24,000
Parents trust Brighterly
700+
New students every week
5+
Years helping kids learn
Media mentions & features
Brighterly impact in numbers
Our journey
From a small idea to 100,000+ happy parents
- 2022
The spark
Brighterly's founder and CEO, Eugene Kashuk, saw a recurring issue in US education — the one-size-fits-all system. That's how Brighterly was born, offering math lessons for grades 1-9.
- 2023
Growing reach
We launched Brighterly's own learning platform — a single space where tutors and learners connect. We reached 1000 users and 100+ tutors.
- 2024
Reading revolution
Families kept telling us about gaps in reading and ELA skills. In 2024, we expanded our offerings to include tailored lessons in ELA.
- 2025
Recognized for impact
Brighterly was named a finalist in the EdTech Digest Awards in two categories — Math Solution and Tutoring Solution.
- Today
AI-powered learning
We keep integrating AI-powered tools for an even higher level of personalization. Lately we launched AI Lesson Summaries.
Mission & vision
The story behind Brighterly
Real learning is deeply human
Math always came naturally to me, but in both school and university, I saw how often it was taught in a way that felt abstract and disconnected from real life. When a subject finally clicks for a child, it is usually because of the person teaching it.
What we offer
Every learner is different, and we acknowledge that. That's why we closely consider individual preferences, interests, study pace, and style. Our curricula, first created during diagnostics, continue to improve across all learning stages.
Parent & student success stories
Brighterly has earned a 4.7 Trustpilot score based on 700+ reviews.
Even with its challenges, math is everywhere in our daily lives
We use it when cooking, budgeting for shopping, managing money, planning finances, improving our homes, and scheduling our time. Math also connects to health in important ways, like calculating medication dosages, conducting medical research, and tracking nutrition and fitness.
I enjoy solving problems and figuring out how numbers connect
I have dyslexia and dysgraphia, which means I sometimes struggle with reading instructions correctly and writing out my work clearly. Even when I understand a math concept in my mind, putting my answers on paper can feel overwhelming.
After soccer, I really enjoy math — it helps me understand how things work
For example, I use addition and subtraction to count my change at the store, and when I cook dinner with my mom, I help measure ingredients using fractions, addition, and multiplication.
Frequently Asked Questions
Choose Brighterly if you want your kid to understand the core topics before moving on to more complex concepts. The platform is also a good choice if you prioritize adaptive learning and seek 1:1 support at a reasonable price.
We start with a detailed knowledge assessment to identify your child's current level, gaps, and learning style. Based on this, we select the best tutor and continually refine the curriculum as your child progresses.
We carefully vet each tutor joining our team to ensure they have at least a Bachelor's degree in their field, relevant experience working with students, and well-developed soft skills. We interview candidates to ensure they can adapt to individual learner needs and have strong communication skills.
Brighterly lessons last for 45 minutes and are structured to align with both the US state standards for specific grades and individual requirements. Our lessons extensively include game-like elements, step-by-step instruction from a tutor, and guided practice.
Yes, you can track your child's progress through adapted monthly reports. Those pieces are produced by an assigned teacher and include information on covered topics, achievements, areas for further growth, and plans for the upcoming month.
Yes, all learners can use the free trial lesson where they meet their potential tutor and learn more about Brighterly's teaching approach.
Brighterly lessons can cost as little as $17.70 if you book 2 weekly lessons in a 12-month learning plan.
Usually, no. Brighterly lessons are conducted by experienced tutors, so your kid can ask any relevant questions and get support at every stage of their learning.
