OECD countries · PISA 2022
39%of 15-year-olds were unclear about their career expectations.
OECD researchLive learning for secondary schools
Real-world learning, live in the classroom.
Live, interactive sessions led by professionals who bring school subjects to life. Free for schools and built with employers and specialist organisations.
- 40-minute live sessions
- 100% free for schools
- Safe and simple to set up and join
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Why it matters
Students need more ways to connect learning with life.
Practical exposure helps students understand where classroom learning can take them—and make more informed choices about what comes next.
United States · Gallup 2025
Fewer than 3 in 10high-school students felt very prepared for any individual post-school pathway measured.
Gallup researchReal-world experience helps make classroom learning tangible.
How it works
Real expertise. Ready for the classroom.
Partners bring the knowledge. We turn it into a session teachers can book and students can take part in.
- 01Partners share expertise
Employers fund sessions and involve their people. Specialist organisations bring topics and presenters.
- 02We prepare the session
We build the activities together, prepare the presenter and coordinate the checks needed for delivery.
- 03Teachers bring their class
Teachers choose a relevant session and time, then host the class as students join in with questions and activities.
40-minute sessions built for one class period100% free for schools funded by programme supportersEasy for the whole class students join from their own devices
Live sessions
Practical learning for the school timetable.
Find a topic that fits your subject, see what students will learn and check availability for your school.
Personal finance
Make your money work
Read a simple pay picture, build an adaptable money plan and respond safely to an urgent bank message.
- Duration
- 40 min
- School cost
- Free
Relevant to
- Math
- Business
- Economics
Students leave withA practical $300 plan that can handle change
Check availability Decisions & direction
Make your next move
Use a clear framework to make decisions, test an option and move forward without needing your whole future figured out.
- Duration
- 40 min
- School cost
- Free
Relevant to
- Health
- Psychology
Students leave withA one-page decision map and one practical next step
Check availability Communication
Speak up: communication that works
Practise asking clearly, listening properly, handling feedback and navigating everyday conversations with confidence.
- Duration
- 40 min
- School cost
- Free
Relevant to
- English
- Health
Students leave withA set of conversation tools for real-life situations
Check availability Inside a session
A live presenter. An involved classroom.
The presenter leads. A teacher hosts. Students respond from their own devices without accounts, cameras or microphones.
Build a $300 plan.
Give money a purpose. Then adapt when life changes.
One possible planTotal: $300
A new expenseTransport costs $15 more. What changes?
Needs$180Future$75Enjoy$45
All $300 allocated
Grade 10 BusinessEveryone responds from their device
No accounts · No cameras · No microphones
Safe by design
Supervised by schools. Structured for students.
Every live room is designed around clear roles, controlled access and shared participation.
Read our child-safety approach- 1Prepared and checked presentersIdentity, training and the child-safety clearance required for the school's location are confirmed before delivery.
- 2A teacher hosts every classAn authorised school staff member controls entry, stays in the room and can manage participation.
- 3No private student contactStudents do not need an account, camera or microphone. Participation stays inside the shared room.
For employers and specialist organisations
Share your expertise. Help students see what’s possible.
Give your people a practical way to support students. We work with you on the content and handle preparation, school bookings and delivery.
Support a set of free school sessions, involve your employees and see the reach and feedback in a clear report.
Bring a topic you know well and someone to present it. We help turn that knowledge into engaging classroom learning.
For schools
Always free for schools.
Companies fund the programme. Teachers book a relevant session and host their class. Students join from their devices—no accounts needed.
Request school accessRecognition, not advertising. Your support is visible. No product promotion, student leads or individual student data.
For companies · Pricing
Create a new session.
$2,990USD
Co-designed with your team, ready for the classroom.
Includes 3 live sessions40 minutes each
- A complete session packCo-designed slides, interactive activities and presenter notes.
- Presenter preparationOnboarding, rehearsal and coordination of required checks.
- A student takeawayA practical guide or framework to use after the session.
- Your company, recognisedYour name and logo on the session and learning materials.
- School coordinationBookings, classroom access and the teacher-hosted live room.
- A clear delivery reportSessions delivered, participation and group-level feedback.
$49USD
Each additional live deliveryBring the same session to another class.
Your employees or specialists present. We prepare the content and coordinate delivery.
Create a sessionAll prices in USD. We confirm the scope, schedule and any applicable taxes before you commit.
Good to know.
Who presents, and who hosts?
Your employees or specialists present, with preparation and rehearsal support from us. A teacher stays with the class and oversees participation throughout.
What counts as one live delivery?
One scheduled, 40-minute session with a school class. The creation package includes three deliveries. Repeating the same session costs US$49 per additional delivery; a new topic is a separate session.
What happens after we get in touch?
We discuss your topic, presenter and intended students. Together, we agree the learning goals and scope, build the session and rehearse before arranging school delivery. Sending an enquiry does not commit you to a purchase.
What if there’s no suitable session for our school?
Tell us your subject, grade and location. Availability depends on programme funding, presenter times and the checks required for your school. We’ll help you explore what fits. Schools are not charged for sessions.
Start a conversation
Let’s make a session happen.
Looking for a session for your class, or want to share your team’s expertise? Tell us a little about it. We’ll be in touch to discuss the next steps.
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