When you add a student to your Family Account, you’ll be asked to indicate their current ability level from a list. Our levels are arranged by skill and by age, so students are always with a group of peers who have roughly comparable abilities and maturity. We believe that is the best way to learn . The best way to ensure your student is in the perfect level for them is through a free preview lesson, at which an teacher can work with your child and determine their skill and comfort level. Schedule a preview lesson by logging into your FOSS Family account.