Novakid review
Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
Novakid suits families who want live English lessons for children alongside app practice, and the ILS 379 monthly fee covers a 3,900 tutor pool with certified staff. Budget families starting from nothing should weigh it against free app-first options such as Bunpro.
Key facts
- Best for
- Live English lessons for children from a minimum age, on a monthly subscription.
- Price from
- ₪379 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Price per month
- ₪379 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Free tier
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Money-back period
- 14 days (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Languages
- English (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Highest CEFR level
- B1 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Lesson length (minutes)
- 25 to 45 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- AI conversation practice
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Certificate
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Kids version
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Family subscription
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- IL, AE, SA, AM, CN, HK, TW, HR, CZ, DK, NL, EE, FI, FR, DE, CH, GR, HU, ID, IT, JP, KZ, KR, LV, LT, MY, NO, PL, PT, BR, RO, RU, SK, SI, ES, AR, CL, CO, PE, MX, SE, TR, UA (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Novakid Inc (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Founded
- 2017 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Chat (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Learning method
- Mobile app, Live 1to1, Live group
- Official website
- novakidschool.com
Tutoring
- Subscription price
- $95 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Trial lesson
- Free (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Number of tutors
- 3,900 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Tutor vetting
- Certified (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Minimum age
- 4 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Cancellation notice
- 8 hours (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Satisfaction guarantee
- 14-day money-back guarantee (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- IL, AE, SA, AM, CN, HK, TW, HR, CZ, DK, NL, EE, FI, FR, DE, CH, GR, HU, ID, IT, JP, KZ, KR, LV, LT, MY, NO, PL, PT, BR, RO, RU, SK, SI, ES, AR, CL, CO, PE, MX, SE, TR, UA (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Novakid Inc (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Founded
- 2017 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Chat (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Subjects
- English
- Lesson format
- 1to1, Group, Mobile app
Apps and profiles
- Elsewhere
- TrustpilotLinkedIn
Pros and cons
Pros
- Live one-to-one and group lessons plus app practice, in 1to1, group and app formats, with sessions of 25 to 45 minutes
- A free tier and a free trial lesson mean a first month can be tested before any payment
- A kids version and a family subscription cover more than one child on the same account
- Certified tutors drawn from a pool of 3,900, a free trial lesson, and a certificate at the end of the course
- Pricing sits in one place: ILS 379 to start, matching the ILS 379 monthly figure
Cons
- Only English is taught, since english lists english and English covers English alone
- Levels stop at B1, below the advanced bands that fluent learners work toward
- Support runs on chat only, with no email or phone line listed
- Cancellations need 8 hours notice, and refunds run for 14 days
Who it suits
- Parents buying live English tutoring for a child who prefers a real teacher to an app
- Families wanting one subscription covering a kids version and a family plan
- Learners who want a certificate at the end of a course
Who should look elsewhere
- Learners after the B1 level, since the programme does not extend past it
- Anyone wanting a second language, as English covers English only
- Price-first households who can start free with Bunpro or Reading Eggs before paying
Free plan and trial
There is a free tier, so a family can test the app before paying anything. A free trial lesson adds a live session with a tutor at no charge, and that trial plus the free tier means a first look costs nothing on either side of the app or the live classroom. If the family decides to stay, the 14 days money-back period gives a second window to change its mind after the first payment.
What it does well
Novakid's distinguishing point is that live teaching and app practice sit inside one subscription, and several parts of the package widen its reach. AI conversation is part of the offer, so practice carries on outside scheduled lessons. A kids version keeps younger learners inside a dedicated app experience, and a family subscription lets siblings share the same plan rather than buying separately. Lessons can also end in a certificate, which gives younger learners a finished result to show for the hours. The free tier means none of this has to be paid for before the first month, and a 14 days money-back period covers the first paid stretch.
Where it sits among rivals
Measured against the brands on this page, the picture is mixed. On the money-back period, Novakid sits at 20 of 29 brands, so the 14 days window is shorter than most of the field. Entry price fares worse, at 33 of 35, which lines up with ILS 379 being one of the higher starting points here. The monthly figure is friendlier by comparison: 23 of 25 puts ILS 379 in the middle of the monthly range. Reading those together, the monthly plan is the reasonable way in and the entry package is the expensive one.
