UK Virtual School Reviews 

Our family has been with UK Virtual School for the past six years and it has been one of the best decisions we’ve made for our daughters’ education.

From the very beginning, we’ve always felt that UKVS genuinely cares about its students. The teachers are supportive, encouraging and take the time to get to know each child as an individual.

The flexibility of online learning has allowed our girls to thrive both academically and personally, while still giving us the freedom to travel and enjoy experiences together as a family.

One of the things that makes UKVS so special is the incredible sense of community they’ve built. Although it’s an online school, we’ve never felt isolated.

Throughout the year there are clubs, competitions, activity weeks and opportunities for families to meet, helping the children build real friendships and confidence.

The annual Graduation and End of Year Celebration is always a real highlight. It’s such a special occasion where the students hard work and achievements are recognised and celebrated. Seeing children coming from all over the country and world come together, reconnect with friends and celebrate another successful year creates memories that last a lifetime.

It’s clear how much thought, time and effort goes into making the event meaningful for both the children and their families.

Over the past six years we’ve watched the school continue to grow while keeping its family feel. The staff genuinely want every child to succeed and we’ve always appreciated how approachable and supportive they are.

We’re incredibly grateful to be part of the UKVS community and look forward to many more years ahead. Thank you to everyone at UKVS for creating such a caring, inspiring and unique learning environment.

We just returned from the End Of Year celebrations with the UK Virtual School. It was nice to meet many friends in person. Another academic year is over and it has been great - thanks to UKVS. My child loved their lessons, especially the interactive part when children take part in Zoom style lessons (unlike other learning platforms offering only the live chat).
I also like the flexibility like nowhere else: subjects, year groups, formats, clubs - all can be chosen to suit your needs and wishes. Definitely recommend this online school.

We have been with UKVS for 5 years and it is the best decision we have ever made for our daughter. They are so supportive she is excelling in her subjects and enthusiasm for learning and we have all made life long friendships.

As a father, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to UK Virtual School for the wonderful support and education they have provided to my daughter during her Year 9 academic year.

Over this year, I have seen a great positive change in my daughter’s confidence, knowledge, and attitude towards learning. UKVS has not only focused on academics but has also helped shape her as a responsible and motivated student.

A special thank you to Syd, the owner of the school, for his dedication and personal support, as well as to all the teachers and administration team for their professionalism, care, and commitment. The quality of teaching and the supportive learning environment at UKVS are truly outstanding.

As a parent, I am very grateful to see my daughter grow and develop with the guidance of such a wonderful school.

I highly recommend UK Virtual School to any family looking for excellent education and genuine care for their children.

Dr. Umar Sultani

We love the school! Teachers are very attentive, always reply to the messages. The quality of education is high. Groups are small, every child is getting enough attention. 3 year gcse program is genius!
My daughter is starting 11th year this September, her third year in UK Virtual school.
Highly recommend

I had a meeting with Syd, the founder and am seriously considering this school for my teenager, so much so Ive booked him onto a taster week. Firstly, love the flexibility and the approach of meeting the pupil where they are… seems good value for money. I was blown away by the family trips abroad, they look amazing. I like the life skills package, every school should offer this and the packages learning about different countries. I would have loved school like this!
Syd comes across as very passionate, approachable and open, highly recommend booking an open day, you can ask her anything and shes give you a comprehensive guide to the school. Im also enjoying the UKVS podcast.

My daughter finished her third year (Year 11) with UKVS and my son - his second year (Year 7-10). The school has been a game changer for us on so many levels. We live abroad, so it allows us to have access to the UK curriculum. The classes are small and each child gets personal attention. The teachers are very capable professionals, but also lovely people, who treat the children with respect and offer great support and encouragement. The admin team is brilliant too. Always there to help. Everyone has been very accommodating and flexible and I can only recommend the school to anyone looking for a great place for their child. Having excellent teachers is a privilege and we are lucky to have found them at UKVS.

We have been attending UK virtual school for almost a year now. We came to the school a little lost with Education and we were given reassurance and support from the very first enquiry. Syd, founder and head, is a caring dedicated lady and her staff echo that with their profession and nurturing presence.

This school is a real find. Educating kiddies and supporting their growth.

We joined UKVS in year 9, with our daughter lacking in confidence and belief in herself. Fast forward to year 11 and she’s a completely different child - I cannot tell you how grateful we are to have found UKVS. Her teachers are wonderful, the support for families is next level. My daughter is thriving and reaching way beyond her old physical school predicted grades. We pay for live lessons and she gets on so well with her teachers and peers. We’ve also benefited from some 1-2-1 lessons. A great bonus is that we can access the lessons afterwards via a recording if she needs to go over anything. I can’t recommend UKVS highly enough. (From a mum who had no idea how to navigate home schooling 2 years ago!)

The best schooling experience I and my child have ever experienced. Started y6 through to y11.
Teaching standards are 1st class. Teachers are enthusiastic, fun, happy, kind, and a pleasure to learn from. The head of the school is an amazing entrepreneur with a passion for education and the kindest heart I can’t recommend this school enough, they go above and beyond for their students and families giving a private school quality education in a world school environment with flexible lessons accessible for everyone from everywhere be it home, holiday, travelling.

Choosing this school has been genuinely life changing for my daughter. She is thriving in a way I never believed possible.

