As students, parents, and educators begin to see the value of online education, more and more schools are choosing to move online. Take a look at what makes online schools a great choice!
Students who choose to attend online schools can earn academic qualifications that are recognized and respected around the world. Online classes can allow students to interact with a diverse, global, and intercultural group of students and offers international students a unique cultural experience and studying online has become an legitimate pathway into world-renowned international universities.
Finding the right online school can broaden a student’s educational possibilities far beyond what they might be able to encounter in their surrounding area and can help students who might have struggled with traditional schools shine.
British Schools have achieved a strong reputation for quality, and are respected and recognized all over the world. The National Curriculum of England—also commonly referred to as the “UK Curriculum” or “British Curriculum” is the first choice for many families.
According to The International School Consultancy’s research, there are over 3,300 schools (as of March 2017) offering the UK curriculum making it the most demanded ones across all international schools around the world. The British curriculum is a very structured curriculum and one of the main benefits is how transferable it is, allowing students to move seamlessly from country to country or back to the UK.
Students who study the British Curriculum earn academic qualifications that are recognized and respected around the world.
Top 3 British Online Schools in the World
Highgrove Online School is a haven for ambitious pupils who want the very best all-round British education wherever they might be in the world. We offer a warm school community, an academic programme that supports pupils to achieve to the very best of their ability at GCSE and A level, and an extra-curricular programme that is second to none. We are designed to offer a world-class education to rival that of the very best UK independent schools and to support pupils into the most competitive degree courses in the world’s leading universities. Last year our team supported 65% of pupils to achieve places in the world’s top 100 ranked universities, including Oxford and Cambridge. As well as full time online schooling, we offer part time A level, GCSE, EPQ and elective courses, and bespoke programmes including individual tuition to tailor for the exact needs of each pupil.
The online school community that revolves around you.
With over 16 years of experience and more than 10,000 alumni, we are the original online school.
King’s InterHigh is an independent British international online school. Offering Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form education, we cater to students from age 7 – 18 who are looking for a high-quality British and international education, working towards International GCSEs, A Levels, or the IB Diploma Programme, delivered in a way that revolves around their needs and interests. All with the backing of Inspired, the world’s leading education group.
Considered the original online school and founded in 2005, King’s InterHigh offers easy access to quality live and recorded lessons from anywhere in the world. Lessons are designed and optimised for online and taught by fully qualified and experienced UK teachers. Combined with a proven educational model and innovative delivery, we bring life to lessons and increase students' involvement in learning new concepts. With small classes, interactive lessons and lots happening outside the classroom, our school is designed to fit around our students’ lifestyle, providing them with an edge over traditional mainstream schooling.
The school is an extraordinary blend of 50 years of academic excellence of the King’s College Group and of InterHigh’s 15+ years of delivering unparalleled online education. With over 10,000 alumni and graduates progressing to fulfilling careers and to further studies in universities across the UK and internationally, King’s InterHigh is a global learning community.
Exam results are outstanding for a non-selective online school, with graduates going on to UK and international universities as well as fulfilling careers in many industries. In 2019, of the King’s InterHigh graduates who applied to university, 47% went to Russell Group Universities, with 10% studying Medicine or Aerospace Engineering. We bring over 40 years of excellence in the International Baccalaureate® through the Inspired group to deliver the world’s first fully online IB Diploma. Inspired learners regularly achieve high IB results year after year, with our highest-scoring school recording an average of 39 points in 2021.
King’s InterHigh students are also active in sports and the arts, with some of our students managing professional acting and athletic careers while attending school.
The school represents an immersive and personalised approach to learning, preparing students for the virtual global workplaces of the future. King’s InterHigh is part of the Inspired Education Group, with over 70 schools across five continents. Our students have the opportunity to enjoy on-campus experiences at some of the group’s premium boarding schools, and through summer camps and exchange programmes, they can connect with a global network of over 50,000 students worldwide, benefitting from a blend of both online and offline learning experiences. Extra-curricular events and experiences include the Model United Nations and Student Leadership Conference, a virtual event organised by a student committee. This forms part of King’s InterHigh’s rounded approach to developing 21st Century skills and building a virtual community between our students, alongside the academic experience of the school.
