We're Ready. Are You?

After months of development, LessonLight is ready for real classrooms. But we're not launching to everyone—we're starting with 50 secondary school teachers who will help us refine the platform and prove that AI-powered lesson planning actually works in practice.

If you teach secondary school (UK Curriculum or IB), speak English, and want to reclaim hours of your week, this is your chance to be part of something new.

What Is LessonLight?

LessonLight is an AI teaching assistant that handles the time-consuming parts of lesson planning so you can focus on your students.

Here's What It Does

  • Chat-based lesson planning: Like ChatGPT, but trained specifically on education. Ask for a lesson plan, get one in minutes.
  • Curriculum-aligned content: Supports UK National Curriculum and IB. Every lesson aligns to your standards.
  • Instant differentiation: Generate adapted versions for different learning levels without starting from scratch.
  • Resource generation: Worksheets, assessments, activities—all editable and ready to use.
  • Learns your style: Tell it about your classes once ("Year 9 are chatty on Fridays"), and it remembers.
  • Proactive planning: Set your timetable and it prepares lessons ahead of time.

What Makes It Different

Most AI tools give you generic content. LessonLight is built for teachers:

  • Trained on UK and IB curricula
  • Understands secondary school contexts
  • Generates editable resources (not locked PDFs)
  • Remembers your preferences and class nuances
  • Works through conversation, not complicated forms

Why a Private Beta?

We could launch to thousands of teachers tomorrow. But we'd rather launch to 50 teachers this month and get it right.

What We're Testing

  • Real classroom fit: Does this actually save time in your workflow?
  • Content quality: Are the lessons good enough to use with minimal editing?
  • Curriculum accuracy: Does it truly understand UK and IB requirements?
  • User experience: Is the chat interface intuitive for busy teachers?
  • Edge cases: What happens with mixed-ability classes, SEN students, or unusual topics?

What We Need From You

Honest feedback. We're not looking for cheerleaders—we're looking for teachers who will tell us what works and what doesn't.

Specifically:

  • Use LessonLight for at least 3 lessons per week
  • Provide feedback via short weekly surveys (5 minutes)
  • Join optional feedback sessions (30 minutes, once a month)
  • Report bugs or issues as you encounter them
  • Share what you'd change or improve

Who We're Looking For

Required Criteria

  • Teaching level: Secondary school (Years 7-13 / Grades 6-12)
  • Curriculum: UK National Curriculum OR International Baccalaureate (IB)
  • Language: English (platform is currently English-only)
  • Subject: Any subject (we want diverse perspectives)
  • Tech comfort: Comfortable using chat interfaces and trying new tools
  • Time commitment: Can dedicate 3+ lessons per week to testing

Ideal Candidates

We're especially interested in teachers who:

  • Teach multiple year groups or ability levels
  • Have mixed-ability classes
  • Work with SEN students or EAL learners
  • Teach subjects with limited existing resources
  • Are willing to experiment and provide detailed feedback

What You Get

6 Months Free Access

Full access to LessonLight for 6 months. No credit card required. No strings attached.

Generous Platform Credits

We're giving beta participants generous credits for:

  • Lesson plan generation
  • Resource creation
  • Differentiation and adaptation
  • AI-assisted marking and feedback

Use as much as you need to properly test the platform.

Shape the Product

Your feedback will directly influence:

  • Which features we prioritize
  • How the interface works
  • What curriculum content we add next
  • How we price the platform after beta

Early Adopter Benefits

Beta participants will get:

  • Discounted pricing when we launch publicly
  • First access to new features
  • Recognition as a founding user
  • Direct line to the product team

What to Expect

Week 1: Onboarding

  • Account setup and platform walkthrough
  • Set your timetable and class details
  • Generate your first lesson plan
  • Get familiar with the chat interface

Weeks 2-4: Active Testing

  • Use LessonLight for 3+ lessons per week
  • Experiment with different features
  • Provide weekly feedback
  • Report any issues or bugs

Months 2-6: Refinement

  • Continue using the platform regularly
  • Test new features as they're released
  • Participate in monthly feedback sessions
  • Help us prepare for public launch

The Reality Check

Let's be honest about what this is and isn't.

This Is Beta Software

You will encounter bugs. Features will change. Some things won't work perfectly. That's the point—we need to find and fix these issues before launching publicly.

It Won't Replace You

LessonLight handles logistics. You handle teaching. The AI generates lesson plans; you bring them to life with your expertise, relationships, and classroom presence.

It Requires English

The platform currently only works in English. We're planning multilingual support, but it's not ready yet.

You'll Need to Give Feedback

This isn't passive free access. We need your input to make the platform better. If you don't have time for weekly surveys and occasional feedback sessions, this might not be the right fit.

How to Apply

Application Process

  1. Fill out the application: Visit lessonlight.ai and complete the beta application form
  2. Tell us about your teaching: We'll ask about your subjects, year groups, and what you hope to get from LessonLight
  3. Wait for review: We'll review applications on a rolling basis
  4. Get accepted: If selected, you'll receive an invitation email with setup instructions
  5. Start testing: Complete onboarding and start using LessonLight

Selection Criteria

We're selecting based on:

  • Diversity of subjects and year groups
  • Mix of UK Curriculum and IB teachers
  • Willingness to provide detailed feedback
  • Ability to commit to regular testing
  • Quality of application responses

Timeline

  • Applications open: Now
  • Rolling acceptance: We'll accept teachers as applications come in
  • Beta closes: When we reach 50 participants
  • Beta duration: 6 months from your start date

Questions We're Getting

"Do I need to be tech-savvy?"

If you can use WhatsApp or ChatGPT, you can use LessonLight. The interface is conversational—you just chat with your AI assistant.

"What if I teach multiple curricula?"

Perfect! We especially want teachers who work across UK and IB, or who teach different exam boards.

"Can I share this with colleagues?"

Not during beta. We're limiting to 50 teachers so we can provide proper support and gather meaningful feedback. After beta, you'll be first in line to invite colleagues.

"What happens after 6 months?"

You'll get discounted pricing to continue using LessonLight. We'll share pricing details during beta based on your feedback about what's fair.

"What if it doesn't work for me?"

No problem. You can stop using it anytime. We just ask that you tell us why so we can improve.

Why We're Building This

We've talked to hundreds of teachers. The same themes come up again and again:

  • "I spend more time planning than teaching"
  • "Differentiation is impossible with 30 students"
  • "I can't find good resources for my subject"
  • "Sunday nights are for lesson planning, not family"
  • "I love teaching, but the workload is unsustainable"

LessonLight exists to fix this. Not by replacing teachers, but by handling the mechanical parts of planning so you can focus on the human parts of teaching.

But we can't build it alone. We need real teachers, in real classrooms, telling us what actually works.

Join Us

This is your chance to shape an AI tool built specifically for teachers, by people who listen to teachers.

50 spots. 6 months free. Generous credits. Direct influence on the product.

If you teach secondary school (UK Curriculum or IB), speak English, and want to help build the future of lesson planning, we want to hear from you.

Apply for the LessonLight Private Beta →

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The sooner you apply, the sooner you can start saving time.

Questions? Email us at beta@lessonlight.ai

LessonLight is currently English-only and supports UK National Curriculum and International Baccalaureate (IB). We're planning to add more curricula and languages based on beta feedback.