Real teachers. Live Math & Reading. A routine that actually sticks.
BrightBe gives children a simple weekly rhythm of 25-minute live classes—without self-study apps, expensive private tutoring, or searching for a new class every week.
Math 3× a week · Reading 2× a week · Every level included.
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The school day ends. The hard part begins.
The drive alone is exhausting.
Pickup lines, traffic, the after-work scramble to get them somewhere by a fixed time — the learning hasn't even started and you're already drained.
By 4pm, screens took over.
They're tired, you're busy, and the tablet is the path of least resistance. Another afternoon slips by with nothing to show for it.
We're both still working.
Two working parents and no one free to sit down and teach at 4pm. Consistent after-school learning shouldn't hinge on whoever has energy left.
The problem isn't your effort. It's that after-school learning shouldn't depend on you having energy left.
Live classes. Real teachers. Right after school.
When the school day ends, class is already waiting at home — no driving, no planning, no turning you into the tutor.
The full parent info session — exactly how BrightBe works, in about 7 minutes.
See how it works — 7-minute parent info session
BrightBe is a new program built by the team behind Success Academy — an online school that has taught 1,400+ students across 34+ countries over 6 years. You're joining as a founding family.
You get the afternoon back. They get a real class.
The hardest part of after-school learning isn't the learning — it's you making it happen. Driving, supervising, turning screen time into study time. BrightBe takes that off your plate. Your child joins a live, teacher-led class the moment school ends — Math on Mon/Wed/Fri, Reading on Tue/Thu. You don't drive, don't teach, don't nag. You just help them log in. 25 minutes later, they've done something real. And you got your afternoon back.
Same time, every day. The habit builds itself.
Because class is at the same time every weekday — same teacher, same structure — your child just knows: school ends, then class. After the first week, there's no negotiating, no reminding. It's simply part of the afternoon. That's how a daily learning habit forms — not through pressure, but through routine.
The after-school math, without the drive.
| BrightBe | Learning center (Kumon, etc.) | In-person tutor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where | At home | Drive there & back | They come or you go |
| Commute | None | 2× per week, each way | Varies |
| Format | Live teacher, daily | Worksheets, self-study | 1-on-1 |
| After school | Log in & go | Pack up, drive, wait | Schedule around it |
| Your time | 25 min back | Driving + waiting | Supervising |
| Price | $195/mo, all included | $150–200/subject | $30–75/hour |
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The learning center means loading everyone in the car, twice a week. BrightBe happens the moment school ends — at home, with a real teacher, no drive.
Built for after-school life.
Working parents
Both of you are still on the clock at 4pm. BrightBe means your child logs in and learns — supervised by a real teacher — while you finish your day. No pickup, no juggling.
Kids who'd otherwise be on screens
When school ends, the tablet usually wins. This gives the after-school hours a purpose — 25 focused minutes with a teacher, then the rest of the day is theirs.
Families done with the drive
No more pickup lines, no more sitting in a waiting room during a tutoring session. Class happens at home, the moment school ends.
Start anywhere. Come as often as it fits — any class at your child's level. Switch levels anytime, no pressure.
See exactly what your week looks like.
Classes run in the after-school window (afternoons ET) — same times every day, so the routine builds itself. Switch to your timezone below.
| Time (ET) | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | Math L1Counting | Reading L1Phonics A–Z | Math L1Counting | Reading L1Phonics A–Z | Math L1Counting |
| 4:30 PM | Math L2Column +/– | Reading L2Phonics: blends | Math L2Column +/– | Reading L2Phonics: blends | Math L2Column +/– |
| 5:00 PM | Math L3Times tables | Reading L3Vocab + comp. | Math L3Times tables | Reading L3Vocab + comp. | Math L3Times tables |
| 5:30 PM | Math L4Division | Great MindsDiscussion | Math L4Division | Great MindsDiscussion | Math L4Division |
| 6:00 PM | Math L5Decimals | Reading L4Comprehension | Math L5Decimals | Reading L4Comprehension | Math L5Decimals |
| 6:30 PM | Math L6Fractions | Reading L5Comprehension | Math L6Fractions | Reading L5Comprehension | Math L6Fractions |
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All classes are 25 minutes. One student gets access to every level — attend any class that fits, no per-class fees.
