Kuraplan is an AI planning tool that goes beyond single lessons to whole units, worksheets and weekly planning. It started in New Zealand and now has a UK version. Here is what it does well, where it falls short, and whether it deserves a place in a UK school.
What is Kuraplan?
Kuraplan is an AI planning assistant for teachers. You describe what you are teaching and it generates lesson plans, unit plans and worksheets, with tools to turn a plan into a slideshow and to create images for resources. It also offers a weekly planning feature built around your timetable. The company is based in New Zealand, and it offers a UK version aligned to the national curriculum in England.
What Kuraplan does well
- Unit-level planning. Many AI tools think one lesson at a time. Kuraplan can sketch a sequence of lessons, which is closer to how good planning actually works.
- Resources alongside plans. Worksheets and slideshows come from the same starting point, so they match.
- Differentiation prompts. Teachers who describe their class in detail report better-pitched lessons and differentiated strategies.
- Weekly planning. Useful for teachers covering several subjects, such as primary class teachers or secondary teachers of PE, art or DT.
Where to be careful
- Check curriculum alignment yourself. A tool that serves several countries can blend curriculum language. Check objectives against your own scheme of work and the national curriculum.
- Plans are not pedagogy. A neatly formatted plan can still have a weak sequence or thin practice. Read it as a draft from a colleague, not a finished product.
- Keep pupil data out. Describe your class in general terms — "mixed ability, several EAL pupils" — without names or identifying details.
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How much does Kuraplan cost?
Kuraplan offers a way to try it before paying, with paid plans for individual teachers and options for schools. Pricing changes, so check Kuraplan's website for the current plans. As with any tool, run a two-week trial on real planning before paying.
Kuraplan vs the alternatives
| Tool | Strongest at |
|---|---|
| Kuraplan | Units, worksheets and weekly planning |
| Oak Aila | Free, curriculum-aligned single lessons with quizzes |
| Chalkie | Polished lesson slideshows fast |
| Monsha | Course and resource planning with wide export options |
For the full comparison, see the best AI lesson plan generators for UK teachers.
Should your school approve it?
For planning without pupil data, Kuraplan is relatively low risk. Check its privacy policy and where data is processed, add it to the approved list in your AI policy, and make sure staff know what can and cannot go into it.
How to test Kuraplan on a real unit
- Choose a unit you will teach next half-term.
- Give Kuraplan your unit overview: key knowledge, number of lessons and prior learning.
- Generate the unit outline, then two full lessons with worksheets.
- Compare with your existing plans: is the sequence sound? Is practice sufficient?
- Teach one lesson and note how much editing it needed.
Describing your class without personal data
Kuraplan produces better-pitched lessons when you describe your class. You can do that without any identifying information:
"Mixed-ability Year 6 class of 28. Around a third working below expected in reading. Several pupils with English as an additional language. Two pupils need a high level of visual support."
That gives the tool what it needs while keeping names, diagnoses and personal details out — which is exactly what your data protection rules require.
Who it suits
- Primary class teachers planning several subjects each week.
- Secondary teachers covering subjects outside their specialism.
- Teachers who prefer to plan by unit rather than lesson by lesson.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kuraplan?
Kuraplan is an AI planning tool that generates lesson plans, unit plans and worksheets, with slideshow and weekly planning features. It offers a UK version aligned to the national curriculum in England.
Is Kuraplan free?
Kuraplan offers a way to try it before paying, with paid individual and school plans. Check its website for current pricing.
Is Kuraplan aligned to the UK curriculum?
It offers a UK version aimed at the national curriculum in England. Always check objectives against your own scheme of work.
Is Kuraplan safe for schools?
For planning without pupil data it is relatively low risk. Check its privacy terms and add it to your school's approved tools list.
Kuraplan or Oak Aila?
Aila is free and built on Oak's curriculum content, so it is the natural starting point. Kuraplan is worth testing if you want unit-level and weekly planning.