The Online School
The Online School Review | Fees, Subjects, and Parent Guide
The information below has been compiled from the school's official website and trusted independent sources. We regularly review and update this page to help families make informed decisions, although details such as fees, subject availability, and support services may change over time. If you notice any inaccuracies, please feel free to contact us.
School Overview
The Online School is a UK-based online independent school offering British curriculum education for students aged 7 to 19. The school provides live online learning across primary, secondary, GCSE, and A-Level stages, helping students study flexibly from anywhere in the world.
The school delivers live interactive lessons taught by qualified teachers in small online class settings, aiming to create a supportive and engaging virtual learning environment. Lessons are designed to encourage participation, collaboration, and direct teacher interaction while also giving students the flexibility associated with online education.
The Online School follows the English National Curriculum and offers recognised GCSE and A-Level qualifications. Families can enrol students either full-time or for individual subjects, making the school suitable for homeschooling families, supplementary learners, international students, athletes, performers, and students seeking alternatives to mainstream education.
The school places strong emphasis on flexibility, personalised support, and helping students build confidence and independence within a structured online environment. Recorded lessons and their online learning platform also allow students to revisit lesson content for revision and catch-up purposes.
Why do families choose this school?
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Full-time and part-time enrolment options
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Live interactive online lessons
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British curriculum pathays
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GCSE and A-Level qualifications
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Small class sizes
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Flexible learning internationally
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Recorded lessons for revision and catch-up
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Qualified and experienced teachers
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Parent communication and progress updates
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Flexible subject enrolment options
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Structured timetable
Fees
School fees vary depending on curriculum pathway, number of subjects studied, and whether students enrol full-time or part-time. Publicly available sources suggest full-time fees are approximately:
KS2: £370 x 8.75 months = approx £3,237.50 per/year
KS3: £514 x 8.75 months = approx £4,497.50 per/year
KS4: £615 x 8.75 months = approx £5,381 per/year
These prices are based on annual fees. If you choose to pay half-termly, there is a slight increase in cost. Additional fees may also apply, so it's best to get in touch with the school for further information.
Subjects
The school offers a range of subjects across primary, secondary, and GCSE stages, including:
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Maths
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English Language and Literature
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Science
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Life Skills
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French
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Psychology
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History
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Arts
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Food Tech
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Coding
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Computing
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Spanish
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Geography
Additional support for families
The Online School provides academic and pastoral support designed to help students succeed within an online learning environment while maintaining flexibility and accessibility for families worldwide.
Additional support and features include:
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Recorded lessons and revision access
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Parent communication and progress reports
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Academic mentoring and support
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GCSE and A-Level exam prep
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Supportive teacher interaction
This makes the school particularly appealing for families seeking structured live online education with greater flexibility than traditional schooling.
Parent considerations
At the time of review, we found mixed positivity and criticism from verified review sources. Positive reviews speak on a great student atmosphere and a welcoming learning environment, but more negative reviews speak on issues with refunds/payments, technical issues, and the issue regarding classes being run in key stages instead of year groups as some kids struggle with the ability level of their classes. However, as with any online school, families may wish to ask about:
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Exam centre arrangements
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SEND support availability
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Lesson timings for your time zone
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Social and extracurricular opportunities
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Technology requirements
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Subject availability for specific year groups
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