What is Squid Academy?
Squid Academy is an esports education platform for schools, colleges, universities and youth organisations. It turns students' interest in gaming into structured learning through teacher-ready esports curriculum, a dedicated learning management system (LMS) and team-based competition. Institutions can deliver a purposeful esports programme without requiring teachers to be experienced gamers.
For secondary schools, Modern Sport Pathways & Competition uses gameplay, defined team roles and guided activities to develop communication, teamwork, leadership, digital citizenship and responsible gaming habits. Students can explore esports careers beyond playing, including broadcasting, content creation and event production, while educators assess work and track progress.
For universities and colleges, The Business of Esports covers the industry's commercial and operational side. Play The Game provides progression-based training for esports centres and organised youth settings. Mind Your Game adds student wellbeing resources, while the Esports Educator Certificate Program helps staff deliver esports education with confidence.
The Squid Academy platform brings lesson materials, class and cohort management, assignments, feedback and tournament delivery together. Institutions can choose self-directed implementation or guided support, with staffing and coaching options where available.
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An internet connection and a compatible browser are needed for the learning platform. Equipment for practical esports activities depends on the program and game titles an institution chooses.
The LMS and lesson materials are available after onboarding. Allow additional planning time to set up classes, staff access, and any competitions.
Teacher-ready lesson frameworks, facilitation guides, and onboarding documentation are included. Guided plans add scheduled implementation support. The Esports Educator Certificate Program is available for educators.
Support includes email and phone contact, online FAQs, and a knowledge center. Guided school plans also include scheduled support and a named Squid Academy contact.
School must create the account.
Squid Academy programs are designed for organization-led delivery by schools, colleges, universities, and youth programs.
Squid Academy Pricing
FreemiumPaid SubscriptionOne-Off Fee
School curriculum licences start at $990 per classroom (up to 50 students) per year for self-directed delivery. Guided school delivery starts at $1,990 per classroom per year; whole-institution and custom delivery options are also available. University, esports centre, and standalone wellbeing programs have separate pricing. Prices vary by region and program.
