sofatutor GmbH

sofatutor GmbH runs an online learning platform built around short tutorial videos. The company is based in Berlin and writes lessons for school and university subjects.

Students use the videos like private tuition, to revise before exams or catch up on a lesson. Most topics are covered in about ten minutes.

What sofatutor GmbH offers

• Tutorial videos — short lessons that can be paused and rewatched at the learner's pace.
• Interactive exercises — practice tasks with hints and feedback.
• Tests — a short quiz after each video to check progress.
• Worksheets — printable sheets for mock-test preparation.
• Sofahero — a learning game for younger primary pupils.
• Live chat — contact with teachers for individual help.

Who it works with

School pupils from kindergarten to eighth grade on the US site, and school and university students in its German offer. Parents often set up and follow the accounts. The company says over 2.1 million students use it.

Key facts

• Based in: Berlin, Germany
• Subjects: include maths and English language arts