The best free educational websites for Australian kids

There are a lot of “free” kids’ learning sites — some are genuinely free, some are free trials that ask for a card. Here is an honest parent’s roundup of resources that are actually free and actually useful for Australian children, across test prep, maths, reading and coding.

What makes a free resource worth your child’s time

Three things: it matches what Australian kids actually learn, it is genuinely free (no ads aimed at children, no surprise paywall), and it leaves your child having learned something rather than just scrolled. Educational screen time is different from recreational screen time — the resources below are the kind worth the minutes.

The list

Kids Learning Hub (that’s us) — free and ad-free, built like a game. Real Python coding in the browser, NSW Selective and NAPLAN preparation with full mock exams, Premier’s Spelling Bee practice, touch typing, web development and money skills, with progress reports for parents. Good if you want one free place that covers test prep and broader skills.
ABC Education — free, curriculum-aligned videos, games and articles across subjects, from a trusted Australian source. Great for topic support and curiosity. (abc.net.au/education)
National Assessment Program (nap.edu.au) — the official free NAPLAN public demonstration tests, so your child can try the exact online interface and question types before the real thing. (nap.edu.au)
Khan Academy — free maths (and more) with clear video lessons and endless practice, useful for filling specific gaps. (khanacademy.org)
NSW Premier’s Spelling Bee — The Arts Unit — the official spelling bee information, rules and word-list guidance for NSW public-school families. (artsunit.nsw.edu.au)

A few well-known options are worth knowing but aren’t fully free — for example Mathletics and Reading Eggs are subscription services, and several “free NAPLAN” sites are actually free trials. Always check whether a card is required before you start.

How to get the most from free resources

Short and regular beats long and rare — ten focused minutes a day sticks better than an hour on the weekend.
Mix practice with play so learning stays enjoyable and your child keeps coming back.
Talk about what they made or learned — it turns screen time into real understanding.

Practise free on Kids Learning Hub

Kids Learning Hub is free, ad-free and built like a game — Python, NSW Selective and NAPLAN prep, spelling, typing, web development and money, all in one place, with progress reports for parents.

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Frequently asked questions

Are these websites really free for Australian kids?

Kids Learning Hub, ABC Education, the National Assessment Program demonstration tests, Khan Academy and the NSW Premier’s Spelling Bee resources are genuinely free. Some other well-known sites (like Mathletics or Reading Eggs) are paid, and some “free NAPLAN” sites are free trials — always check before you start.

What is the best free site for NAPLAN practice?

For the real interface, the official National Assessment Program (nap.edu.au) demonstration tests are the closest to the real thing. Kids Learning Hub adds free practice questions with explained answers for Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.

Are learning games actually good for children?

Well-made ones are. Instant feedback and clear goals encourage the repeated practice that builds real skills, and children stick with it because it is enjoyable. The key is that the learning is the game, not a quiz bolted onto something unrelated.

How much educational screen time is okay?

Educational screen time used for genuine learning is treated differently from recreational screen time. A sensible routine — short, regular sessions with a clear stop point — keeps it healthy; talking about what your child learned helps too.