Pricing
Novakid quotes two figures that describe the same spend from different angles. Entry pricing begins at ILS 379, and the monthly plan is ILS 379, so the lowest monthly cost and the lowest entry cost describe one number. Both are listed without a separate annual or lifetime tier, and €0 and $0 sit at the free end of the range while £6.99 is a small monthly figure for a self-serve app. What Novakid adds for the higher entry point is live teaching: 25 to 45 minutes sessions with a tutor drawn from 3,900, which app-only options do not include. A 14 days money-back period and a free trial lesson sit either side of the first payment.
Who runs it
Novakid is run by Novakid Inc, registered in the United States and founded 2017, so the contracting party is named in the membership terms rather than left vague. The company sells into a long list of markets, with IL, AE and SA marking where the service is offered, and it is a single-subject operation: english covers english. Support is thin for a business of that reach, running on chat only, so anyone outside those hours is relying on the terms and the app. Tutors are described as certified, which is a stronger claim than a simple screening.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Novakid cost a month?+
The monthly plan is ILS 379, and entry pricing begins at the same level at ILS 379, so the lowest package and the monthly figure describe one spend. Both are quoted without a separate annual or lifetime tier. Families wanting live lessons should budget the monthly figure rather than a cheaper app rate.
Is there a free trial or free plan?+
Both exist. The free tier lets a family open the app and start without paying, and a free trial lesson adds a live session with a tutor at no cost. Together they mean a first month of live teaching can be sampled before any commitment, which is unusual for a subscription of this size.
What happens if I cancel?+
Cancellations require 8 hours notice, so a booking made close to the lesson date can still stand. Refunds run for 14 days after payment, which is a shorter window than most brands here offer on the same measure. Read the terms before a long booking block to be clear on how notice and refunds interact.
Which levels of English can a child reach?+
The programme tops out at B1, below the advanced bands most adult English courses work toward. For younger learners aiming at an intermediate milestone with a certificate at the end, that ceiling is not a problem. For a parent hoping to carry a child all the way to advanced English, it is a hard stop.
Does Novakid teach languages other than English?+
No. The subjects listed are english, and English covers English alone, so this is a single-language service by design. Households learning a second language alongside English will need a separate provider for that language, since nothing in the package extends beyond it.
How are the tutors chosen and how many are there?+
Tutors are described as certified, a stronger standard than basic screening, and the pool numbers 3,900, so a family can be matched to a teacher rather than queued for whoever is free. Session length runs 25 to 45 minutes in 1to1, group and app formats, which sets expectations for how much speaking time a child actually gets.
Where is Novakid available?+
The service is offered across IL, AE and SA, a wide reach that spans Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas. The operating company is Novakid Inc in the United States, so the contracting party is US-based even though children study wherever they live. Prices may still be quoted in the local currency of the market you join from.
How do I get help if a lesson goes wrong?+
Support runs on chat only, so a live chat is the listed route for problems with a booking, a tutor or a payment. No email or phone line is published alongside it, which is worth knowing before a lesson day if you prefer writing things down. The membership terms carry the formal detail on cancellations and refunds.
Can siblings share one subscription?+
Yes. A family subscription is offered, and the kids version keeps younger learners in a dedicated app experience, so one plan can cover more than one child. This is the practical reason the entry price of ILS 379 can be worth paying for a family rather than for a single learner.
Sources
- novakidschool.com checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Minimum age
“Novakid - the best way for children aged 4+ to learn English with native-speaking teachers and interactive lessons.”
- novakidschool.com/he checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Family subscription, Kids version, Languages, Learning method
- novakidschool.com/he/about-us checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Founded
- novakidschool.com/he/legal/membership-terms checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity
“548 Market St 8291, San Francisco, CA 94104-5401, USA”
- novakidschool.com/he/prices checked September 30, 2026
Backs: AI conversation practice, Free tier, Money-back period, Price from, Price per month, Support channels
- novakidschool.com/he/programs checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Highest CEFR level, Certificate, Lesson length (minutes)
- novakidschool.com/legal/membership-terms checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Cancellation notice
“For individual classes, you may cancel or postpone up to eight (8) hours before the scheduled start time.”
- novakidschool.com/prices checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Markets, Satisfaction guarantee, Subjects, Subscription price, Trial lesson, Tutor vetting
“Choose a language and region: English Global, Hebrew Israel, Arabic UAE, Arabic Saudi Arabia, Ukrainian Ukraine, Russian Russia, Turkish Turkiye, etc.”
- novakidschool.com/programs checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Lesson format, Number of tutors
“25 minutes Individual lessons ... 45 minutes Small speaking groups ... Homework Games and AI tutors”
Compiled from 9 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Price per year, Free trial length.
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