The #1 AI Essay Grader for Teachers

Reduce grading time by 80%. Grade your entire class's essays in 2 minutes or less and deliver high-quality, specific and actionable feedback to your students.

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Benefits

Why teachers choose EssayGrader

Time efficiency & streamlined grading

Simplify and speed up the grading process with our AI Grader, allowing you to focus on impactful teaching. 

Consistency
& fairness

Ensure fair essay grading by removing bias and aligning with state standards like Texas STAAR, Florida B.E.S.T. and CCSS.  

Actionable insights
& feedback

Receive detailed essay feedback and growth insights you can seamlessly share with your students. 

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how it works

A simple process.
No tech skills needed with our AI essay grader.

1

Upload your own rubrics

Upload the rubrics you use in your classroom including CCSS, AP LEQ, IB rubrics and set custom criteria for each assignment.

2

Upload essays

Upload entire class submissions in a single click from Google Classroom, Canvas, Google Drive, and One Drive.

3

Download results at scale

Get detailed feedback and error reports on the essays, ready to share with your students.

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Testimonials

What teachers say about our essay grader

"EssayGrader AI is unparalleled in giving students the opportunity to practice their writing and receive the feedback they need to improve. The extensive practice my students get from EssayGrader reduces my grading workload and prepares them for the timed writes I read and score, as well as for the AP exam itself."

Hannah Jaspard
Teacher, Bolsa Grande High School, California

"This is the first time that an innovation has directly impacted my ability to reach students at a higher level. EssayGrader helps me not to be bogged down by the tedious, albeit necessary, minutia of things like conventions and grammar which frees up my grading time for me to teach and evaluate the “art” of writing."

Sammy Young
Teacher, La Vernia ISD, Texas

"EssayGrader has been phenomenal to use for my ELA classes.I grade all of my ELA essays with Common Core State Standards, and it probably saves me 5-6 hours of time per week. I loved it so much that I recommended it to our principal, and we are looking to roll this out with other teachers at our school."

Ameer Asghar
Teacher, Maplewood Schools, Ontario

Frequently asked questions

Our answers to some of the most common questions teachers ask us. Feel free to contact us, if you don't see your particular question.

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How it works:

How does EssayGrader work?

EssayGrader is an AI-powered essay grading platform designed to help teachers streamline the grading process and save hours of time.

Our AI essay grader allows teachers in the elementary, middle school, high school, and college levels to recreate their grading rubrics, customized to match their specific curriculum and standards.

Teachers can directly import student submissions from their learning management systems like Google Classroom, Canvas, and soon, Schoology into EssayGrader. 

Using advanced AI technology and proprietary algorithms, EssayGrader instantly applies the rubric to scan, analyze, and evaluate each paper. It delivers accurate grades and detailed feedback for the entire class in just minutes.

What are the advantages of using an AI Essay Grader?

 An AI essay grader like EssayGrader can transform how teachers handle grading. Here’s how:

  • Faster grading: Grade an entire class in minutes instead of hours.
  • Consistent results: Every submission is evaluated using the assigned rubric, reducing bias and fatigue.
  • Built for scale: Whether it’s 30 students or 300, EssayGrader can handle large volumes with ease.
  • Flexible to your needs: Works with custom rubrics, multiple subjects, and even different languages.
  • Actionable feedback: Delivers clear, rubric-aligned comments that help students improve.

EssayGrader is designed to support - not replace the nuanced judgement of teachers. It speeds up the process while keeping you in control.

How does the AI essay grader differ from traditional grading methods?

EssayGrader leverages advanced artificial intelligence to significantly streamline and accelerate the grading process. Unlike traditional grading methods, which are time-intensive and can lead to inconsistent results due to fatigue or human bias, EssayGrader provides instant, objective, and rubric-aligned evaluations every time. By automating repetitive grading tasks, EssayGrader frees teachers to spend more time delivering personalized feedback and engaging with students, improving learning outcomes and classroom interactions.

Why does EssayGrader feel faster and simpler than other AI grading tools I’ve tried?

It mostly comes down to the thoughtful product design and the quality of our AI models. EssayGrader’s integrations with Google Classroom, Canvas and Schoology learning management systems are natively built into the platform, with no reliance on third-party middleware. That means no extra steps for the teacher, no app-hopping, and a friction less grading experience for the teacher. Everything works securely and seamlessly within EssayGrader, so you can import student work and start grading right away - without sacrificing speed or compromising student data privacy. Additionally, we leverage the most advanced AI models to deliver faster, more accurate, and more efficient grading.

Do you support my school standards and rubrics?

Absolutely! EssayGrader supports all major U.S curriculum standards and academic frameworks, including CCSS (with state-specific adaptations), Texas STAAR, Florida B.E.S.T., Arkansas ATLAS, College Board AP, and more. We also support international standards like IB, Cambridge, British, Australian, Canadian, New Zealand, and Singapore frameworks.

You can explore our library of 400+ prebuilt rubrics, or easily create your own rubric in under a minute by uploading your rubric files. It’s fast, flexible, and built to match your exact teaching needs.

How reliable are EssayGrader generated grades?

EssayGrader’s grading is highly accurate, with less than 4% variance compared to human grading - based on a study of over 1000 essays. In fact, we're the trusted AI grading partner for one of the largest alternate Teaching certification programs in the world. They grade over 200,000 assignments using our program. The minor variance may arise from personal biases or grading fatigue. While EssayGrader works to minimize errors and ensure reliable results, we encourage teachers to be part of the feedback loop with the students. Our built-in features allow teachers to review and adjust feedback before sharing it with students.

