Alt Academy is an online learning platform offering structured IGCSE, O Level, and A Level courses across nine subjects. It combines bite-sized video lessons, skill checks, practice worksheets, and past-paper work into a sequenced learning loop designed to move students from understanding to exam readiness. The platform also includes live and AI tutor support for when students get stuck.
- Artificial Intelligence
- Education Technology
- Software Only
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Problem
Students preparing for IGCSE, O Level, and A Level exams often have access to videos, notes, and past papers, yet still struggle with knowing where to start, what to study each day, when to move from learning to practice, and how to fix specific mistakes. This lack of a structured, sequential route leads to procrastination, uneven topic coverage, and a gap between understanding chapters and performing well on exams.
Solution
Alt Academy provides a complete, sequenced learning pathway that connects teaching directly to exam practice. The platform structures each subject into a six-stage loop: a diagnostic to establish a starting point, a 90-minute video lesson per chapter, a skill check to confirm understanding, flashcards and spaced recall drills, worksheets and topical papers, and finally timed chapter tests and yearly past papers with worked video solutions. This loop ensures that every concept is taught, practiced, tested, and revisited in a logical order, removing the guesswork from exam preparation. Live support and an AI tutor are also available to address questions outside of scheduled study time.
Target Audience
Primary users are secondary school students (typically ages 14–19) preparing for IGCSE, O Level, or A Level exams, as well as their parents seeking a structured, self-paced alternative to unstructured online resources.
Features
- Structured six-stage learning loop: diagnostic, lesson, skill check, drill, past paper, and live/AI support
- Bite-sized, replayable video lessons for each chapter, designed to be completed in about 90 minutes
- Automated skill checks after each lesson to confirm understanding before moving on
- Flashcards and spaced-recall drills to reinforce memory retention over time
- Topical worksheets and timed chapter tests that mirror exam conditions
- Yearly past papers with worked solutions explained in the style of an examiner
- Live pre-exam sessions and an AI tutor available for on-demand help