For a school that revolves around you, where every student's unique potential is nurtured and fulfilled, visit the King's InterHigh website to discover online study options or discuss admissions.
Eureka Learning is a private online school that provides online education to students aged 5 to 18 years old. Our online school provides a broad and creative British curriculum to students worldwide. We offer a flexible and personalised virtual learning approach that allows students to learn at times that suit them, giving them more time for the activities they love. Our school provides a high standard of online education that is designed to encourage communication, engagement, and interaction in lessons to build up learners’ confidence. Our welcoming teaching team also provides ongoing support to students throughout their learning through feedback and tailored lessons designed to help them progress. We offer flexibility around full-time and part-time learning as pupils have the freedom to choose how they prefer to learn.
My Education Online is an affordable, family-based British online school offering live, innovative, and interactive classes. While we primarily serve students in the UAE and other Middle Eastern countries, we welcome learners from around the world, provided they can join classes according to our schedule.
Our mission is to deliver a well-rounded education that nurtures the academic, personal, and social growth of our students whilst ensuring that their learning environment is one which produces caring, balanced and morally grounded individuals. We prepare students for internationally recognised British qualifications, including iGCSE and A-level examinations, equipping them for future success.
Our vision is to make high-quality, inclusive education accessible to students everywhere, ensuring that learning knows no borders.
CambriLearn offers online virtual classes, with interactive lessons, and teacher support for flexible and engaging remote learning.
Our parents and students choose CambriLearn and our International British Curriculum (Cambridge or Pearson Edexcel) for its unrivalled flexibility, giving students the ability to work at their own pace.
Students can enrol in pre-school (Learning to Read and Write) courses and finish their schooling with their AS and A Levels.
Cambridge Online School & College International is an online school based in Cambridge that provides high-quality education to students aged 5 to 18 years worldwide. Learners are taught via live video lessons that are designed to be flexible, personalised, and engaging. We are focused on creating a welcoming and friendly online learning environment that puts students’ learning needs above all. Our school offers an easily accessible, tailored education approach connecting students worldwide. Working towards their GCSEs and A Levels, students are provided with individual support and feedback to ensure they can progress and excel.
Nisai Learning provides a blended, personalised learning experience for non-traditional learners helping them achieve extraordinary personal outcomes. We have been inspiring students to be the best version of themselves by unlocking their potential to change the world since 1996. Our approach is flexible and tailored to individual needs and requirements.
We are certified by the Department of Education, have been awarded the IQM Centre of Excellence Award and are the only online learning provider to be Section 41 approved. We partner with award winning global educational providers such as Cambridge International and Pearson and leading local providers to help students achieve extraordinary success in examinations. This has enabled us to advise the UN on global educational initiatives and work with SEAMEO across Asia.
Teaching students aged 11 to 19, or up to 25 with an Education Health & Care Plan (EHCP) requires a committed and versatile teaching team. Our teachers are here to support by teaching to the highest standards and delivering extraordinary outcomes for your child. What helps us do this is the stability of our teaching team, with many members of staff supporting Nisai students for over five years.
Our online education platform and teaching re-engages students with their studies, helping them to not only continue but also excel in their education. We offer comprehensive education packages that include online learning (British and International curriculums), virtual or face-to-face mentoring, and technology to enhance reading and writing skills. We also provide parental and customer support, with easy to access online portals which hold attendance records and reports; pastoral support; wellbeing centre and support; interactive clubs; careers advice and guidance, all within a secure online environment.
Elea High Online School is a small, supportive, family-oriented Secondary and Sixth Form online school where every student is valued for the unique qualities they bring to an inclusive, caring, global school community.
Employing high-quality teachers, many of whom are examiners, enables Elea High Online School to deliver effective and engaging lessons that follow the English National Curriculum, enhanced by the integration of the tenets of the 21st Century Curriculum.
