Top IGCSE grades at 1.5× the national rate · 1,000+ families · 50+ countries
An award-winning, DfE-accredited online school for ages 11 to 18. A full British curriculum taught live by qualified teachers, with weekly 1:1 mentoring and a thriving community behind every student.
Places for 16 November close 3 November. A free 15-minute call, rated 4.7 out of 5 by new families.
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We combine the strengths of a traditional British school with a mentor-led, flexible model designed to fit around family life, travel, and 21st-century living, with a dedicated community for families across the Middle East and around the world.
Every student is matched with a dedicated mentor who meets with them every week, helping them stay on track, feel supported, and build confidence in a way that works for them.
What new families told us
44%
said their child wasn’t thriving at their previous school
44%
chose MVA for the flexibility of the timetable
36%
chose MVA for weekly one-to-one mentoring
From our survey of families who joined MVA in September 2026. Families could give more than one reason.
IGCSE 2026 · MVA against the national average
At the top grades, our students achieved nearly 1.5 times the national rate.
95.9%
English Language, grades 4 to 9
100%
EPQ results at A* to C
Recent leavers have gone on to LSE, Sheffield, Newcastle, Surrey, Liverpool John Moores and Kent, alongside two US athletic scholarships and a place with F4 Prema Racing on the F1 Academy pathway.
Our Middle East community is your new home
From assemblies and after-school clubs to trips, events, and social rooms, our Middle East community brings students together wherever they are in the world. You can dip in or dive in as often as you like because there is space for every pace and personality at MVA.
"What an amazing community and vision to be a part of... we are so thankful for what MVA offers and the way in which it has so met our daughter’s needs."
From press articles and case studies to heartfelt emails sent to our teachers, here’s what our students and families say about life at MVA.
Find local families, build learning hubs, share the journey. Join 1,500+ active families worldwide who are choosing an education that fits real life. Our Parent App is where MVA families connect, share advice, and build relationships.
Need a hand? Whether you’re a current family or just starting to explore MVA, our team is here to help with anything you need.
Get the full picture of life at MVA - from how our lessons work to everything we offer beyond the classroom.
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Want to chat with a real person? Meet our team, ask your questions, and find out if MVA is the right fit for your family.
At our core, we offer a familiar school experience — morning assemblies, Live Lessons, independent study, and time for clubs, projects, and creative exploration. But that’s where the similarities end. We’re truly flexible, deeply supportive, and every student is guided by people who genuinely care.
Since day one, we’ve aimed to create a school environment that's full of kindness, where students are supported and challenged as per their individual needs. We’re proud to be one of the few online schools with full DfE accreditation — but what really matters is the daily experience: feeling safe, seen, and free to be yourself.
Minerva Virtual Academy was launched in 2020 by education entrepreneur and ex-classics scholar Hugh Viney, founder of Minerva Tutors — the UK’s leading homeschooling agency since 2014. What began as a bold vision for professionalising home tutoring has grown into a pioneering online school where every child can succeed.
Our flipped learning model combines self-paced study on our Virtual Learning Platform with dynamic, teacher-led Live Lessons, so students show up ready to engage, not just take notes. Add in 1:1 Mentoring and a rich Community of clubs and trips, and you’ve got a school that supports the whole child, not just their academic outcomes.
Our teachers, mentors, and HQ team have come together from schools and organisations across the UK to build something unique. We're helping those who value flexibility and individual support get a brilliant education, while also rethinking what a school can be.
“I am so lucky to be a teacher and personal mentor at MVA, and be part of such a kind and caring school community.”
We’re proud to work with a growing network of partners who believe in bringing flexibility and smart thinking to modern education. From trusted names like Pearson to global organisations like Tennis Europe, every partnership helps us reach more families — and shape a new era of learning for those who need it most.
We visit our students and families across the UK whenever we can — because being in the same room does matter. For parents and students, it’s another chance make lasting connections. For us, it’s about listening, learning, and strengthening the community we’re building together.
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