Can I use EssayGrader to detect AI writing and plagiarism in the classroom?

Yes and yes! EssayGrader includes built-in tools for both AI writing detection and plagiarism checks. If a submission shows signs of AI-generated content or overlaps with work from other students, it will be flagged for your review. It’s a simple way to uphold academic integrity while streamlining your grading process.

Is EssayGrader just for grading essays?

Absolutely not! Teachers use EssayGrader to grade short answers, DBQs, research reports, case studies, long-form essays, short-form essays, journals, summaries, and more. If it involves writing, EssayGrader can handle the grading with precision.

Can I use Essay Grader to grade subjects other than English?

Definitely! EssayGrader isn’t just for English teachers. Thousands of educators use it to grade all kinds of writing - from History essays, to lab reports in Biology, to persuasive pieces in Social Studies or reflections in a Health class. If your students are writing it and there is a rubric to grade it, EssayGrader can handle it!

Can I use EssayGrader to grade writing in other languages?

Absolutely! EssayGrader supports multiple languages - including Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese, and more. You can set both the input and feedback language to match your classroom needs. For example, a Spanish teacher in the U.S. can choose to receive feedback in either English or Spanish. We also support different versions of English, like U.S., U.K., and Australian English, so your feedback stays regionally accurate.

How does EssayGrader support Student Privacy?

We take a privacy-first approach and follow strict data minimization practices. Student names, emails, or IDs are never required to grade assignments.

All student work remains fully owned by the teacher or school, and is protected with encryption both in transit and at rest. We use submissions solely to generate grading feedback. We never use them to train AI essay grading models, and we never resell or share any data.

Teachers have full control and can delete submissions at any time. EssayGrader is FERPA and COPPA compliant, follows the NIST cybersecurity framework, is SOC 2 Type I certified, and uses industry-standard security protocols to keep your data safe.

For schools & districts:

Do you provide teacher training or onboarding?

Yes! Every school receives a live onboarding training session at the time of purchase, so your staff can start grading with confidence from day one. We also offer two free certification courses for educators who want to become EssayGrader AI Certified - perfect for those who want to deepen their skills and master the platform.

In fact, schools that complete our expert-led onboarding see a 33% increase in usage, thereby giving you a better ROI on EssayGrader. We strongly recommend adding training to ensure your Teachers get the most out of Essay Grader AI.

What information do you collect about staff and students?

We take a privacy-first approach and follow strict data minimization practices. Student names, emails, or IDs are never required to grade assignments.

All student work remains fully owned by the school, and is protected with encryption both in transit and at rest. We use submissions solely to generate grading feedback. We never use them to train AI models, and we never resell or share any data.

Your educators have full control and can delete submissions at any time. EssayGrader is FERPA and COPPA compliant, follows the NIST cybersecurity framework, is SOC 2 Type I certified, and uses industry-standard security protocols to keep your data safe.

Can you please share your W-9 form?

You can download our W-9 from essaygrader.ai/W-9 or request it by emailing hello@essaygrader.ai.

Do you sign Data Privacy Agreements (DPAs) with schools?

Yes, we do. EssayGrader signs DPAs with school districts and is listed on the National Data Privacy Agreement (NDPA) database. If your district uses its own DPA, feel free to send it over at privacy@essaygrader.ai. Due to the high volume of requests, please allow up to 2 weeks for our legal team to review and respond.

Does EssayGrader offer school-wide plans?

Absolutely! We partner with schools, school districts, and universities in the U.S, U.K, Canada, Australia, Vietnam, Japan and South Korea  to provide tailored, school-wide solutions. Book a quick demo to learn more about our plans and how EssayGrader can support your teachers at scale.

Can my school or district purchase EssayGrader?

Absolutely! In addition to individual educator plans, EssayGrader offers school and district-wide plans. If you're interested, just reach out to us at hello@essaygrader.ai or book a demo here and we’ll help customize a plan that fits your school's needs.

You can also check out our Schools & Districts section in the FAQ for more details.

Integrations & tech access

What LMS platforms does EssayGrader integrate with?

EssayGrader integrates directly with Google Classroom, Canvas, and Schoology. These are native integrations built into the platform, meaning there’s no need for third-party middleware. Teachers can import student submissions, grade them using EssayGrader, and export the results back to the choice of their LMS - all without extra steps, app-switching, or added friction. It’s a fast, secure, and seamless experience that protects student data and saves valuable time.

Does EssayGrader integrate with Google Classroom?

Yes! EssayGrader integrates seamlessly with Google Classroom. You can import assignments, grade them using your rubric, check for AI and Plagiarism and sync grades back to the Classroom - all in just a few clicks. It’s our most popular integration, with over half a million assignments graded through it so far.

Does EssayGrader integrate with Canvas LMS?

Yes! EssayGrader integrates seamlessly with Canvas LMS. You can import assignments, grade them using your rubric, check for AI and Plagiarism and sync grades back to the Canvas (SpeedGrader) - all in just a few clicks. It’s our 2nd most popular integration, with over 400,000 assignments graded so far.

Does EssayGrader integrate with Schoology?

We are working on a Schoology integration and we should release that by September 2025.

EssayGrader is blocked on my school network. How do I enable it?

 Ask your IT team to whitelist the following domains:

  • essaygrader.ai
  • app.essaygrader.ai

If they need any help, feel free to contact us by sending a quick note to support@essaygrader.ai and we’ll be happy to assist.

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