Walt Disney, Byju's jointly roll out a new learning app for children

Disney.BYJU'S Early Learn app will have animated courses featuring Disney cartoon characters

The Walt Disney Company and education firm Byju’s are jointly rolling out a new leaning app targeted at children aged 6-8 years, Byju’s said on Thursday. Disney.BYJU’S Early Learn app will feature Disney cartoon characters in new course material designed for class 1-3 students.

For Byju’s, the announcement marks its foray into a new category. At present, its Learning App, the company’s core platform launched in 2015, offers courses in class 4-12 category, and for various competitive exams. 

For Disney, the partnership is a first in education space. While the contours of the partnership were not revealed, sources said the two would