Schoolhouse.world

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Free peer-led SAT prep and tutoring.

Schoolhouse.world is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2020 by Sal Khan (creator of Khan Academy), built on the idea that students can effectively support one another’s learning. It describes itself as the world’s largest platform for free, live, peer-to-peer tutoring, with no applications or paywalls — the entire platform is free.

The service combines scheduled small-group sessions with on-demand homework help, all delivered live via Zoom by vetted, trained high-school and college student volunteers who have mastered the material. Programs include official Digital SAT prep, homework help in math and science, peer "Dialogues," and college admissions workshops. Through a partnership with the College Board, learners access free four-week SAT bootcamps run by peer tutors who scored 700+ and completed certification.

The platform is completely free, funded as a nonprofit. It reports serving 174,000+ to 196,000+ learners across 180+ countries with 485,000+ sessions completed. It suits motivated students worldwide who want free, structured academic and SAT support and are comfortable with small-group, peer-led learning; volunteer tutors can also earn a verified portfolio recognised by participating colleges.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Completely free with no paywalls or applications, funded as a nonprofit
  • Global reach across 180+ countries with an official College Board SAT partnership
  • Tutors are vetted and trained; volunteers can earn a college-recognised portfolio

Cons

  • Tutoring is delivered by student-volunteer peers rather than professional educators
  • Sessions run via Zoom in small groups rather than guaranteed 1:1 instruction

Key features

  • Free four-week Digital SAT bootcamps using official College Board materials
  • On-demand homework help plus scheduled live group sessions via Zoom
  • Coverage including SAT Math, SAT Reading & Writing, and high-school math/science
  • Verified Schoolhouse portfolio for tutors, recognised by participating colleges

Key facts

Type
Test Prep Tutoring
Model
Nonprofit peer tutoring
Founded
2020
Headquarters
Mountain View, USA
Regions served
Global
Subjects
SAT prep, math, homework help
Pricing
Free
Scale
Founded by Sal Khan; partnered with College Board