to C1. The website displays the kidSAFE safety seal. Plans range from two to seven lessons a week, paid monthly, quarterly or annually.

This format works best for children who already have a foundation and need to become more comfortable speaking. For complete beginners who need a rule explained patiently (and sometimes in Portuguese), it can be tough. You choose the tutor and can book lessons with them every week. Lessons are recorded, and the videos are deleted 12 months after the account is no longer used.

There are no regular reports for parents. To find out how your child is doing, you need to watch the recordings or ask them, which is difficult if you don't speak English. We compare the two approaches side by side in Flalingo Kids vs Cambly Kids.

Key strength: native-speaking tutors only

On Cambly Kids, the English children hear comes from people who grew up speaking the language. For children raised on dubbed cartoons and their schoolteacher's pronunciation, first hearing an American, British, or Australian accent at a natural pace can be a little intimidating. After a few weeks, children start responding without first putting the sentence together in Portuguese. It's listening practice that's hard to get any other way.

Key features

  • 30-minute one-on-one lessons for children ages 4 to 15
  • Native-speaking tutors only
  • Courses from A1 to C1, following the CEFR
  • kidSAFE safety seal
  • Recordings of every lesson
  • Plans with 2, 3, 5, or 7 lessons per week
  • Free games and activities, no subscription required

Pros

  • ✓ Native speakers only, providing good listening practice
  • ✓ Short lessons that are easy to fit in after school
  • ✓ Low per-lesson price on the annual plan
  • ✓ Recordings for reviewing lessons
  • ✓ kidSAFE seal

Cons

  • ✕ Cambly's very low Trustpilot rating (2 out of 5)
  • ✕ Limited grammar explanations, making it difficult for beginners
  • ✕ Automatic plan renewal
  • ✕ No regular reports for parents

Price

Cambly charges per 30-minute lesson. On the two-lessons-a-week plan, the price is R$91.89 per lesson when paid monthly, R$59.40 quarterly (30% off) and R$42.40 annually (50% off). With two lessons a week, expect to pay between R$368 and R$796 a month. The page doesn't show prices for the 3-, 5- and 7-lesson plans.

  • 30-minute trial lesson for a nominal fee
  • Annual plan renews automatically every 12 months, with cancellation available at any time
  • Full refund on the first plan if requested within the first 7 days

Prices checked in November 2026.

Who is it for?

  • Children ages 7 to 15 who have a foundation and need more speaking practice
  • Children who understand a lot but give one-word answers
  • Families with changing schedules who prefer short lessons
  • Budgets of around R$368 to R$796 per month for two lessons per week

User reviews

Cambly has a 2 out of 5 rating on Trustpilot, with 264 reviews across all its offerings. Many negative reviews come from tutors and discuss pay and scheduling. Students raise complaints about support and refunds. We did not find any recent parent reviews of Cambly Kids: the first review below is from an adult user, and the second is from a tutor on the platform.

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Garland Christopher Shardell
June 7, 2026

The platform is easy to use, and talking to the tutors feels natural and comfortable.

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Stephanie Sanchez
March 13, 2026

I've been a tutor on Cambly since 2020. I like the flexibility and have had amazing students. I've read many comments about teachers' and students' experiences, but I've never witnessed any of those situations. I really like the simple lesson plans available, and I've seen how they help my students, especially with professional development.

#5 - Preply: the teacher you choose, for a specific need

Preply is a marketplace of independent tutors, not a school. Its page of English tutors for kids lists more than 14,700 tutors, and each one sets their own price, schedule and method. You filter by price, availability, country, specialism and languages spoken, and read other families' reviews before booking. Lessons usually last 50 minutes, and the trial lesson 25 or 50. If the first tutor isn't the right fit, you can try two more at no cost.

For Brazilian families, Preply has a practical advantage: it's easy to find teachers who speak Portuguese, which helps both children starting from scratch and parents who want to coordinate with the teacher. That freedom comes at a price. There is no shared curriculum for children, and the teacher's background, methods, and approach to working with a child depend on whom you choose. Screening is up to you, and with a child under 8, it's worth staying nearby during the first few lessons.

