Nell & Key

A new learning adventure every day. A college mentor cheering your child on every week. Grades 1 to 7.

Igniting curiosity and a thirst for knowledge through hands-on learning experiences.

Grade 501 / 05

Maestro's choir stage.

Music, reading notes & listening

Maestro, a small red illustrated dragon, on a paper and ink choir island with singers on the risers, a music stand and floating notes.
The choir stageIllustrated build

What she learns

First days
Hear a note, then find it on the staff. G is the landmark.
Then
Three valves, three fingers. Then the lips choose the high note.

How it works

We’re dedicated to giving every child the support and tools they need to succeed, while fostering creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.

  1. Illustration of a floating voxel island: a tutor on a laptop call at a desk, with a cup of tea, a notebook and a plant.

    Introductory 1:1 with Parent

  2. Illustration of a floating voxel island: an open storybook with a little cottage, a tree and a pink dragon on its pages, under a lantern.

    First class, first mission

  3. Illustration of a floating voxel island: an open parent journal with a leaf drawing, lines of notes, a ribbon, glasses and a pencil.

    Daily parent report

  4. Illustration of a floating voxel island: a child lighting an LED on a breadboard, a plant growing beside it and a green dragon watching.

    Practice all week

The Nell & Key memberships

A world for your child.

A book for you.

Nell & Key membership

Illustration of a floating voxel island: an open storybook with a little cottage and a dragon on its pages.

$69.99 / month

  • Two hours a month with a tutor, one to one
  • Daily stories to develop critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making
  • A book of how your child sees the world, uniquely yours

Every mission supervised, with a parent update each week

Hours are scheduled with you before anything is paid.

Ask about this plan

We confirm enrollment and tutor scheduling with you before you pay.

Is every mission the same?

No. Every child gets their own mission, built from what they are actually interested in, and it carries the maths alongside the thing they came for.

What happens after you sign up?

Nothing is charged. You can expect an introductory call from our founder, to understand your needs and your goals for your child.

Do we need any equipment?

No, just an iPad or a Mac. We are working on a mobile version too, so your child can learn on the fly.

Which mission do we start with?

The one your child leans towards. Tell us what they love and we pick the first one with you.

How old is this for?

Grades one to seven, roughly six to thirteen years old. The same mission is written differently for a grade one and a grade seven.

What will I actually see?

A book that fills up as they work, and a note from their tutor each week.

Who owns what my child makes?

Your child does. We do not train anything on their work. Ask us to delete it and it goes.

Can we stop?

Yes. Tell us, and we stop.

The sage's mirror

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Opening the chapter...

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