Teach Primary
Teach Primary: A focused, open-source framework for researching primary teaching quality. Ranked #16 of 27 in Teacher Evaluation Software by our editors (7.6/10); pricing: Free plan; best for primary-education observation researchers.
At a glance
- Editor score7.6 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forPrimary-education observation researchers
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Custom rubricsYes
- Founded2019
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Specialized framework for grades 1–6 classroom observation
- Observer training and reliability certification materials
- SurveyCTO, Excel, and Stata resources support research workflows
Where it doesn't
- Not a conventional standalone SaaS product
- Focused on observation rather than full evaluation workflows
- Digital collection uses the external SurveyCTO platform
Our verdict on Teach Primary
Teach Primary is an open-access classroom observation framework developed by the World Bank for primary classrooms in grades 1–6. It is designed for governments, education programs, and organizations assessing teaching quality, supporting professional development, or monitoring education initiatives. The framework measures time spent on learning, student on-task behavior, classroom culture, instruction, socioemotional skills, and aspects of the learning environment.
Its strongest fit is specialized observation research. The framework is adaptable and modular for local contexts, with observation templates covering teaching practices, classroom culture, instruction, and socioemotional skills. An inclusive-teaching and physical-environment checklist adds context beyond instructional technique. Observer training and reliability certification materials are also included, which supports teams that need a consistent approach to collecting classroom observations.
The operating model is research-oriented rather than SaaS-oriented. Digital data collection is supported through SurveyCTO templates, while Excel and Stata resources cover data entry, cleaning, reliability, and analysis. That combination suits teams with established research workflows and the capacity to manage collection and analysis across several tools. Organizations seeking a conventional platform for broader evaluation management, including feedback, growth tracking, evidence management, or wider platform coverage, should look elsewhere. Pick Teach Primary when the priority is a structured, open-source framework for studying primary teaching practices; choose an alternative when observation is only one part of a larger evaluation workflow.
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Teach Primary pricing
Teach Primary fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Observation templates | Yes |
| Custom rubrics | Yes |
| Feedback workflows | Not verified |
| Professional-growth plans | Not verified |
| Evidence attachments | Not verified |
| Mobile app | Not verified |
| Single sign-on | Not verified |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: SurveyCTO |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | worldbank.org |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Teach Primary integrations
Teach Primary lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- SurveyCTO
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