Discovery K12
Discovery K12 is a digital online curriculum for learners from Pre-K through 12th grade.
What Discovery K12 is
Discovery K12 is a digital online curriculum for learners from Pre-K through 12th grade. It covers seven subjects and includes lesson plans, assessments, and guidance for parents. The Student Account provides the free online curriculum, while the Parent/Teacher Account costs $99 a year, billed at $99 Per Family/Year. That account covers one family and renews automatically until canceled. The service is web-based and uses a freemium pricing model. Discovery K12 was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Dana Point, California. Its combination of grade coverage, planned lessons, assessments, and parent guidance gives families a structured curriculum to use online. The free option is for students; families who want a Parent/Teacher Account should note its annual charge and renewal terms.
Good
- Free online curriculum for students
- Covers Pre-K through 12th grade
- Includes seven subjects
- Lesson plans and assessments included
- Parent guidance is available
Watch out
- Parent/Teacher Account costs $99 a year
- One family per Parent/Teacher Account
- Parent/Teacher Account auto-renews until canceled
Who it suits
It suits families seeking a web-based curriculum for Pre-K through 12th grade, with lesson plans, assessments, and parent guidance. Students can use the free Student Account; the Parent/Teacher Account is for one family.
Verdict
Discovery K12 combines a broad grade range with lessons, assessments, and parent guidance in a web-based curriculum. Families should distinguish the free Student Account from the paid, auto-renewing Parent/Teacher Account.
Plans and prices
From Discovery K12's own pricing page, checked 24 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Student Account | Priced on request | Free online curriculum |
| Parent/Teacher Account | $99 a year | One family per account · $99 Per Family/Year; auto-renewal until you cancel |
The facts
Each one read from Discovery K12's own pages, with the date it was checked.
The company
- Founded
- 2013checked 4 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Dana Point, California, United Stateschecked 4 Oct 2026
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