Are ‘Online Schools’ the Future? A New £6,000 per year Private Online School is Attracting Top Teachers and sees Sharp Rise in Admissions Amidst School Closures

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Last Updated on 20 January 2021

Monica Costa

A raft of pupils at one of the UK’s few ‘online-only’ private schools start their first term with live-streamed lessons, assemblies and after-school clubs, as parents switch from ‘traditional schools’. 

This week marks the start of the first term at of one of the UK’s first ‘online only’ private senior schools, costing parents just £6,000 per year in fees.  Minerva’s Virtual Academy has been created to combine the benefits of a private education with 21^stcentury digital home learning.  Despite being less than two weeks since schools closed across the country, the online-only school has experienced a sharp rise in new admissions and enquiries with many parents taking their children out of traditional schools in a bid to avoid further disruption to their education and to benefit from state of the art remote learning.

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A guide to making sure our kids get the right education, no matter what stage of life they’re at  

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Last Updated on 04 January 2021

Monica Costa

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How to prepare for online college

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Last Updated on 17 December 2020

Monica Costa

3030Attending an online college doesn’t offer the same experience as a traditional college. It’s very important to weigh the benefits of each option before you make your final decision. There are many advantages to online college degree programs; however, you should know as much as possible to make sure you get the best education possible.

There are several advantages when it comes to earning your degree online. In most cases, you can learn at your own pace. Flexibility is a big advantage of online colleges over traditional schools, where the students are grouped and required to take classes as per their schedule. You can also earn your degree while pursuing a career. 

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