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National Theatre Collection vs PBS LearningMedia
Both stand on educational video libraries. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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National Theatre Collection pairs filmed productions with resources for classroom study, from primary guides to Key Stage 3 materials. UK state-funded schools and FE colleges have free access; other listed education groups need to request a trial or subscription.
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PBS LearningMedia combines a large, standards-aligned library with tools for lessons, assignments and sharing. Its free account unlocks all features, while print use has specific conditions.
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| National Theatre Collection | PBS LearningMedia | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | nationaltheatre.org.uk | pbslearningmedia.org |
| On educational video libraries | #9 of 33 | #13 of 33 |
National Theatre Collection: what it does well
- Each play has supporting teaching resources
- Learning Packs include plot summaries with timecodes
- Primary guides cover several school subjects
- Free access for UK state-funded schools and FE colleges
What to know first
- Higher education access requires a requested trial and subscription
- Subscription fees apply to UK independent and worldwide schools
- Some rehearsal and lesson resources are only available where noted
PBS LearningMedia: what it does well
- More than 30,000 classroom-ready materials
- Content aligns with state and national standards
- Search filters include grade, subject and language
- Integrates with Google Classroom, Clever and Remind
What to know first
- All features require a free account
- Printed pages must show the website URL
- Printed pages cannot be distributed for a charge
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