The Online School of Bridge

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Welcome to the most interactive online bridge lesson library in the world

Learn to Play Bridge Online


Hi, I'm Joan Butts, founder of the Online School of Bridge, experienced bridge teacher and player.
  • Over 20 courses, 130 lessons and 650 activities
  • Suitable for all skill levels
  • Accessible on all devices
  • Choose between Acol and Standard American bidding systems
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Some of the features include:
Guided Learning

A curriculum to guide you through different courses that match your skills and experience - choose your own adventure!

Self Paced

Take your time to review lessons at whatever speed you're comfortable with and learn in the comfort and privacy of your own home.

Track Progress

Keep track of your progress across more than 20 courses and three skill levels - beginner, intermediate and experienced.

Each lesson contains:
Videos

Watch as I demonstrate bridge concepts clearly and simply

Notes

Download, print and read my online lesson notes

Hands

Reinforce what you’ve learned by playing practice hands

Quizzes

Test your knowledge of key concepts in each lesson

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The Mechanics

Playing bridge is a great way to improve your mental fitness by playing cards. In this lesson, you will be introduced to the essential elements of the game.

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More Suit Play

When you plan to develop extra tricks in suits, there are two extra possibilities at your disposal. Not only do you have Promotion, Length and Finesse, you now have the possibility of using the trump suit, and discarding losers on winners.

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Splinter Raises

A splinter is a jump, usually by responder, to a level beyond that which has a natural meaning. It shows a hand with four + card trump support, and a singleton or void in the suit bid. Learn how to manage Splinter Raises in this lesson.

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To access any free lesson, just create an account by providing your name and email address. No payment or credit card details are needed to try my free lessons.

Live Online Lessons

These interactive lessons with Joan are delivered live online, with screen sharing, topic discussions and most importantly, your questions answered. Priced at $20 per lesson or access for FREE as a Platinum Member!
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Connect in our exclusive online Community

Platinum Members also have access to our online Community where you can talk with other players, discuss the lessons and ask Joan questions.

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  • Access the entire Lesson Library (20+ courses)
  • Weekly eNewsletter with extra tips from Joan
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  • Access the entire Lesson Library (20+ courses)
  • Play unlimited random hands
  • PLUS
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  • Cancel anytime

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  • Access the entire Lesson Library (20+ courses)
  • Weekly eNewsletter with extra tips from Joan
  • Play unlimited random hands
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Become a Platinum Member
  • Access the entire Lesson Library (20+ courses)
  • Play unlimited random hands
  • PLUS
  • Joan's Live Online Lessons for free
  • Join our Community forum
  • Cancel anytime

Joan has helped thousands of people around the world to learn and enjoy the wonderful game of bridge

Carole B

Joan is so lovely and the lessons are outstanding. I have started going through them from the beginning and am shocked at how much I have forgotten. Thank you all, your effort is very much appreciated and beautiful - Joan you are doing a fantastic job with the lessons and reviews.

Oscar Vasquez

I’m thrilled with the new approach. Much easier to navigate. As an advanced beginner / early intermediate, I can see a clear path of which lessons I should take.

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Sandy

I have found your online offerings to be invaluable. Your website with its ordered and detailed lessons and access to online ‘play’ encourages mental agility no matter where I am, day or night!

Marie J.

Thanks to Joan’s Online School of Bridge, I am building confidence in my Bridge game!

Christine E.

Joan, just letting you know how much I am enjoying the Zoom lessons! They are outstanding and after having done just the two so far I can’t tell you how much I have learnt!

Frequently Asked Questions
As long as you like! You'll have access to all courses as long as you remain a member. If you are a Platinum member, you'll also have access to Community and the live lessons Joan creates and records.
Yes! We have bridge players from all over the world in our OSOB community. The bidding system Joan teaches is Five Card Major Standard (SAYC), and Two over One Game Force. These are the most modern and popular systems. You're sure to increase your skills regardless of where you live or how you play.
Click on a course in our Lesson Library to see all the lessons included in that course. Or, try a free lesson by signing up to any of three free lessons further up this page. They are set at different levels of experience.
Yes! If you are a beginner, we recommend starting with the three courses that teach the foundations of playing bridge - Bidding 1, Play 1, and Defence 1. From there, depending on your interest, there are more than 15 courses to choose from. 
If you are an experienced bridge player, start at the 12 courses in the Experienced category. You could also review courses in the Intermediate and Beginner categories to enhance or refresh.
Joan Butts is an internationally renowned bridge player and teacher. For the last three decades, Joan has taught bridge to thousands of people around the world. She owned her own club, and worked as the National Teaching Coordinator with the Australian Bridge Federation for many years. For more information about Joan's bridge expertise and tertiary teaching qualifications, click on About on the top menu.
Joan teaches the most popular and modern bidding system in the world. The other aspects of bridge - declarer play and defence - don’t depend on any system, and they are universally relevant. You're sure to increase your bridge knowledge and skills on the OSOB.
We offer refunds in accordance with ACCC guidelines. Our full refund policy is available in Terms and Conditions. Click at the bottom of any page on our website to view these.

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