Comparison Checked 24 Oct 2026
Little Lingos vs Novakid: which suits your child?
Both run live online English classes for children. Novakid teaches ages 4 to 15 one-on-one, entirely in English, with a game-style learning platform, from US$95 a month. Little Lingos teaches ages 3.5 to 15 in small groups of 3 to 6 or one-on-one, in three stages that go up to public speaking and debate, with fees published in rupees from ₹2,199 a month.
Quick verdict
Choose Novakid if you want one-on-one lessons fully in English, a game platform your child can use between lessons, and teacher feedback plus a video after every lesson.
Choose Little Lingos if you want your child to practise speaking with other children in a small group, to start from age 3.5, to build up to public speaking and debate by 11 to 15, or to pay in rupees from ₹2,199 a month.
Side by side
How they compare
| Little Lingos | Novakid | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages | 3.5 to 15, in three stages | 4 to 15 |
| Format | Small groups of 3 to 6, or one-on-one | One-on-one lessons, plus optional speaking groups |
| Class length | 40 minutes, all live with the trainer | About 40 minutes: 5 minutes of warm-up, 25 minutes with the teacher and 10 minutes of follow-up games |
| Teachers | At least 2 years teaching English to children, background-checked | Certified, with at least 1 year working with children (Novakid FAQ) |
| Skills | Phonics, speaking, reading, writing, public speaking and debate | Grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, reading, listening and speaking, on a CEFR syllabus |
| Fees | Group from ₹2,199 a month, one-on-one from ₹3,499 a month (8 classes, incl. GST), published | From US$95 a month; subscriptions of 3, 6 or 12 months |
| Parent updates | Friday WhatsApp update, term report and a parent-trainer call each term | Teacher feedback and a lesson video after each lesson, plus progress in the parent account |
| Trial and refunds | Free 30-minute demo class; refunds within 7 days of payment | Free trial lesson; 14-day money-back guarantee |
Novakid details are from novakidenglish.com, viewed from India on 24 October 2026. Little Lingos details are from this website.
What is the main difference?
Format. Novakid is built around one-on-one lessons, where your child has the teacher’s full attention for about 25 minutes. Little Lingos is built around small groups of 3 to 6, where your child talks with the trainer and with other children for 40 minutes. One-on-one gives more correction; a small group gives practice in real conversation and turn-taking. Little Lingos also offers one-on-one if you prefer it.
Which is better for a 3 to 6 year old?
Both accept young children: Novakid from age 4 and Little Lingos from 3.5. Little Lingos teaches this age in its Seeds stage, starting with letter sounds, rhymes and first words, with a parent nearby for the first few classes. Novakid teaches fully in English using pictures, gestures and movement. If your child is shy with adults, a small group of children the same age can feel easier.
Which is better for ages 7 to 10?
At this age the choice is mostly about format and budget. Novakid offers a one-on-one route with a game platform for practice between lessons. Little Lingos’ Sprouts stage focuses on reading short books, speaking in full sentences and writing simple stories, with a project each stage such as a comic book or mini podcast.
Which is better for ages 11 to 15?
Little Lingos’ Blooms stage is designed for this age, with public speaking, debate and structured essay and report writing. Novakid accepts children up to 15 on a CEFR-based general English syllabus. If your teenager’s goal is confident speaking in front of others, Blooms is the more direct fit.
How do the costs compare?
Novakid shows prices in US dollars, from US$95 a month, on subscriptions of 3, 6 or 12 months. Little Lingos publishes rupee prices on its fees page: group classes from ₹2,199 a month and one-on-one from ₹3,499 a month, for 8 classes, inclusive of GST, paid monthly or once for 6, 9 or 12 months. Check both on the day you decide, because prices change.
Questions parents ask
Questions parents ask
Is Little Lingos a good alternative to Novakid?
It depends on the format you want. Little Lingos suits families who want small-group speaking practice, a start from age 3.5, public speaking for 11 to 15, or rupee pricing. Novakid suits families who want one-on-one lessons fully in English with a game platform.
Does Novakid offer group classes?
Novakid’s core lessons are one-on-one. Its website also offers international speaking groups as extra practice.
How long are Novakid lessons?
About 40 minutes in total, according to Novakid: 5 minutes of warm-up, 25 minutes of speaking practice with the teacher and 10 minutes of follow-up games.
Which is cheaper, Novakid or Little Lingos?
Novakid starts from US$95 a month. Little Lingos group classes start from ₹2,199 a month and one-on-one from ₹3,499 a month, for 8 classes. Compare the number of classes and minutes with the teacher, not only the monthly price.
Can I try both before deciding?
Yes. Both offer a free trial: Novakid a free trial lesson, and Little Lingos a free 30-minute demo class with a written level report the same day.
Sources, all checked 24 October 2026: Novakid (novakidenglish.com) · Little Lingos fees. Prices and features change, so check each provider’s website before you decide.
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