Lessons are delivered live to class sizes of up to twelve, ensuring all students receive a personalised approach and can realise their potential in a conducive learning environment.
Additional individual tuition is also available.
We offer students a full British curriculum from Year 3 through to A-Levels. With flexible timetables, small group lessons or a completely bespoke 1:1 plan, your child will enjoy live lessons from expert teachers in the subjects you choose.
Our school includes elite athletes juggling academics and training, students with SEND, children being homeschooled, students living abroad and children whose parents simply want their children to learn from home. Students are taught by over 50 subject specialists, experienced in teaching online.
Our approach builds confidence and understanding both within and outside the curriculum. Additional academic support and pastoral care are provided through weekly group and one-to-one tutorials. We also offer clubs, and school trips and invite guest speakers, providing opportunities for enrichment and new experiences.
We support and guide but we will encourage your child to develop independence, enjoy debate and love learning. Children in our small groups thrive with dedicated teachers. Engaged and active, our students make great progress.
Inventum International is revolutionising education by being the first online international school to offer a hybrid approach to education.
We are a registered online Cambridge International School, providing affordable, high-quality, globally recognised courses and qualifications.
We offer a broad spectrum of subjects to suit all learning styles and abilities. Our learners can choose from a range of personalised tiered packages that will offer each individual learner the appropriate amount of help, support and feedback required, alongside the opportunity to develop their well-being, personal mindsets and future career readiness.
Our asynchronous learning platform, Canvas, offers learners access to their coursework, resources and assessments in real-time with the flexibility of allowing them to learn on their own schedule.
We are the only online partner school of The Knowledge Society (TKS), allowing us to offer an excellent range of future-focused learning modules on exciting and emerging technologies.
Our innovative modular course designs allow learners to work at their own pace, on their own schedule while providing the safety net of a dedicated study coach to ensure progress is always made.
We offer unparalleled flexibility and convenience to learn anytime, anywhere, according to each learner's unique situation and needs.
bina is a global, accredited school that fits families everywhere, delivering full-time digital education crafted for 4 to 12-year-olds. We're an innovative school backed by the best international investors (Softbank Asia and SparkMind), with an advisory board including the UK's former Minister of Education.
We're shaping new ways to educate Gen A's through pioneering "precision education". bina offers small classes of up to 7 students led by top-tier teachers. Our proprietary tech-based methodology and curriculum emphasize environmental, cultural and social-emotional learning. Our students exceed UK & US national averages, ranking in the top 8% academically after just one year with us.
IWS Online School is a globally recognised, Cambridge-accredited online school that revolutionises education by blending online and in-person learning. Founded in 2015, IWS serves students from over 70 countries, offering personalised learning through innovative teaching methods and a holistic approach.
With programmes ranging from primary education to advanced diplomas, IWS is committed to academic excellence, life skills development, and preparing students for global success.
Acorns to Oaks Online Primary School provides high-quality online education to students aged 5 to 11, from KS1 to KS2. Our online primary school is accessible internationally, providing students with the opportunity to communicate with pupils from around the world. We offer a range of primary subjects for students to select from, ranging from Maths & English to Art & Languages. We design our lessons to create a welcoming and engaging online learning environment for children to thrive. Offering flexible and personalised classes, we ensure each lesson is tailored to students’ learning requirements. Our online primary school also provides full-time packages and part-time packages, allowing students to decide how they prefer to learn. Alongside our subject packages, we also offer online tutoring for a range of subjects. Our tutoring lessons are held 1-1 and are designed to provide additional support for students’ progress.
International Online School & College in Oxford provides world-class UK education to students in primary school, secondary school, and college. We offer a welcoming online school community that strives to support students based on their individual learning requirements. We intend to provide a flexible and tailored learning style that allows students to engage and interact confidently within lessons. Following the UK National & Cambridge Curriculum, we support learners throughout their education so they can excel in their GCSE and A Level studies. Our school offers a range of learning options, ranging from full-time, part-time, and 1-1 tutoring, providing students with a variety of pathways for their online education.