TypingClub teaches touch typing and helps students develop speed and accuracy. Its default Typing Jungle course includes over 600 lessons, instructional videos, educational games and cross-curricular content. Practice also uses scores and rewards. Teachers can follow student progress, assign tests and customize courses in an instructor portal; they can create courses from scratch and share them with other teachers in their account. Accessibility features include screen-reader support, high contrast, enlarged fonts, multilingual key-by-key instructions and audio feedback. TypingClub states that its website meets WCAG 2.0 accessibility standards. The platform runs on the web and requires an internet connection; an iPad app is listed for Pro School Edition students. Supported browsers are Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge, with the latest Chrome recommended. Individuals can use the free edition. Pro School Edition has a 60-day trial, while School Edition costs 120.00 USD per year and requires at least 20 annual student licenses.
Who it is for
TypingClub suits individuals learning touch typing and teachers organizing student practice. Schools considering the paid School Edition should account for its 20-student minimum and annual licensing.
What is good
- Typing Jungle contains over 600 lessons.
- Teachers can assign tests and monitor progress.
- Teachers can create and share custom courses.
- Includes screen-reader support and audio feedback.
- Free edition is available to individuals.
What to know first
- An internet connection is required.
- Offline mode is not available.
- School Edition requires at least 20 annual student licenses.
- School Edition has no monthly pricing.
Verdict
TypingClub pairs a substantial lesson course with teacher tools and accessibility features. Individuals can use the free edition, while schools should check the annual license minimum before choosing School Edition.
TypingClub plans and pricing
All plansCompared on typing tutor software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Guided lessons
- Yes
- Adaptive practice
- Yes
- Skill diagnostics
- Yes
- Personalized drills
- Yes
- Offline mode
- No
