PLATO Online Philosophy Classes for Middle School Students
by PLATO - Philosophy Learning and Teaching Organization
Certificate of Achievement
PLATO Online Philosophy Classes for Middle School Students is a course by PLATO - Philosophy Learning and Teaching Organization for children aged 11 to 14, open to students across India. Registration closes 1 Oct 2026.
Mode
Online
Fee
$100
Duration
Six weekly sessions per quarterly class
Format
Individual
Time needed
One 75-minute live session each week for six weeks
Key dates
- Registration opens
- 1 Jul 2026
- Registration closes
- 1 Oct 2026
- Dates
- 6 Oct 2026 to 10 Nov 2026
Online · Zoom
Registration open
- Registration opens
- 8 Dec 2026
- Registration closes
- 20 Jan 2027
- Dates
- 26 Jan 2027 to 9 Mar 2027
Online · Zoom
Registration open
- Registration opens
- 1 Jan 2027
- Registration closes
- 31 Mar 2027
- Dates
- 6 Apr 2027 to 18 May 2027
Online · Zoom
About this opportunity
PLATO runs live online philosophy classes for middle school students aged 11 to 14 in each quarter of the school year. Every class meets weekly for six weeks on Zoom, and students from any country may enrol.
All middle school classes sit under PLATO's Yearlong Initiative on the Purposes of Education. Why Go to School? runs in the fall, Personal Identity and Education in the winter, and What is Worth Learning? in the spring, when students also put together an education programme of their own. Each quarter is registered for separately.
Grace Lee, a PhD candidate in Childhood Studies at Rutgers University, teaches all three classes. Students who complete a class receive a Certificate of Achievement, and PLATO offers financial assistance to families who request it by email before registering.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 11 to 14 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Open to middle school students aged 11 to 14. PLATO states that students from around the world are welcome, so Indian students may enrol. Sessions run in the late afternoon Pacific Time, which falls in the early hours of the following morning in India.
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Academic details
Difficulty: Introductory
What's covered
Six weekly discussion seminars per quarter, built around PLATO's Yearlong Initiative on the Purposes of Education.
Rewards and recognition
Certificate
Certificate of Achievement
Students who complete a six-week class are given a Certificate of Achievement issued by PLATO. No external accrediting body is named.
Skills your child builds
What your child will do
- Weekly Zoom discussion seminars
- Examining ethical questions as a group
- Designing an education programme of their own
How to apply
- 1Choose the fall, winter or spring class
- 2Complete the registration form on the middle school class page
- 3Pay the class fee before that quarter's deadline
- 4Email PLATO before registering if financial assistance is needed
Camp details
Trainers
Grace Lee teaches all three 2026-27 middle school classes. She is a PhD candidate in Childhood Studies at Rutgers University with an MA in Sociology of Education from UCL, and has taught social justice, critical thinking and writing, and parliamentary debate.
Fees & financial support
Fee details
A six-week class costs 100 US dollars for non-members and 75 US dollars for PLATO members; membership is taken through PLATO's individual giving page. The fee covers all six live sessions of that quarter's class. Each quarter is paid for separately, and a place is held only once payment is received.
Financial support
PLATO offers full or partial financial assistance. Families email info@plato-philosophy.org before registering, stating the reason for the request and how much assistance is needed.
Refund policy
No refunds are given after the registration deadline for that class.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to register for PLATO Online Philosophy Classes for Middle School Students?
The registration deadline is 1 Oct 2026.
Is PLATO Online Philosophy Classes for Middle School Students free?
No. The registration fee is $100.
Who can participate in PLATO Online Philosophy Classes for Middle School Students?
Children aged 11 to 14.
What will my child gain from PLATO Online Philosophy Classes for Middle School Students?
Certificate of Achievement on completion. Live seminars led by a philosophy specialist. Financial assistance available on request. Open to students in any country.
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