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What it is

Brockhaus provides online reference works, courses, student training, and digital teaching materials for private customers, schools, and libraries. Its online encyclopedia offers expert-reviewed information across subject areas and is regularly updated. The School Lexicon supports secondary students doing research and preparing presentations or coursework, while the Children’s Lexicon presents child-oriented content through clickable graphics, images, video, and audio. A reading aid can read text aloud and translate articles into more than 60 languages. Brockhaus says subject experts and trained educators create its reference and course materials, which an independent editorial team checks. The service works on internet-connected digital devices. The company states that its servers are hosted in the EU and that it uses SSL encryption for data sent through its websites. The Children’s Lexicon is described as ad-free, without external links, and GDPR-compliant. Individual plans have a 14-day free trial. Adult encyclopedia plans cost €6.99 a month or €69.99 a year; teen and child plans cost €8.99 a month or €89.99 a year.

Spec sheet

Support
Customers can contact support at [email protected]; technical support is available Monday to Friday, 9:00–15:00.Read 8 Oct 2026 · brockhaus.de
Headquarters
Munich, GermanyRead 28 Sep 2026 · brockhaus.de
Founded
Brockhaus states it was founded by Friedrich Arnold Brockhaus in Amsterdam in 1805.Read 8 Oct 2026 · brockhaus.de
Company
The legal entity is NE GmbH | Brockhaus, based at Westenriederstr. 19, 80331 Munich, Germany.Read 8 Oct 2026 · brockhaus.de
Access
Brockhaus says its service website with online courses and reference works works on any digital device with internet access.Read 8 Oct 2026 · brockhaus.de
Child privacy
The Children’s Lexicon is described as ad-free, without external links, and GDPR-compliant.Read 8 Oct 2026 · brockhaus.de
Child-friendly content
The Children’s Lexicon uses clickable graphics, images, video and audio, with content designed for children.Read 8 Oct 2026 · brockhaus.de
Editorial quality
Brockhaus says its reference and course content is produced by subject experts and trained educators, then checked by an independent editorial team.Read 8 Oct 2026 · brockhaus.de
Encyclopedia
The online encyclopedia provides expert-reviewed information across subject areas and is regularly updated.Read 8 Oct 2026 · brockhaus.de
Library licensing
Libraries can choose a base package for children, teenagers or adults, add components, and request a tailored offer; listed license prices are not provided on this page.Read 8 Oct 2026 · brockhaus.de
Privacy and hosting
Brockhaus states that its servers are currently hosted within the EU and that it uses SSL encryption for data sent through its websites.Read 8 Oct 2026 · brockhaus.de
Reading aids
The reading aid can read text aloud and translate articles into more than 60 languages.Read 8 Oct 2026 · brockhaus.de
School reference
The School Lexicon is designed for secondary students and supports online research and preparation for presentations and coursework.Read 8 Oct 2026 · brockhaus.de
What it offers
Brockhaus provides digital reference works, online courses, student training and digital teaching materials for schools, libraries and private customers.Read 8 Oct 2026 · brockhaus.de

Plans and prices

Erwachsene — Brockhaus Enzyklopädie (monthly) €6.99 a month €6,99/ Monat* Brockhaus Enzyklopädie · age recommendation >16 · 14-day free trial Read 8 Oct 2026 · start.brockhaus.de
Jugendliche — Brockhaus Schullexikon (monthly) €8.99 a month €8,99/ Monat* Brockhaus Schullexikon · online media-literacy courses · age recommendation >11 · 14-day free trial Read 8 Oct 2026 · start.brockhaus.de
Kinder — Brockhaus Kinderlexikon (monthly) €8.99 a month €8,99/ Monat* Brockhaus Kinderlexikon · “Recherchieren lernen” online course · age recommendation 7–11 · 14-day free trial Read 8 Oct 2026 · start.brockhaus.de
Erwachsene — Brockhaus Enzyklopädie (annual) €69.99 a year €69,99/ Jahr* Brockhaus Enzyklopädie · age recommendation >16 · 14-day free trial Read 8 Oct 2026 · start.brockhaus.de
Jugendliche — Brockhaus Schullexikon (annual) €89.99 a year €89,99/ Jahr* Brockhaus Schullexikon · online media-literacy courses · age recommendation >11 · 14-day free trial Read 8 Oct 2026 · start.brockhaus.de
Kinder — Brockhaus Kinderlexikon (annual) €89.99 a year €89,99/ Jahr* Brockhaus Kinderlexikon · “Recherchieren lernen” online course · age recommendation 7–11 · 14-day free trial Read 8 Oct 2026 · start.brockhaus.de

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Reference works are reviewed by an independent editorial team.
  • Reading aid offers text-to-speech and translation into 60+ languages.
  • Children’s Lexicon includes graphics, images, video, and audio.
  • Works on internet-connected digital devices.
  • 14-day free trial on individual plans.

Limits

  • No free plan.
  • Technical support is available weekdays, 9:00–15:00.

Who it suits

Brockhaus suits private customers, students, educators, and libraries seeking digital reference or learning materials. Separate content is offered for adults, teenagers, and children.

Verdict

Brockhaus brings reference works and learning materials together for different age groups, with multimedia and reading aids. Compare the age-specific subscription terms and trial before choosing a plan.

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