How it works

Net School was established in 2013 and delivers courses which follow the Pearson Edexcel and Cambridge (CIE) syllabi. Successful public examination in these subjects leads to recognised qualifications at International GCSE and A Level.

Net School has been accredited by Trinity College London to deliver its Arts Award qualifications.

Net School is registered with UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service), enabling us to submit university applications for our students.

Net School has been registered with the UK Government’s UK Register of Learning Providers since 2013 (UKPRN 10041636).

At Net School, we do not believe that huge lecture-style sessions with hundreds of participants or self-directed learning, alone with a video, are the best ways to study any subject. These methods might work for some, but leave many students lost, bored and with more questions than answers.

All our lessons are live, with a specialist teacher who knows and understands their students. Groups are no larger than sixteen, with many classes much smaller, so everyone has the opportunity to be seen and heard and to have their questions answered. And if they think of anything else after the class, students can simply send a message directly to their teacher through our Learning Management System.

Online learning works much the same way as traditional learning in a physical classroom. The teaching techniques are similar, but rather than the teacher and students being together in the same room, teaching and learning takes place in a ‘virtual’ classroom using specially designed software.

This allows students to see and hear the teacher, read and write on the board, ask questions, post comments, watch videos, work together in small groups — in fact, do just about everything they would in a traditional classroom, but from their home or wherever they happen to be when they log in, anywhere in the world. One bonus is that, unlike in a traditional school, all of our lessons are recorded, so if you miss one, or want to check a point, you can go back and watch it later.

All you need is a basic PC running an up to date version of Windows, or a Mac running OS 10.7 and above; a reliable broadband internet connection and, if possible, a headset with a microphone.

Net School uses Class Collaborate for all of its live lessons and recordings. This platform is web based and can be accessed using any compatible device, including tablets and smartphones, although we encourage the use of a desktop or laptop computer to take part in lessons most effectively.

The first step is to complete the online contact form, email us at office@net-school.co.uk or call us on 0800 689 0335 to discuss your needs.

If you would like to visit our classrooms to try out the technology before making a commitment, we can arrange an online demonstration where you and your child will be able to log in to one of our classrooms from your home, see how it works and ask us any questions you have about Net School and online learning. This takes about thirty minutes and we’ll arrange it for a time that suits you. All you need is a standard PC or laptop and a reliable internet connection.

One of the advantages of online school is that students do not have to join courses according to their age. This allows students to progress at their own speed, with some moving through their courses quickly, others at a slower pace.

Generally, we’ll be guided by you as to the most appropriate year group for your child, but in English and Maths we may offer baseline tests to determine which group will best suit your child’s ability. Do contact our team to discuss which courses would be most suitable for your child.

Classes take place from Monday to Friday during the school year. Timetables for Key Stage 3 and IGCSE classes are published each year — ask us and we will send you the one for your child’s year group.

One-to-one tuition for A Level, or to support subjects taken in the main classes, can be arranged where we have a teacher available. Please contact us to discuss further support for your child.

All students have a personal login name and password which allows them access to Net School’s learning management system, Schoology. This is where our Class Collaborate online classrooms can be found and where teachers post assignments, messages and resources. Parents have access too, so you can see how your child is doing simply by logging on. We’ve chosen specialist software which is quick, reliable and — most of all — easy to use.

Our teachers will normally set homework for your child each week unless there is a reason why this would not be appropriate for them. We can give you more information about the homework requirements for particular subjects on enquiry.

Some subjects, especially IGCSE and A Level courses, will require you to purchase a textbook before your child can commence their studies. All of our recommended texts have been carefully selected by our teachers to provide the best support for the course concerned — details of the texts required for specific subjects can be obtained by contacting our Admin team.

Fees are usually charged termly and are payable by bank transfer at least one week before the start of term. Invoices are sent out at the end of each term and clearly show the amount owed and the payment due date.

Please note that all clients pay tuition fees plus UK Value Added Tax (VAT). This applies to all clients, regardless of where in the world they are based. Please contact us if you need to discuss an alternative payment plan — we are happy to receive annual payments where possible.

Yes, Net School can offer private, individual, online tuition in a range of subjects for students aged 9–18, tailored to your child’s requirements. Please contact us to discuss your needs. We look forward to hearing from you.

Net School students register as Private Candidates to take exams at a local exam centre. There are many centres around the UK and students based overseas may sit examinations at the offices of their nearest British Council or other suitable institution.

Note that it is the parent or guardian’s responsibility to enter a student for examinations and to pay the fees charged by the examination centre.

Net School is a learning partner of Tutors and Exams, an assessment and examinations organisation with a growing number of centres in the UK aimed primarily at private and home educated candidates. Net School students may claim a Learning Partner discount when registering at a Tutors and Exams centre to take public examinations.