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Khan Academy works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

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Free online learning platform with courses in math, science, and humanities

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

Tested from Syria on a home DSL connection: a Khan Academy video lesson in linear algebra played with captions, and the course lessons opened without issue.

Landing pageWorks

From a Syrian DSL connection, khanacademy.org loaded normally and its course pages opened with no block page or regional notice.

Sign-upWorks

A tester in Syria created a new Khan Academy account using Google sign-up and went on to use it, with the new account showing its starting progress.

Sign-inWorks

Signed in from Syria over DSL, the account's Computing course page loaded with its level and weekly streak tracker.

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If you're experiencing issues accessing Khan Academy in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

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  • Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Partly. The core use of Khan Academy works in Syria, but something else about it fails or has not been checked. This page lists what works and what does not.

Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.

You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting Khan Academy directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.