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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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