= 10 live classes a week, all included. About $5 a live class.
See what each level covers ▾
Start at the right level. Build from there.
Calculation fluency, step by step
Phonics first, then comprehension
Same level, four times — until it's automatic
Each 12-week quarter covers one full year of content. Students repeat the same level for four quarters — each pass faster, more accurate, more confident.
Each repetition builds speed, accuracy, and confidence.
Vocabulary that spirals back
Each quarter introduces new vocabulary — and the previous quarter's words quietly reappear in the next quarter's stories. By Q4, the words from Q1 have come back around, locked in for good.
Students review without even realizing it.
Many families pay $0 out of pocket.
BrightBe is an approved vendor in 4 states — ClassWallet accepted. If your state offers an education savings program, your tuition may be fully covered.
Eligibility and amounts vary by program, state, and your family's available balance. More states coming soon. Not in an approved state? You can still enroll and pay by card.
No drive. Happy kid. Handled.
Sister school of Success Academy — where these families have been learning for years.
“No commute, happy parent, happy kid. My child looks forward to class, and the team is incredibly responsive whenever I reach out. It's the kind of environment where I feel completely comfortable letting him keep going.”
“Math was hard for my child to focus on at first, but now she actually enjoys it. The teachers explain things so carefully that she feels safe to try. As long as we have Wi-Fi, she can join from anywhere — and the 25-minute format leaves her plenty of time to play. I don't have to drive anywhere.”
“Small wins in both reading and math. My older daughter is shy about speaking up, but she's started to enjoy Language Arts. My younger one has gotten faster at mental math and is picking up number bonds. The teachers meet each child where they are.”
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Try it fully risk-free on your first paid month.
20+ live classes during the guarantee period — camera on, actively participating.
The period runs from your first monthly payment to the day before your next billing date.
Still not the right fit? Request a full refund of your first month before your next billing date.
Applies to your first monthly payment only, once per student or household. Refund requests must be submitted before your next payment is processed. Does not apply to future payments, missed classes, or unused time. BrightBe may review attendance, camera-on participation, and account history to confirm eligibility. Full terms at checkout.
Next cohort starts October 5.
July term enrollment is closed — the next cohort starts October 5. Regular rate is $300/mo. Join the waitlist to be first in line.
Next cohort starts October 5.
Be first to enroll when the next cohort opens. No spam.
Before you reserve your spot.
What time are the classes?
Classes run in the after-school window (afternoons ET), the same times every weekday — Math Mon/Wed/Fri, Reading Tue/Thu. Switch the schedule to your timezone on this page to see exactly when they land for you.
Is this an English class?
No. BrightBe is a U.S. curriculum-aligned Math & Reading program, taught in English. It builds academic skills and fluency — it's not an English-conversation or ESL class.
When will I be charged?
Not today. You reserve your spot for free. Your 7-day trial starts when the new term begins on October 5, and you're only charged after the trial if you stay. Cancel anytime.
How often does my child come to class?
As often as fits your family — once a week, a few times, or every weekday. There's no minimum and no penalty for missing a class; your price stays the same. Daily is where the habit and fluency build fastest, so we make it easy to show up — but you're never locked into a schedule. And there's no cap: extra classes (other levels, more practice) are always included if you want them.
Which level should my child start at?
Not sure? Start with the level closest to your child's grade — and switch anytime after the first class at no extra charge. Every level is included, so there's no wrong choice, and your teacher will help you adjust.
What is a class actually like?
Every class is live and teacher-led — your child follows the same structured lesson in real time, with a teacher guiding and responding, not a recorded video. It's active participation, every weekday.
Can I use ESA / state funding?
Yes — in our four approved states (AZ, NH, AL, SC) via ClassWallet, often $0 out of pocket. Not in an approved state? You can still enroll and pay by card.
What if we miss a class?
The same class runs every week at the same time, so it's easy to catch the next one. The routine is designed to be forgiving.
After school, handled.
Daily live Math + Reading, every level included — about $5 a live class. No drive, no planning, no playing tutor.