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*Annual subscription will auto-renew at the standard rate after the initial term. To see when the first issue will be due and to find details of our cancellation policy, check out our FAQs!
Benefits of a National Geographic Kids subscription
- Suitable for nature-loving kids aged 7–12
- 13 issues a year, delivered monthly to your door
- From $7.31 per issue
- New for 2025! FREE access to Nat Geo Explorer online events (worth $30)
- Free postage and plastic-free packaging
- Our magazines are made from PEFC sustainable paper
- 97% of subscribers agree that our magazines support their children's learning*
- Includes downloadable gift certificate
*In a 2024 survey with 3,900 respondents, 97% of respondents agreed that the reader had experienced an educational benefit from reading the magazine.
WHAT’S INSIDE...
- Jaw-dropping photography and entertaining text to engage even the most reluctant readers.
- The latest news, coolest discoveries, and most inspiring stories from around the world.
- Brain-boggling quizzes, fun puzzles, and crafts to keep your child entertained for hours.
- Interviews with the biggest names in science and tech – from astronauts to zoologists.
- Exciting competitions with opportunities to win terrific toys, brilliant books, gadgets, and more.
- Check out a sample copy by clicking: here
Your subscription supports people and planet
We believe that every child has the right to learn about our natural world, so we work hard with schools across the UK to provide free annual subscriptions to a number of disadvantaged children. For further information and terms about our scheme, please email us at schools@ngkids.co.uk Exploration happens because of you. When you read with us, you help further the work of our scientists, explorers, and educators around the world. Our magazines are made from 100% recycled paper and are totally plastic-free!
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When will the first issue arrive?
If you subscribe before midnight on the 6th May, the first magazine will be issue #124 – June Edition, expected to arrive on or around the 23rd June*
If you subscribe after midnight on the 6th May, the first magazine will be issue #125 – June Edition, expected to arrive on or around the 21st July*
*Please note that all the advised delivery dates are ‘on or around’ dates, as we cannot guarantee a specific day for delivery. We ask that you please allow 10 working days after the expected date for delivery, just in case any delays have been caused within transit, before contacting our customer service team.
Can I view a sample copy?
Yes! Please click here to view a sample copy of the magazine.
Can I choose when the subscription starts?
Please ensure you purchase the subscription within the correct date range advised in the FAQ linked here to start the subscription with the preferred issue/date, as we are unable to adjust this once the order has been placed.
Will the gift recipient be notified of the subscription?
No, the recipient will not receive anything from us until their first issue arrives!
Will I be sent a gift certificate to give to the recipient?
Yes, there will be a link to a gift certificate on your confirmation email, which you can either forward on to the gift recipient, or download and print to give to them in person.
If your confirmation email has not come through, please contact the Customer Service team via our AU/NZ Contact Form where they can confirm the details of your order and issue a copy of the gift certificate.
Will the subscription automatically renew?
If you select an Auto-Renew subscription offer, these will auto-renew for a further term after the 6th/13th issue has been organised for dispatch.
If you wish to cancel the auto-renewal feature at any time, you may do so via your NGK account or by contacting our Customer Service team via our AU/NZ Contact Form. For more information on cancellations, please see our full cancellation policy here.
If you select a One-Off Gift subscription offer, these will not auto-renew. Once you have received the 6th/13th issue, no automatic payment will be taken and the subscription will come to a natural end.
How can I cancel my order if I need to?
Please view our full cancellation policy here!
How can I cancel the subscription if I need/want to?
Through our NZ webpage, we can only accept orders for delivery to recipients within the New Zealand. If you wish for your subscription to be sent to a recipient within the Australia, please purchase your via our AU site: here
Inspire curiosity in your classroom with a National Geographic Kids subscription
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One year13 issues a year |
Two years26 issues |
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| 1-4 subscriptions |
$100 per subscription | $195 per subscription |
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Benefits of a National Geographic school subscription
- Multiple subscriptions for your classroom, from $90 per subscription
- Save over $16 per subscription compared to in-store price
- Content covering a multitude of cross-curricular topics to support your pupils' learning
- 13 printed issues per annual subscription, delivered monthly to your school
- Free postage and plastic-free packaging
- Unlimited access to our curriculum-aligned, digital school resources
*Save up to 23% compared to the retail price of $116.87 for 13 issues.
**In a recent user survey with over 3,900 subscriber respondents, 97% of respondents agreed with this statement.
WHAT’S INSIDE...
- Jaw-dropping photography and entertaining text to engage even the most reluctant readers.
- The latest news, coolest discoveries, and most inspiring stories from around the world.
- Brain-boggling quizzes, fun puzzles, and crafts to keep your child entertained for hours.
- Interviews with the biggest names in science and tech – from astronauts to zoologists.
- Exciting competitions with opportunities to win terrific toys, brilliant books, gadgets, and more.
Your subscription supports people and planet
National Geographic Kids magazine educates thousands of planet-passionate readers each month and inspires the next generation to protect and care for our beautiful planet. Exploration happens because of you. When you read with us, you help further the work of our scientists, explorers, and educators around the world. Our magazines are made from PEFC sustainable paper and are posted using sustainable paper envelopes.
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Select this to receive an issue before the main subscription starts. Delivery typically within 14 working days from order! If you didn’t spot it on the subscriptions page check when the first issue of the main term selected will be due by clicking here.