The Lesson Insights tool uses AI to summarize the lesson, including vocabulary, grammar, and review exercises. It only works if both teacher and student enable it, and it transcribes the lesson audio to do so. We compare this model with a curriculum designed for children in Flalingo Kids vs Preply for Kids.

Key strength: the greatest freedom of choice

No other option on this list gives families so much choice. You can look for a teacher who explains things in Portuguese, has experience tutoring sixth graders, or is available on Saturday mornings, and watch their introduction video before paying anything. When the match works, the subscription keeps you with the same person every week, giving your child a teacher who knows where they struggle.

Main features

  • More than 14,700 English teachers, with filters for price, schedule, and languages spoken
  • Portuguese-speaking teachers, helpful for beginners
  • 50-minute lessons and a 25- or 50-minute trial lesson
  • Free teacher replacement if the first isn't a good fit
  • Subscription with your chosen teacher, with the option to pause
  • Optional AI lesson summaries (Lesson Insights)

Pros

  • ✓ The widest choice of teachers and prices
  • ✓ Portuguese-speaking teachers who can help with schoolwork
  • ✓ The same teacher every week with a subscription
  • ✓ 4.4 out of 5 on Trustpilot, with nearly 26,000 reviews

Cons

  • ✕ No shared curriculum for children; quality varies widely
  • ✕ Choosing and vetting the teacher is up to you
  • ✕ Subscription billed every 28 days until canceled
  • ✕ Lessons not scheduled before renewal expire

Price

Each tutor sets their own price. On the English tutors for kids page, the price filter ranges from R$16 to over R$213 per lesson, with highly experienced native speakers at the top of that range. To give you an idea, with a tutor charging R$80 per lesson, four lessons come to R$320 every 28 days.

  • Subscription renews every 28 days, with at least four lessons per cycle
  • Pause for up to 20 days, once per cycle
  • Cancel up to one day before the next billing date
  • Paid 25- or 50-minute trial lesson

Prices checked in November 2026.

Who is it for?

  • Children with a specific need: subject tutoring, test preparation, reading, or pronunciation
  • Families who want a Portuguese-speaking teacher during the first few weeks
  • Parents willing to compare profiles and take two or three trial lessons
  • Flexible budget: with four R$80 lessons, around R$320 every 28 days

Parent reviews

Preply has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 on Trustpilot, with 25,982 reviews. The two reviews below are from parents and discuss teacher feedback and customer support.

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Fiona
April 30, 2026

He's a great teacher for my son. He gives immediate feedback and uses lots of real, everyday school phrases as examples. This is extremely important. As a non-native speaker, my son really doesn't know how to express his everyday experiences accurately. Having suitable material to imitate is very practical and helpful for him.

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Sienna Cross
September 8, 2026

We love our tutor. She responded quickly and was a perfect fit for my daughter.

When my daughter's schedule got busy and we had to pause the subscription, the support team was wonderful and replied within minutes. Whenever we had a question, everything was resolved quickly and responsibly.

I'll definitely use it again when my daughter needs more tutoring.

#6 - Lingokids: a game-based app for little ones, without a teacher

Lingokids is the only option in this comparison without live lessons. It's an app for children aged 2 to 8, with over 4,000 games, songs and activities and no ads. English sits alongside maths, reading, science and music, with characters many children already know. The app works offline and displays the kidSAFE COPPA seal. One detail that matters in Brazil: Lingokids now also has content in Portuguese and Spanish, so check in the settings that your child really is playing in English.

Here, the issue is screen time. The Brazilian Society of Pediatrics recommends avoiding screens before age 2 and limiting use to no more than 1 hour a day from ages 2 to 5, always with supervision. From ages 6 to 10, the limit rises to 1 to 2 hours (SBP, 2024). An app designed for ages 2 and up calls for discipline at home: playing alongside your child for short periods, rather than using it to keep them busy in the late afternoon.

