Education & eLearning Templates

Elearning Website Template: HTML, Figma, React Options 2026

OrdainIT Updated November 14, 2026 8 min read
Best online courses website templates for eLearning websites and online course businesses
Best online courses website templates for eLearning websites and online course businesses

An elearning website template gives you the pages of a course site, such as the home page, course list, course detail, instructor profile and enrolment form, as ready-made design files. You then connect them to your own system or LMS. This guide explains the formats you can buy, compares three ThemeForest templates using their public listings on 14 November 2026, and shows OrdainIT’s own HTML, Figma, React and Next.js options.

What an Elearning Website Template Is

A template is a design, not a finished learning platform. An HTML or React template gives you pages to edit and publish, but it does not teach students, grade quizzes or take payments by itself. A WordPress theme with an LMS plugin does those jobs. Many buyers pick a template when they want full control of the design, a faster front end or a site that a developer will connect to a custom back end.

Pick a template if you have a developer or a platform such as an LMS API behind it. Pick a WordPress theme with an LMS plugin if you want lessons, quizzes and payments working out of the box.

Formats: HTML, Figma, React and Next.js

  • HTML (Bootstrap): the simplest option. Static pages you can host anywhere or turn into a WordPress theme.
  • Figma: layered design files for a designer to approve the look before development.
  • React: component-based pages for teams that build web apps.
  • Next.js: React with server rendering and routing, useful for course catalogues that need good search visibility.

Choose the format your team already works in, because switching later costs more than any template.

How We Compared These Templates

We opened the eLearniv item page on 14 November 2026. For HiStudy and SkillGro we used ThemeForest’s public search listings and item snippets, which are less detailed, so we leave out any value the listing did not state clearly. We did not copy screenshots, and we earn nothing from the links. Always confirm price and update date on the item page before you buy.

3 ThemeForest Elearning Website Templates

1. HiStudy HTML Template

HiStudy by Rainbow-Themes is an HTML template for online courses and education. The listing shows $21, 1,646 sales and a 4.68-star rating from 41 reviews. It is built on Bootstrap 5 and lists LMS-style dashboard pages and a dark and light mode switcher. The same author also sells a React Next.js version and a WordPress theme. View HiStudy on ThemeForest.

2. SkillGro HTML Template

SkillGro by ThemeGenix is an online courses and education HTML template. The listing shows $14, 237 sales in the item snippet and a 5.00-star rating from 4 reviews. The listings show different update dates, so check the item page for the current one. A React Next.js version is sold separately. View SkillGro on ThemeForest.

3. eLearniv HTML Template

eLearniv by EnvyTheme costs $29 for a Regular License, has 22 sales and one review with no star score, and was last updated on 24 December 2024. It lists 18+ demo variations, 69+ inner pages, Bootstrap 5 and Sass, an AJAX contact form and six months of author support. The old update date means you should test it carefully before building on it. View eLearniv on ThemeForest.

OrdainIT Elearning Website Template Options

OrdainIT builds course site templates in several formats, and we check speed and demos before release. All of them include free lifetime updates. Prices below are the current sale price on our product pages when we checked.

Siksha – Education & Online Course Website Template HTML5
Siksha: online course HTML template by OrdainIT
Educeet – LMS Website Template for Universities, Online Courses & Schools
Educeet: LMS website template by OrdainIT
Educate – Elearning Website Template in Figma
Educate: elearning website template in Figma

OrdainIT Templates Compared

The table below lists what each OrdainIT template includes.

TemplateFormatIncludesSale price
SikshaHTML5 + Bootstrap6+ home pages, 19+ inner pages$09
EducateHTML5 + Bootstrap9 home pages, 46 HTML pages$09
EduceetHTML5 + Bootstrap14 home pages, 64+ inner pages$09
EdunityHTML5 + Bootstrap5+ home pages, 39 HTML pages$09
Educate (Figma)Figma6 homepage layouts, 27+ layered files$9
Edunity (Figma)Figma5 homepage layouts, 33+ layered files$09
Educate (Next.js)Next.js 13.5+, TypeScript5+ home pages, 32+ pages$09
Edunity (React)React JS 18.3+5+ home pages, 30+ pages$09

Which Format Should You Choose?

