What's happening at MVA right now

One of the great advantages of home education and virtual schooling is the flexibility it offers. Pupils are not tied to a classroom, a fixed timetable, or a single way of learning. That flexibility creates a real opportunity to bring outdoor learning into the school day in ways that a traditional school setting simply cannot.

Virtual learning opens up incredible opportunities for pupils. The flexibility that Minerva Virtual Academy offers — learning from anywhere, access to specialist teachers regardless of location, a curriculum tailored to individual needs — is one of the reasons families choose online education. But there is a challenge that most virtual school families know well: screen fatigue.

To mark its fifth birthday, MVA is launching a first-of-its-kind, in-person festival this summer, to bring together as much of the community as possible in the heart of Battersea Park for a celebration suitable for this enormous milestone.

It's become a fact of life at Minerva HQ that you will regularly hear feedback from parents so wonderful that it will bring you to the brink of tears. But, usually, it's sent to us privately. The past few months, however, have seen the launch of both our Trustpilot page and our community-run Subreddit, where students, parents and families have been sharing their experiences for all to read - and what they have to say paints a real picture.

Technology is at the heart of modern online education — but not all technology is created equal. The right educational apps can transform a virtual school day, turning passive screen time into active, engaged learning.

With almost 1500 active students in 60+ countries, as well as thousands of alumni from the past 5 years, the Minerva Family is truly global.

Most teachers agree that stress and burnout is affecting their work, pushing some to even consider quitting the profession, according to new research commissioned by MVA.

When families first consider online education, one of the most common questions is: what happens to sport, movement, and physical wellbeing? At Minerva Virtual Academy, we know that physical activity is not a nice-to-have — it is central to how young people learn, focus, and thrive.

It's only Easter, and MVA students have already been up and down the country for a fantastic range of in-person trips and events.

A team of MVA staff and teachers this week headed to Muscular Quiztrophy 2026 to flex their knowledge and raise money for Muscular Dystrophy UK, the leading charity for over 60 muscle wasting and weakening conditions, and a deeply important cause very close to Founder Hugh Viney's heart.

Home schooling offers a unique opportunity to nurture creativity in ways that traditional classroom settings sometimes struggle to accommodate.

Earlier this month, MVA students made a splash on the world stage at the AIDUCATION'26 Conference in Bucharest, coming second in the Create.Code.Change. Competition against a field of more than 3000 students from over 40 schools across 19 countries.