The other limitation is speaking. Children listen, sometimes repeat, and tap the screen, but no one asks them a question or corrects what they say. Lingokids develops listening skills and vocabulary, while conversation requires a different format. For options with a teacher at this age, see The 7 Best Online English Courses for Children Ages 3 to 6.

Key strength: English without a schedule or camera

Its strength is the lack of commitment: there is no schedule, camera, or teacher waiting. With a young child at home, this solves a real problem: fitting English into days that already have no free time. Ten minutes on the couch, with an adult nearby, can yield a few new words and a song to sing at bath time. For children who cannot yet sit still for a video call, it is a gentle introduction.

Main features

  • More than 4,000 games, songs, and activities for children ages 2 to 8
  • English alongside math, reading, science, and music
  • Content also available in Portuguese and Spanish
  • Progress reports and profiles for multiple children
  • Offline use and kidSAFE COPPA certification
  • No ads

Pros

  • ✓ No schedule: children play whenever they want
  • ✓ Suitable for young children who are not yet ready for a video call
  • ✓ The cheapest option on the list
  • ✓ 4.7 out of 5 on Trustpilot and 4.4 on the Brazilian App Store

Cons

  • ✕ No conversation with a person
  • ✕ More screen time at an age when the SBP recommends strict limits
  • ✕ Too simple after age 8
  • ✕ No teacher to interpret progress

Price

On the Brazilian App Store, Lingokids costs R$59.90 a month or R$289.00 a year, which works out at around R$24 a month. The annual Plus subscription costs R$359.90. If you subscribe on your phone, you cancel in the app store settings, not inside Lingokids.

Prices checked in November 2026.

Who is it for?

  • Children ages 3 to 8, especially preschoolers, with an adult nearby
  • Families looking for an introduction to English without a fixed schedule
  • Parents who want to supplement a live class with a little gaming on other days
  • A budget of around R$24 per month on the annual plan

Parent reviews

Lingokids has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 on Trustpilot (164 reviews) and 4.4 on the Brazilian App Store. Both reviews below are from parents.

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Ercha H
September 11, 2026

I love seeing my children really learning while they play. They get so excited to open the app and complete the levels together!

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Katie White
September 10, 2026

Love, love, love this app. It is very easy to use and has characters my children know. It is very educational, and I consider it a safe option for them to use on their own.

#7 - Kidsa: a Brazilian school with live group classes three times a week

Kidsa is a Brazilian online English school for children and teenagers aged 4 to 17. It has been running since 2019 and says it has more than 10,000 students. The most popular plan is the group plan, from age 5: three live sessions a week, 50 minutes each, made up of two content lessons and one practice workshop. Groups have up to 15 students, split by age and level into four bands, with morning, afternoon and evening slots on weekdays (Kidsa, FAQ).  

In addition to classes, students can join daily hands-on workshops (art, games, Minecraft, yoga, sports, storytelling), access an app with videos, follow a gamified learning path with missions, coins, and prizes, and receive an exercise workbook at each level. In the Parent Portal, parents can view performance, progress, and certificates. At the end of each level, children take an individual live assessment and receive a non-accredited course certificate. Those who prefer individual lessons can choose Kidsa VIP: 30 minutes, once or twice a week, with the same teacher, for ages 4 and up.

For Brazilian families, Kidsa has an edge in price and local support: it is a Brazilian company, with contracts in Brazilian reais and customer service in Portuguese. Its privacy policy states that students' data is processed only with parents' explicit consent and that the company does not sell data to third parties. On the other hand, the website does not detail teachers' qualifications, say whether they are native speakers, or mention background checks. It also does not explain whether group classes are recorded or whether children have their cameras on for classmates to see. Before enrolling, ask about this in writing. For those with an older child, we have gathered other options in The 7 Best Online English Courses for Teenagers.

Strength: the lowest price per live lesson on the list

On the annual plan, R$120 a month pays for three live sessions a week with a teacher, roughly 13 sessions a month. No other teacher-led option in this comparison comes close to that price per lesson, which works out at about R$10. There's a reason for the price: a group can have up to 15 children, and the shyest one risks spending all 50 minutes without saying a word. For a child who likes groups and is already willing to speak up, the numbers add up.