Elearning template checklist card
  • Static course site or lead-generation site: an HTML template such as Siksha or Educate.
  • University or large course catalogue: Educeet LMS HTML with 14 home pages and 64+ inner pages.
  • Designer-led project: a Figma file, approved first, then developed.
  • Web app with a custom back end: the React or Next.js version.
  • Courses, quizzes and payments out of the box: a WordPress theme such as Educeet or Edunity plus an LMS plugin.

If you are unsure, start with the format your developer already uses, and add the LMS part last.

Launch Checklist for an Elearning Site

  • Choose how lessons, quizzes and payments will work before you design.
  • Import or build one home page and one course page first.
  • Connect the enrolment form and test the emails.
  • Compress images and run a free speed test on a phone.
  • Add privacy and terms pages, and check how you store student data.
  • Back up the site before any update.

Pages Every Course Site Needs

A course site needs more than a home page. Before you buy any template, check that it includes the pages learners actually use.

  • Course list with filters for category, level and price.
  • Course detail with outline, instructor, reviews and an enrol button.
  • Instructor profile pages that build trust.
  • Cart and checkout layouts, or at least a clear link to your payment system.
  • Student dashboard screens for progress, certificates and messages, if you plan an app-like experience.
  • Blog and FAQ pages for search traffic and support questions.
  • Contact and enquiry forms that work on mobile.

A template that lacks one of these pages is not a problem, but you will need to design it yourself, so count that work before you compare prices.

Checks to Run on a Live Demo

Templates usually fail in the details, not on the home page. Open the live demo and test these points before you pay.

  • Resize the browser to a phone width and tap through the menu, course list and form.
  • Run a free speed test such as PageSpeed Insights and compare the mobile score.
  • Check the file list: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, documentation and any source files.
  • Read how updates and support work, and how long support lasts.
  • Search the comments for repeated bug reports and see how the seller replies.

These checks take about twenty minutes and prevent most buying mistakes.

When a WordPress Theme Is the Better Choice

If you do not have a developer, a static design may leave you stuck after launch. A WordPress theme with an LMS plugin such as Tutor LMS or LearnPress already handles lessons, quizzes, certificates and payments, and you can manage it from the dashboard. Our guides to the education WordPress theme and the online course WordPress theme compare checked options. Choose the template route only when design control or a custom back end matters more than a quick launch.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an elearning website template?

It is a ready-made design for a course site, usually in HTML, Figma, React or Next.js. It provides the pages and layout but not the learning system itself.

Can an HTML template run online courses?

On its own, no. It shows courses and collects enquiries. For lessons, quizzes and payments you need an LMS or a custom back end connected to it.

Is an elearning template better than a WordPress theme?

It depends on your team. A template gives design freedom and speed for developers, while a WordPress theme with an LMS plugin is quicker for non-developers.

Which format is best for SEO?

Any format can rank if pages load fast, have clear headings and are crawlable. Next.js and static HTML are common choices for fast course catalogues.

How much does an elearning website template cost?

The three ThemeForest templates above cost $14 to $29 for a Regular License on 14 November 2026. OrdainIT sale prices are listed on each product page.

Need Help With Your Education Website?

Chosen a theme or template? The OrdainIT team, which designs and builds its own WordPress themes and templates, can also get your website live. Pick a fixed-price service:

Want a design to start from? Browse OrdainIT HTML templates, with lifetime updates, or see all WordPress services. Not sure what you need? Contact OrdainIT for a free, no-obligation quote.

See OrdainIT’s themes and customer ratings on OrdainIT’s ThemeForest profile.

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