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Is Brilliant safe for your child?

Age guide

10+

We advise Brilliant from age 10 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk).

5-8
Brilliant's content, focusing on math, science, and computer science, is generally too advanced for this age group, requiring foundational knowledge not typically present.
9-12
Children in this age range can engage with Brilliant's introductory courses on logic, foundational math, and basic computer science, benefiting from its interactive problem-solving approach.
13-15
Teenagers can delve into more complex topics on Brilliant, such as algebra, geometry, physics, and advanced computer science, using it as a supplementary resource for school or personal interest.
16+
Young adults can utilize Brilliant for advanced learning in areas like calculus, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing, preparing for higher education or career development through its challenging content.

Brilliant is a platform that offers interactive courses in math, science, and computer science. It focuses on problem-solving and critical thinking through engaging lessons.

Age guide
10+
Overall risk
3/10
Violence
1/10
Toxic behaviour
1/10
Stranger contact
1/10
Addiction risk
7/10
Language
1/10
Influence
6/10

What parents should know

Brilliant is an educational platform offering interactive courses in STEM subjects, designed to make learning engaging through problem-solving. It's best suited for children and teens with an interest in these areas, and parents should consider the subscription model and the self-paced nature of the content.

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Brilliant age rating and parents guide: common questions

What age rating is Brilliant?

Parentwise puts Brilliant at 10+. We advise Brilliant from age 10 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Violence scores 1/10, language 1/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 7/10.

Can a 10 year old use Brilliant?

Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Brilliant (10+). Children in this age range can engage with Brilliant's introductory courses on logic, foundational math, and basic computer science, benefiting from its interactive problem-solving approach.

Can a 12 year old use Brilliant?

Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Brilliant (10+). Children in this age range can engage with Brilliant's introductory courses on logic, foundational math, and basic computer science, benefiting from its interactive problem-solving approach.

Can a 13 year old use Brilliant?

Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Brilliant (10+). Teenagers can delve into more complex topics on Brilliant, such as algebra, geometry, physics, and advanced computer science, using it as a supplementary resource for school or personal interest.

Is Brilliant appropriate for kids?

Brilliant is an educational platform offering interactive courses in STEM subjects, designed to make learning engaging through problem-solving. Parentwise rates Brilliant overall as low risk (3/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.

Is Brilliant family friendly?

Brilliant is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. It's best suited for children and teens with an interest in these areas, and parents should consider the subscription model and the self-paced nature of the content.

Brilliant parents guide: what should a parent know first?

Brilliant is an educational platform offering interactive courses in STEM subjects, designed to make learning engaging through problem-solving. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).

Is Brilliant safe for kids?

We advise Brilliant from age 10 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). It's best suited for children and teens with an interest in these areas, and parents should consider the subscription model and the self-paced nature of the content.

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