Key features

  • Classes of up to 15 students, grouped by age and level, for ages 5 to 17
  • Three 50-minute live sessions per week: two lessons and one practice workshop
  • Daily hands-on workshops (art, games, Minecraft, yoga, sports, stories)
  • App with videos and a gamified learning path featuring missions, coins, and prizes
  • Exercise workbook for each level
  • Parent dashboard with performance, progress, and certificates
  • Certificate of completion for each level, with an individual live assessment
  • Kidsa VIP: 30-minute one-on-one lessons with a dedicated teacher

Pros

  • ✓The lowest cost per live lesson on the list, around R$10
  • ✓A Brazilian company, with prices in reais and customer service in Portuguese
  • ✓Monthly plan with no lock-in
  • ✓Daily workshops and app included in the plan
  • ✓Certificate per level, with a one-to-one assessment
  • ✓Full refund within the first 7 days

Cons

  • ✕Groups of up to 15 children, with little speaking time for each one
  • ✕Teacher qualifications and profiles not stated on the website
  • ✕No free trial lesson
  • ✕Rules on recording and camera use in groups not published
  • ✕Data kept for up to 5 years after the account is closed

Price

Kidsa publishes its prices in reais. On the annual group plan, it's 12 card instalments of R$120 (instead of R$180), with lessons guaranteed until December 2027, according to the enrolment page. The monthly plan costs R$180, with no lock-in and recurring card billing. The website doesn't publish the price of Kidsa VIP.

  • Free cancellation with a full refund within the first 7 days
  • Monthly plan: cancel whenever you like, with no penalty
  • New level assessment if the child doesn't pass: R$30
  • Requires a computer, tablet or phone with a camera, microphone and stable internet

Prices checked in November 2026.

Who is it for?

  • Children ages 5 to 17 who enjoy group classes and are already comfortable speaking
  • Families on a tight budget who want live lessons several times a week
  • Parents who prefer a Brazilian company with customer support in Portuguese
  • A budget of  R$120 a month on the annual plan or R$180 on the monthly plan

Parent reviews

We could not find Kidsa on Trustpilot. The two reviews below were posted on Google by students' families.

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Christia Taynan

We are really enjoying the Kidsa English course. Not only is it affordable, but it is also a great-quality platform. My son is more motivated, and his performance at school has improved a lot. The lessons are engaging and fun. On top of all that, my son can take the lessons at home.

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Giselle Arcanjo

I definitely recommend it! Kidsa has been an amazing experience for our family. My daughter learns in a relaxed, fun, and interactive way. It is a very safe app with amazing content that really supports her learning routine. Congratulations on your work!

Which option is the right fit for your child?

A ranked list does not tell you what your child needs this year. Start with what they are missing right now:

  • Needs speaking practice with the same teacher all year, and you want to track progress even if you do not speak English: Flalingo Kids
  • Is 4 to 10 years old and only engages when there is a star to earn: Novakid
  • Is 8 to 14 years old, enjoys learning with peers, and the family's schedule changes every week: Open English Junior
  • Already has a foundation and needs to build confidence with native speakers: Cambly Kids
  • Needs a very specific teacher who speaks Portuguese or provides extra help with schoolwork: Preply
  • Is under 6 and cannot yet manage a video call: Lingokids
  • The budget is tight and the child does well in a large class: Kidsa

A simple test at home can help you decide. At the end of the trial lesson, ask your child to teach you a word they learned. If they do so proudly, without you having to insist, the format worked for them. On days without lessons, these 25 simple everyday phrases help keep English part of home life, even if you are still learning alongside them.

Flalingo Kids takes first place because it brings together what gets a child speaking throughout an entire school year: a teacher who stays with them, a textbook progression from preschool to B1, and a report parents can understand. For Brazilian families, it also offers card installments, 30 days to cancel, and a written child protection policy. For anyone looking for the best English course for children, the free trial lesson, with no card required, is a good first step.

