Cognito
Cognito (formerly CognitoEdu) offers free GCSE, A-level, IB and AP revision with video lessons, 1.5m+ quiz questions, and AI-marked exam questions.
About Cognito
What is Cognito (2026 update)
Cognito is a UK-based revision platform offering free video lessons, quizzes, flashcards, and past papers for students studying Maths, Science, and a growing list of other subjects across KS3, GCSE, IGCSE, A-level, IB, and AP. It was previously known as CognitoEdu and reachable at cognitoedu.org, that domain now redirects to cognito.org under the simplified Cognito brand.
What is new in 2026
The platform has expanded well beyond its original Maths and Science focus. As of 2026 Cognito covers over 15 subjects spanning STEM and humanities, including Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, Computer Science, History, Geography, Economics, Religious Studies, and languages such as French, Spanish, and German. Coverage has also broadened to include IB, AP, entrance exams, and US sciences, alongside the original UK KS3, GCSE, and A-level content. A notable 2026 addition is AI marking on exam-style questions, letting students get instant feedback on written answers instead of only multiple-choice results. The site now advertises a bank of more than 1.5 million quiz questions.
Key features
- Short, focused video lessons with illustrations across STEM and humanities subjects
- A quiz bank of 1.5 million plus questions, with the option to build custom quizzes
- AI marking on exam-style, written-answer questions
- Flashcard decks that sync across devices, including mobile
- Past papers and mark schemes for major UK exam boards (AQA, Edexcel, OCR Gateway, OCR 21st Century)
- Automatic progress tracking with an XP-based gamification system
- School and home-education group access options
Pricing in 2026
The core Cognito platform (video lessons, quizzes, flashcards, past papers) is presented on the site as completely free for individual students, with no login wall for most content. A separate Cognito Pro subscription and school/group pricing exist for extended access, but exact standard pricing was not consistently published across sources at time of writing.
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Video lessons, 1.5m+ quiz questions, flashcards, past papers, progress tracking across KS3, GCSE, A-level and more |
| Cognito Pro | Check the official site (promotions have offered discounted 12-month access around £39) | Extended content and features for individual students, pricing varies by promotion |
| School / Group | Custom | Bulk student access for schools, tutoring centers, or home-education groups, arranged directly with Cognito |
Who should use it
Cognito is aimed at secondary and sixth-form students in the UK exam system (KS3, GCSE, IGCSE, A-level) and, increasingly, students following IB, AP, or US science curricula who want free, structured revision material instead of scattered YouTube videos or paid tutoring. It also suits home-educating parents and small tutoring groups who want a ready-made curriculum-aligned resource, and teachers who want past papers and mark schemes to assign as homework.
Limitations and alternatives
Because the free tier is the headline offering, exact pricing and feature gating for Cognito Pro and school plans is less transparent than a typical SaaS pricing page, so check the official site or contact the team before assuming what is included behind any paywall. Subject coverage, while expanding, is still stronger in Maths and Science than in some newer humanities additions. If you want alternatives, consider Seneca Learning for free GCSE and A-level spaced-repetition revision, Physics & Maths Tutor for free past papers and notes, or RevisionDojo for a broader exam-prep platform with AI feedback.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cognito really free?
Yes, the core platform, video lessons, quizzes, flashcards, and past papers, is presented as completely free to use, though a separate Cognito Pro and school/group tier also exist.
Did CognitoEdu change its name?
The old domain cognitoedu.org now redirects to cognito.org, and the platform is branded simply as Cognito as of 2026.
What exam boards and levels does Cognito cover?
It covers KS3, GCSE, IGCSE, and A-level for major UK boards (AQA, Edexcel, OCR Gateway, OCR 21st Century), plus IB, AP, entrance exams, and US sciences.
Does Cognito use AI?
Yes, as of 2026 it offers AI marking on exam-style written-answer questions, giving students instant feedback beyond simple multiple-choice scoring.
Information last verified: September 2026.
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