What are Class Buyouts?
A class buyout is when a single group (such as a school, employer, parent group, or family) purchases all available seats in a class. This makes the class private and reserved only for their learners. Teachers may either create a new private section or designate an existing section as a buyout.
What types of groups buyout classes?
Schools: For supplemental classes, after-school programs, or special subjects.
Employers: As part of employee benefits (e.g., child enrichment programs).
Parent groups: For co-ops, homeschool pods, or friend groups who want to learn together.
Families: Sometimes for special events, like birthdays or holiday camps.
How do class buyouts work?
Opt in: Teachers can indicate that they’re open to buyouts by filling out this form.
Get connected: A school, employer, or parent group may reach out directly through Outschool, or Outschool staff may connect them with you.
Confirm details: You and the organizer agree on the schedule, group size, and any adjustments needed.
Enrollment and payment:
In some buyouts, Outschool manages enrollment and rosters directly.
In others, the organization manages sign-ups itself through a special admin account.
Either way, billing and learner records are handled securely through Outschool.
How will I be contacted regarding a class buyout?
You may be contacted in two ways:
By an Outschool User
Message arrives in your Outschool inbox (and to your account email).
User may be a parent, school, or organization.
You can reply directly, but keep all communication and payments on Outschool per our Terms of Service.
See the communications guide for teachers for best practices.
By the Outschool Team
Email comes from the @outschool.com domain.
A team member acts as a liaison between you and the group buying out the class.
You can direct questions to them for support.
What’s expected of teachers in a class buyout?
Flexibility: Groups may request specific times, class lengths, or age ranges.
Customization: Small adjustments to content are common, but full curriculum changes are optional.
Communication: Keep all messages with parents and organizers on Outschool for safety and clarity.
Rosters and enrollment: Teachers don’t need to manually add learners. Whether Outschool or the organization manages it, all students will appear in your Outschool roster once enrolled.
FAQs
If you’re already working with an Outschool team member, email them directly.
If you’re communicating with an Outschool user (parent, school, or organization) and need help, reach out to Outschool Support.