Life skills for teens, taught by a teacher

Real-world life skills your teen will actually use

Adulting in a Box is our online course that teaches teens how to read the fine print, land a job, understand a paycheck, manage money, file taxes, build credit, and live on their own.

7 self-paced modules · $49 one time · Lifetime household access

THE ONLINE COURSE

Adulting in a Box

Legalese Jobs Paychecks Money Taxes Credit Moving Out

Why families choose Next Level Academy

Written by a real teacher

Every lesson comes from a 20-year classroom veteran and 2020 Teacher of the Year who knows how teens learn.

Practical, not preachy

Short lessons, plain English, and real tasks: pay stubs, leases, tax forms, and spending plans.

Learn it before it costs them

The cheapest time to learn about credit, contracts, and taxes is before the first mistake.

Inside Adulting in a Box

Seven modules that take your teen from first job to first apartment, each with a hands-on challenge.

  1. Legalese Decoder
  2. Job Ready
  3. Getting Paid
  4. Money Basics
  5. Taxes Without the Panic
  6. Credit & Debt
  7. Living on Your Own

Need one skill fast? Grab a digital guide.

Short PDF guides from the Teen Life Skills Level Up Series. Instant download, $7.99 each, or all five for $19.99.

What parents say about our guides

From Amazon reviews of the Teen Life Skills Level Up Series

★★★★★

"My son said the money basics book was more complete and clearer than any module in his personal finance class. He's taken over his own laundry and started cooking."

Teacher and parent of two

★★★★★

"As a therapist and mother of four, I highly recommend this collection. It builds real confidence and gives parents a way to coach their teens through the transition to independence."

Therapist and mother of four

★★★★★

"Each guide is written in the briefest and clearest way, a wealth of practical information. The pro tips and common mistakes sections alone are worth the price."

Verified Amazon reviewer

FOR TEACHERS & SCHOOLS

Next Level Money curriculum

A complete 5-unit, 35-lesson financial literacy curriculum for grades 8 to 12, aligned to Georgia's personal finance graduation requirement.

See the curriculum

FREE DOWNLOAD

25 things your teen should know before moving out

A 2-minute checklist that shows exactly where your teen is ready and where the gaps are.

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Next Level Academy

Real-world life skills for teens, created by a 20-year classroom teacher in Roswell, Georgia.

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