Different and very important! Doyobi is a very different kind of learning. The kids are engaged in fun tasks, like fighting zombies who invade their city or negotiating with a dragon for the ingredients to make a potion to save the world. And while saving the world, kids are guided to learn and use skills like critical thinking, negotiation, problem solving, creativity, financial literacy, digital safety etc... All super important skills for the world today and in the future. I love that my kids are learning all these skills, not in a sterile classroom environment and not feeling like they are in a lesson or being taught. I was rather impressed when I overheard the kids having all these "worldly" discussions abt refugees or debating the tourist dollar vs. conservation. It is really an engaging, well-thought through and well-delivered product. Highly recommend!

Leadership skills for a quiet kid My 8yo has been with Doyobi for about two months at the time of this review. What attracted me to Doyobi was the promise that my child would find her voice, recognise why it is important to speak up and appreciate why her own opinion matters. Two months in and while she is still a quiet child, she gets really excited and passionate during the student-led discussions in class. The facilitators do a great job of ensuring it's a safe and supportive environment - they nudge discussions in a calm and firm manner and remind all participants to be respectful. They also ensure quieter kids have room to speak. The role-playing aspect of it is really great - my 8yo feels a sense of responsibility to the people she represents; and she knows if she doesn't speak up, their interests and opinions won't be heard. It's a realistic representation of how it works in the real world, without pressure or nagging from an adult to speak up. I think this is the first class of its kind where I've seen kids excited to turn up early to learn and discuss the clues from the last session to crack the mystery. Highly recommended for any child who isn't confident about having his or her own opinion, or is shy about speaking with others. Notes: Not recommended if your child cannot use the mouse independently, move with arrow keys or do simple things like click links.

Definitely different from school. My son attends the class with Doyobi. He learns a lot of things, from critical thinking, communication, metaverse even design (because the metaverse design is so cute and my son like to copy the layout, etc). My only concern is just the price. Hopefully it can stay affordable. Thank you.

The kids rated it "11 out of 10" My children (10yo and 8yo) absolutely love the Doyobi classes and workshops! They rated every session "eleven out of ten", they loved the "quest" format, and they've maintained a great connection to their teacher Ms Penny. The types of problems they solved were fun but required a lot of great planning and critical thinking skills. Highly recommend this to parents looking for engaging digital learning experiences for their little ones!

Refreshingly different Their current curriculum is designed to challenge kids to solve problems effectively and think independently, which is refreshingly different from the traditional classroom environment. When the curriculum evolved to introduce life skills to kids ages 8-12, Team Doyobi always made us feel welcome and supported. I love the fact that the lessons are always purposeful and aim to address relevant global issues. Exposure and a holistic appreciation of these issues will help Gab navigate the world more confidently in future. As a mom, what makes me impressed by Doyobi is seeing how Gab is always excited to see her new friends in class and she shares so much about her experiences in their virtual worlds. Seeing this positive attitude from Gab is a big win. Learning comes easily when the child is open and enjoying.