What is Ello?
A reading and early-maths tutor that listens to kids read aloud.
Who is Ello best for?
Ello is best for parents of children aged 4 to 9 who want a tutor that listens to their child read aloud.
Children learning to read
It listens as a child reads aloud and decides in the moment whether to help, slow down or move ahead.
Kids who find reading hard
Its book library follows the Science of Reading, and lessons adapt one-on-one to where a child gets stuck.
Early math practice
The same tutor teaches a math curriculum alongside reading, with a daily plan built around the child's interests.
Parents who want to track progress
Reports show each child's strengths, areas to work on and milestones, and Unlimited covers several children.
How much does Ello cost?
Ello's daily reading and math activities are free with no credit card, and Ello Unlimited costs $19.99 a month for the full activity library, several child profiles and parent reports.
- Daily reading and math activities
- No credit card needed
- Full activity library
- Profiles for more than one child
- Parent progress reports
Families in Kenya use Ello for free, paid for by nonprofit partners. Ello 2.0 is in an invite-only beta for families in the US and Kenya; everyone else joins a waitlist until the full launch. Full pricing on ello.com. We checked these prices on .
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Questions about Ello
What is Ello?
A reading and early-maths tutor that listens to kids read aloud.
Who is Ello for?
Ello is best for parents of children aged 4 to 9 who want a tutor that listens to their child read aloud.
Is Ello free?
Yes. Ello's daily reading and math activities are free and need no credit card. Ello Unlimited, at $19.99 a month, adds the full activity library, profiles for more than one child and parent reports, and families in Kenya get Ello free.
How much does Ello cost?
Ello's paid plans are Ello Unlimited at $19.99 per month.
Where can I try Ello?
On its official website, ello.com.
Can I use Ello right now?
Only with an invite. Ello 2.0 is in a pre-release beta for a small group of families in the US and Kenya, and everyone else joins a waitlist. It runs on most iOS and Android phones and tablets and is meant for children aged 4 to 9.
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