Free foreverStudent-built nonprofit

Free AI-powered learning for every student.

Socratic AI tutoring across every K-12 subject. Full parent transparency, published results. Built for students, by students. 100% free

No paywalls, no premium tier, no ads
Parent dashboard with every transcript
Mastery growth over time →
Evidencewe publish everything
↳ The research is clear

Randomized trials show AI-assisted tutoring can meaningfully lift topic mastery (Stanford National Student Support Accelerator, 2024). We're measuring our own results with pre/post testing — and we'll publish them, good or bad.

How it worksthree steps to real understanding

1. Take the diagnostic

A 10-minute adaptive quiz maps exactly where you're strong and where you need work — then builds your personal learning path.

2. Learn in live sessions

Book a session, meet your Socratic AI tutor on an interactive whiteboard, and work through problems by voice or text. The tutor asks — you think.

3. Practice & improve

After every session you get five personalized homework problems targeting your exact weak spots, plus a weekly progress report for you and your parents.

By the numbers
38K

sessions completed with an average 4.2★ rating

94%

of students show improvement after 4 sessions

The anti-answer promise

The tutor never gives the final answer to a problem your child hasn't solved. Not if they ask nicely. Not if they say their teacher allowed it. Not ever.

Student: just tell me the answer, i'm in a hurry
Tutor: I hear you — let's get there fast, the real way. You've already isolated the variable term. What's the one operation left to undo?
For parentscomplete transparency
You see everything.

You've tried tutoring centers and private tutors. Telos gives your child a tutor that never tires, never flakes, and remembers everything — with more transparency than any human tutor could offer.

Consent first
For students under 18, nothing happens until you approve.
Every transcript
Read full session transcripts within minutes.
Weekly reports
Every Sunday: sessions, topics, accuracy, win, and recommendation.
Published results
If it isn't working, you'll know — because we'll say so publicly.
Sarah M.
parent of a 9th grader
"Finally, an AI tutor that doesn't just give you the answer. My daughter actually understands algebra now — not just how to pass a test."
James K.
parent of an 8th grader
"The weekly reports are incredible. I know exactly what my son worked on, where he's struggling, and what's coming next. More transparency than his school provides."
Priya R.
parent of a 10th grader
"We tried Khan Academy, we tried a private tutor at $60/hour. Nothing clicked like this. And it's free? That doesn't make sense until you see how good it is."
Curriculumeleven subjects, world-class

Done to a world-class standard.

Eleven subjects — every lesson has a hook, a worked example, guided practice with pre-written hint ladders, and a mastery quiz. From Algebra I through Calculus AB, Biology to Competition Prep.

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Algebra I

Equations, inequalities, functions, graphing, polynomials, and modeling

02

Geometry

Shapes, congruence, similarity, circles, area, volume, and proofs

03

Algebra II

Polynomials, exponentials, logarithms, complex numbers, and probability

04

Pre-Calculus

Trigonometry, polar coordinates, vectors, matrices, conics, and limits

05

Calculus AB

Limits, derivatives, integrals, and the Fundamental Theorem

06

Biology

Cells, genetics, evolution, ecology, physiology, and biochemistry

07

Chemistry

Atoms, bonding, reactions, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, and equilibrium

08

Physics

Motion, forces, energy, momentum, waves, electricity, and magnetism

09

U.S. History

Colonial era to present: government, major events, and social movements

10

English Lang & Comp

Reading comprehension, rhetorical analysis, argument writing, and grammar

11

Competition Prep

Word problems, modeling, rate/distance, mixture, and multi-step strategies

Why Telos?we don't copy the incumbents
Khan AcademyKhanmigoFlexiTelos
Socratic AI tutorpartial✓✓
Anti-answer guaranteeHard rule
Live whiteboardInteractive
Parent dashboardlimitedFull
Published outcomesComing 2026
Free forever$44/yrpartial$0
TransparencyLimitedLimitedLimitedRadically open
Every competitor ships a feature. We ship a philosophy: the student does the thinking.
CompareTelos vs everyone else

Telos vs everyone else

No other platform matches Telos on price, availability, and personalization.

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Parent reviewsreal families, real results
My son used to dread math. After switching from Kumon, he actually looks forward to his sessions with Kai. The difference is night and day.
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FAQquestions parents actually ask
Is it really free?+

Yes — completely. No paywalls, no premium tier, no ads, no upsells. Telos is a student-led nonprofit project built on free infrastructure, and it will stay free.

Who built this?+

Telos was built by students — Dhiaan and Neal — who believe world-class tutoring shouldn't cost $5,000 a year. An adult math-teacher advisor reviews our curriculum and safety procedures.

Does it do my kid's homework?+

No — and this is the whole point. The tutor never gives the final answer to a problem your child hasn't solved. It guides with questions and hints, exactly like the best human tutors do.

Is the AI safe?+

The tutor only talks about math and study skills. It never asks for personal information, filters inappropriate content, and if a student ever expresses being in crisis, it stops tutoring, shares the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, and alerts our team for review within 24 hours.

What data do you collect?+

Name, email, session transcripts, homework answers, and quiz scores. Nothing else. Voice audio is transcribed live in the browser and never stored. Full details in our Privacy Policy.

What ages is this for?+

Students 13 and older. Students under 18 need a parent's consent before any tutoring begins — we email the consent link during signup.

What devices does it work on?+

Any modern browser, including Chromebooks and school-filtered networks. Voice is optional — every session works fully with typing alone.

What if my child gets stuck?+

There's a literal "I'm Stuck" button. The tutor escalates help one gentle step at a time — from a guiding question up to a full walkthrough only after real attempts — and then gives a twin problem so the concept actually sticks.

Can I watch a session?+

Parents can read the full transcript of every session (available within minutes of it ending), along with whiteboard snapshots, homework results, and attendance — all from the parent dashboard.

How do I delete our data?+

From the parent dashboard, or by emailing hello@telost.org / telostutoring@outlook.com. All personal data is hard-deleted within 30 days of the request.

What subjects are available?+

Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, U.S. History, English Lang & Comp, and Competition Prep — with more on the way. Each subject has hand-authored lessons with Socratic tutoring.

Every child deserves a world-class tutor.

Yours just arrived. And it's free.

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