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For example, the Ratatype typing tutor is recommended by teachers, universities, and educational resources in at least 8 countries — from an elementary school in England to a college in Ukraine. We've rounded up the top recommendations and share exactly who recommends our typing platform and why.
Who recommends Ratatype
Universities and colleges
- University of Sheffield (UK): the Computer Science department blog calls Ratatype a great site for beginners who want to type faster.
- Madonna University (USA): the writing center included Ratatype among the free resources in its Learning to Type guide.
- Ultimate Medical Academy (USA): links to our tips in an article on medical transcription.
- Uzhhorod National University Professional College (Ukraine): in February 2025, the first round of a speed typing competition for freshmen was held on Ratatype.
Schools
- PS2Q Alfred Zimberg School (USA) recommends the lessons and tests to students and calls the certificate an extra source of motivation.
- Cato-Meridian Elementary School (USA) added Ratatype to its “Get faster” section for its speed and accuracy tests and exercises.
- Cooley Springs-Fingerville school library (USA) calls it “another favorite site” for learning touch typing.
- John Keble C of E Primary School (UK) lists Ratatype among four free sites for learning to type.
- The Realschule Bad Staffelstein school newspaper (Germany) recommends Ratatype for learning ten-finger typing.
- A teacher from Extremadura (Spain) runs Ratatype virtual classes for high school students (4º ESO and Bachillerato).
Educational organizations and resources for teachers
- UGT, the education union of Castilla-La Mancha (Spain), recommends Ratatype to teachers for training students and tracking their progress.
- The Tech Tools for Teachers podcast (USA) included Ratatype among three sites for building students' typing skills.
- TheHomeSchoolMom (USA) puts Ratatype first on its list of homeschooling resources.
- Kitchen Table School (UK) offers Ratatype as a ready-made typing course for homeschooling.
- Love Learning Tutors (UK) — among the top 5 sites where kids learn touch typing.
- Maestro Alberto (Italy), an elementary school teacher, recommends Ratatype for classroom use.
- ERIespacio (Spain) writes “Os la recomiendo” and suggests the tutor for lessons and classroom competitions.
Inclusive education specialists
- Kent Dyslexia (UK) names Ratatype among dyslexia-friendly typing programs.
- Dysclick (France), a resource on DYS disorders, included it in its “7 best tools.”
- The OT Toolbox (USA), a resource for occupational therapists, recommends it as a program for kids that offers a certificate and many languages.
Media and educational platforms
- TechRadar (UK) ranks Ratatype 4th among the best typing tutors.
- Popular Science (USA) added it to a roundup of 7 free typing tutors and noted that it's designed for students.
- Laba (Ukraine) names Ratatype first among online typing tutors.
- Happy Monday (Ukraine) recommends Ratatype to beginners getting ready for a job search.
Why educators value Ratatype
Five reasons come up again and again in the recommendations.
- Free features. Madonna University, John Keble Primary School, Online Courses Australia, and Popular Science list Ratatype among free tools — which matters for schools and families.
- Great for beginners of any age. It's recommended for elementary school, for college students, and for adults preparing for work.
- The certificate as motivation. PS2Q, TeachersFirst, and The OT Toolbox specifically mention the certificate: students want to reach the next level.
- Teachers see the whole class's progress. The UGT education union and the teacher from Extremadura value virtual classes, where you can track each student's results.
- Accessible to different learners. Kent Dyslexia and Dysclick recommend Ratatype for children with dyslexia and other DYS disorders, and multilingual support helps students learn in their native language.
How to use Ratatype in class
The experience of teachers from different countries suggests a few ready-made scenarios.
- Virtual class. Create a class, invite your students, and track their progress — just like the teacher from Extremadura does.
- Competitions. UzhNU Professional College held the first round of its freshman competition on Ratatype, and ERIespacio recommends classroom typing speed contests.
- Homework. A few short lessons a week deliver steady results; for homeschooling families, Ratatype becomes a ready-made course.
Try it with your class
More than 20 recommendations from 8 countries — from Sheffield to Uzhhorod — show that Ratatype works in real classrooms. Sign up for Ratatype, create a class, and invite your students — it's free.
Do you use Ratatype in your lessons too? Write to us — and your school could be featured in our next roundup.
