How to find free and discounted classes on Outschool

Outschool offers two ways to enroll: pay per class, or save with a membership if your kid is taking classes regularly. Either way, there are several real options for keeping costs low — from free community events to teacher coupons that can cover part or all of a class fee.

Free events, open to any family

Outschool hosts free events led by staff, teachers, and fellow parents. Any family with an Outschool account can join — no purchase needed. Kids can drop into live academics, creative workshops, and social clubs without any commitment.

Events rotate regularly across academics, creative projects, and social clubs. See what's coming up to find something that fits your kid's interests.

Teacher coupons that can cut the class price

Many teachers on Outschool offer coupons that reduce the price of their classes — sometimes significantly, sometimes all the way to free. If a teacher has a coupon available, they'll typically note it in their class listing or on their teacher profile page.

There's no single place where all coupons are listed, since each teacher sets them individually. But it only takes a minute to check. Before you enroll in anything, it's worth scanning the class listing and visiting the teacher's profile to see if a discount code is posted.

Search "free" to find no-cost options

Typing "free" into the Outschool search bar surfaces classes and workshops that teachers have listed at no cost. The selection rotates as teachers update their listings, but there's consistently a solid mix of subjects — and it's one of the fastest ways to find something your kid can try without spending anything.

This works especially well when you're exploring a new subject or want to get a feel for a teacher's style before booking a paid class.

Message the teacher before you commit

Not sure if a class is the right fit for your kid? Parents can message any teacher directly from their profile page, for free, before enrolling. Just click "Ask a question" from their profile.

It's a good way to share your kid's learning style, ask about class pacing, or find out whether a coupon applies. Most teachers respond quickly, and you'll feel a lot more confident going into the first class.

Taking classes regularly? Membership starts to make sense

If you find your family booking more than a class or two a week, a membership can save you 5–10% compared to paying per class. Members also skip marketplace fees, get free access to 100+ self-paced classes through the member library, and can tap into Concierge support to help find and book classes.

The entry plan is $40/month and comes with a free first month* — so it's a low-risk way to see if a plan fits your family's rhythm. If you're only taking a class here and there, pay-per-class is perfectly fine. But if you're building out a fuller weekly schedule, the math starts to favor a plan pretty quickly.

*Free first month available on the $40/month plan only.

ESA and public funds make every class more accessible

If your family uses ESA or public education funding, Outschool's flexible pricing gives you more control over where those dollars go. Trying a free event or a lower-cost class first can help you figure out which teachers and subjects your kid actually connects with — before committing more of your allocation. If you're taking classes frequently enough, an ESA-funded membership can stretch those funds even further.

Find out how ESA funding works with Outschool at outschool.com/esa.