Toolkit

Explore AI tools for studying, creating, researching and more. Use the filters to find options that fit your goals, budget and data needs. Pricing and features may change — check the provider's website for current information.

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11 tools shown

ChatGPT

Best use: Explaining topics, study questions, essay planning and step-by-step help.
Cost: Free tier / paid upgrade — Has a free tier; paid plans add extras. Verify current plans with OpenAI.
Smartphone: Works well on a smartphone
Data use: Low data use
Login: Account required
Internet: Needs internet each time you use it.
Ease of use: Easy to start
Suitable for: Secondary, TVET and university students

Limitations & checks: Can state wrong facts confidently and may not know your exact syllabus. Check answers against your textbook or teacher. Pricing and features change — confirm on the provider's own site.

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Google Gemini

Best use: General study help that works well alongside Google Docs and Drive.
Cost: Free tier / paid upgrade — Free tier reported; paid tiers exist. Verify with Google.
Smartphone: Works well on a smartphone
Data use: Low data use
Login: Account required
Internet: Needs internet each time you use it.
Ease of use: Easy to start
Suitable for: Secondary, TVET and university students

Limitations & checks: Answers can be incomplete or outdated. Verify anything you will be marked on. Pricing and features change — confirm on the provider's own site.

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Perplexity

Best use: Research questions where you want links to the sources used.
Cost: Free tier / paid upgrade — Free searches reported with paid upgrades. Verify with Perplexity.
Smartphone: Usable on a smartphone
Data use: Medium data use
Login: No account needed to start
Internet: Needs internet; it searches the web live.
Ease of use: Easy to start
Suitable for: Secondary, TVET and university students

Limitations & checks: Sources can still be weak or irrelevant. Open the links and judge them yourself before citing. Pricing and features change — confirm on the provider's own site.

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Microsoft Copilot

Best use: Writing and document work, especially if your school uses Microsoft accounts.
Cost: Free tier / paid upgrade — Free access reported with a school/Microsoft account; paid tiers exist. Verify with Microsoft.
Smartphone: Usable on a smartphone
Data use: Medium data use
Login: Account required
Internet: Needs internet each time you use it.
Ease of use: Easy to start
Suitable for: Secondary, TVET and university students

Limitations & checks: Some features depend on the account your school gives you. Check answers before submitting. Pricing and features change — confirm on the provider's own site.

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Canva

⬤ Heavy data

Best use: Posters, slides and visual school projects using ready-made templates.
Cost: Free tier / paid upgrade — Free plan reported; education access varies by school. Verify with Canva.
Smartphone: Usable on a smartphone
Data use: High data use
Login: Account required
Internet: Needs internet; designs and images load as you work.
Ease of use: Easy to start
Suitable for: Secondary, TVET and university students

Limitations & checks: Uses a lot of data because of images and templates. Use Wi-Fi where you can. Pricing and features change — confirm on the provider's own site.

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Quizlet

Best use: Flashcards and quick self-testing before a test.
Cost: Free tier / paid upgrade — Free study sets reported; some features are paid. Verify with Quizlet.
Smartphone: Works well on a smartphone
Data use: Medium data use
Login: Account required
Internet: Needs internet to load sets. Do not assume it works without a connection.
Ease of use: Easy to start
Suitable for: Secondary, TVET and university students

Limitations & checks: Sets made by other students can contain mistakes. Check them against your notes. Pricing and features change — confirm on the provider's own site.

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Photomath

Best use: Seeing the steps of a maths problem you are stuck on.
Cost: Free tier / paid upgrade — Free steps reported with a paid tier for more detail. Verify with Photomath.
Smartphone: Works well on a smartphone
Data use: Medium data use
Login: No account needed to start
Internet: Needs internet for most features.
Ease of use: Easy to start
Suitable for: Secondary, TVET and university students

Limitations & checks: Copying steps without understanding them will not help you in an exam. Redo the problem yourself afterwards. Pricing and features change — confirm on the provider's own site.

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Khan Academy

⬤ Heavy data

Best use: Structured lessons and practice in maths and science.
Cost: Free — Core lessons reported free; AI tutor availability varies by country. Verify with Khan Academy.
Smartphone: Usable on a smartphone
Data use: High data use
Login: No account needed to start
Internet: Needs internet; many lessons are video.
Ease of use: Easy to start
Suitable for: Secondary, TVET and university students

Limitations & checks: Video lessons use a lot of data. Look for the text/practice parts if data is tight. Pricing and features change — confirm on the provider's own site.

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Grammarly

Best use: Checking grammar and clarity in writing you have already drafted.
Cost: Free tier / paid upgrade — Free checking reported; advanced suggestions are paid. Verify with Grammarly.
Smartphone: Usable on a smartphone
Data use: Low data use
Login: Account required
Internet: Needs internet to check your text.
Ease of use: Easy to start
Suitable for: Secondary, TVET and university students

Limitations & checks: It fixes language, not ideas or facts. Your argument is still your job. Pricing and features change — confirm on the provider's own site.

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NotebookLM

Best use: Asking questions about your own notes, PDFs and past papers.
Cost: Free — Reported free where available; availability varies by country. Verify with Google.
Smartphone: Usable on a smartphone
Data use: Medium data use
Login: Account required
Internet: Needs internet, including when uploading your documents.
Ease of use: Takes some learning
Suitable for: Secondary, TVET and university students

Limitations & checks: Uploading files uses data. Only upload documents you are comfortable sharing. Pricing and features change — confirm on the provider's own site.

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DeepSeek

Best use: Understanding difficult concepts, step-by-step explanations, problem-solving and exam preparation.
Cost: Free — Free option available. Check DeepSeek for current plans.
Smartphone: Works well on a smartphone
Data use: Low data use
Login: Account required
Internet: Needs internet each time you use it.
Ease of use: Easy to start
Suitable for: Secondary, TVET and university students

Limitations & checks: AI responses can contain errors. Verify important academic information against your textbook or teacher, and avoid uploading sensitive personal or school information. Pricing and features change — confirm on the provider's own site.

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Using AI responsibly

AI can make mistakes — check anything important.
Use it to help your thinking, not to replace it.
Never submit work you cannot explain yourself.
Do not share your ID number, address, phone number or other personal details.