If you also want to get back into English, our comparison of the best online English courses in Brazil for adults examines seven platforms, from one-on-one lessons to group classes with a structured curriculum.

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Frequently asked questions

1. At what age should my child start learning English online?

From age 4 or 5, most children already benefit from a short 25-minute live lesson with music, pictures and movement. As state schools only start English in the 6th year, children who begin at 5 get there with years of contact with the language already behind them. Before 4, stories read aloud and songs at home work better than screens: the SBP recommends avoiding screens before age 2 and keeping to a maximum of 1 hour a day from ages 2 to 5. Starting early guarantees nothing on its own. In the Barcelona Age Factor project, what counted was the total number of hours spent using the language (Muñoz, 2006; MEITS).

2. Bilingual school or online English lessons: which is better value?

It depends on your goal and budget. A bilingual school puts the child in contact with English every day, across several subjects. The guidelines approved by Brazil's National Education Council (CNE) in 2020 set out 30% to 50% of activities in the additional language in early years education and ensino fundamental, but they were still awaiting ratification by the Ministry of Education (MEC) in 2025 (Meira and Schoffen, 2025), so the model varies a great deal from school to school. Online lessons don't recreate that immersion. In return, they offer something a large class rarely does: one-to-one speaking time with a teacher. They can work as extra support alongside a bilingual school or as an alternative when one doesn't fit the budget.

3. How much does an online English course for kids cost per month?

With a live teacher, from R$120 to almost R$800 a month, depending on the format and the number of lessons. Kidsa costs R$120 a month on the annual group plan. Flalingo Kids costs R$136.28 a month on the 12-month plan and R$203.98 on the 6-month plan, with one one-to-one lesson a week. Open English Junior starts at R$292 a month on the annual plan. At Novakid, two weekly lessons with international teachers start at around R$416, and at Cambly Kids they range from R$368 to R$796. On Preply, it depends on the tutor. Without a teacher, Lingokids costs R$289 a year. Before comparing, check whether you can pay in instalments and whether you're charged in reais.

4. Does the teacher need to be a native speaker?

Not necessarily. For most children, knowing how to teach children matters more than the teacher's first language. A native speaker helps with accent and listening, especially from age 7 or 8, once there's a foundation. For a very shy beginner, a bilingual teacher who can slip in an explanation in Portuguese can make the first few weeks easier: that's the Open English Junior model at the early levels, and Preply lets you filter for it. If you're after English lessons for kids with a native teacher, Flalingo Kids includes native speakers on every plan, Novakid charges more for them and Cambly Kids works only with native speakers. In the trial lesson, notice how much of the time your child spends speaking.

5. App or live teacher: which works better?

To get a child speaking, a live teacher works better, because someone asks a question and waits for the answer. An app like Lingokids helps children under 6 build vocabulary and listening skills, in short sessions with an adult alongside. From 6 or 7, when a child can manage 25 minutes of conversation, a one-to-one lesson gives more back for the screen time spent, and that time counts: the SBP recommends a maximum of 1 to 2 hours of screen time a day from ages 6 to 10 (SBP, 2024). Many families combine both formats, with one or two lessons a week and some online English for kids on the other days, for example with the free stories on Flalingo Stories.

6. How can parents follow progress, even without speaking English?

Ask any platform for three things: access to recordings, a written record after each lesson and a way to talk to the teacher or a consultant in Portuguese. At Flalingo Kids, the FLAI report shows pronunciation, fluency and vocabulary after every lesson, and the weekly report brings together the words learnt and the exercises completed. Open English Junior sends reports by email, Novakid keeps recordings and sends updates, Kidsa has its Parent Area and, on Preply, everything depends on the tutor.

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Machado Meyer Advogados (2026) - ECA Digital Factsheet
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Brazilian Society of Paediatrics (2024) - Guidance Manual No. 163: #Menos Telas #Mais Saúde, 2024 Update
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