Her academic progress has been outstanding, with strong mock results that truly reflect her ability. More importantly, her confidence and self-belief have grown enormously. She is happy, motivated, and proud of herself something she never thought she would feel about education. The school has completely unlocked what she is capable of, and they do so with care, patience, and genuine belief in their students.

The teachers are outstanding. Their passion is evident in everything they do, and they consistently go the extra mile to ensure students don’t just learn the content, but truly understand it. The teaching here is exceptional.

If my daughter had remained in mainstream school, I honestly don’t believe she would be the happy, confident young person she is today. I was initially worried that home schooling might make her more withdrawn, particularly as she struggled with social anxiety. Instead, the opposite has happened. Because she is succeeding, her confidence has flourished, and she has developed her own tools to manage and overcome her anxiety.

We found this school online after exhausting all other options, and taking that chance has paid off beyond measure. I am incredibly grateful to everyone at UKVS, and I would especially like to thank Ebraheim, her Physics teacher. Physics was her weakest subject, yet through consistent support and regular knowledge checks to embed learning, he is transforming her understanding. It is very clear that the teachers here want students not only to learn, but to understand, enjoy, and thrive.

Elizabeth, my daughter’s English teacher, has unlocked a real passion for the subject. It is now without question her favourite, and I am so incredibly grateful for the support, encouragement, and enthusiasm she brings to every lesson.

While my daughter doesn’t take part in all of the enrichment opportunities, I am simply grateful that she will leave with five strong GCSEs. This is something I fear she would not have achieved in a mainstream setting, where she felt invisible and valued more for statistics than for who she was as a person.

This school has given my daughter confidence, achievement, and a belief in herself that will stay with her for life. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

My sons age ten and thirteen have been attending UKVS for one and half years.
The teachers email every term to update me on the boys progress and what they need to work on.
They are professional and caring and the boys love them.
since joining UKVS i have seen my boys excel in their academic learning and confidence.
If the children miss class they have the recording of each lesson so they never miss out on the lessons.
I have homeschooled my children for almost five years.
It’s been a huge relief for me since they joined UKVS as i was struggling to keep up with their studies.
i highly recommend UKVS for anyone looking for an exceptional online school with core values that will not only help with your children academically but overall character.

UKVS has been a fantastic experience for our family. A game changer to be honest. My son absolutely loves it and looks forward to every session. The environment is supportive, well-organised, and encouraging, which has really helped build his confidence and enthusiasm. The teachers are professional, patient, and genuinely care about the children’s progress. It’s wonderful to see how much he’s enjoying himself. I would highly recommend UKVS to any parent looking for a positive future, education other than a physical school for their child!

Over the past four months of homeschooling through virtual learning, the transformation in my daughter has been truly incredible. Not only has her academic level improved significantly, but her confidence has grown in ways I hadn’t seen in a long time. It honestly feels like I have my happy, fun, and confident child back again.

The support she receives has made all the difference. Syd has been absolutely amazing — so attentive, patient, and genuinely invested in my daughter’s progress. Every teacher we’ve encountered truly cares and takes the time to understand each child’s individual learning style, which has created an environment where my daughter feels safe, supported, and encouraged to succeed.

The program has helped her rediscover a love for learning rather than feeling overwhelmed or discouraged. The structure, communication, and compassion from the entire team have exceeded our expectations, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the positive impact it has had on our family.

If you’re considering homeschooling through virtual learning but feel nervous about taking that first step, I can honestly say don’t be afraid. It has been nothing but a positive experience for us, and I would wholeheartedly recommend it to any parent looking for a supportive, understanding, and effective learning environment for their child.

We’ve had a very positive experience with UKVS. What really stands out is how tailored the approach is to our family. From our first call in with Syd, it always felt like a one-size-fits-all, which is so important for a homeschool family.

The teachers truly care. They are attentive, and take the time to understand each child. Communication has been clear and reassuring, and it’s obvious that student wellbeing matters just as much as academic progress.

As an expat family, UKVS has been invaluable in helping our children stay connected to the UK curriculum, while also being welcoming and inclusive of an international perspective. It strikes a great balance between maintaining UK standards and understanding the realities of living abroad.

I would happily recommend UKVS to families in the UK and overseas who want high-quality education with a personal touch.

Everything about this school is great. My son is incredibly happy. The teachers are amazing, kind and actually teach. My son is learning much more than he ever learnt at his busy secondary school. No stress ... Fun, engaging lessons. Very caring and professional admin staff. Very efficient. Not a single complaint or worry. We started in August 2025.. only wish we had started sooner. Truly fabulous school. So grateful that we found this school... It is honestly the best. Thank you to everyone at ukvs.

Our daughter had been with UKVS for a year now and there honestly aren’t enough words to express how grateful we are.

We wanted to home educate but needed support to ensure she got the best education and to also take some pressure off of us a little. And boy did we find it in UKVS.

What an absolutely incredible bunch of people. The staff, the children, the parents.

We could not be happier with the education and support provided. And the end of year trip and party in Edinburgh was the cherry on top of an already wonderful year.

We are forever in their debt for all they have done and continue to do for us. We’re very proud to be part of the UKVS family.

We were honoured to be invited as a family to the annual graduation in support - a week away in historic and stunning Scotland. It was a memorable trip bursting to the seems with love, laughter and joy. Syd and her staff blew me away. As did the students and their parents. So affable and inspiring. It’s not often I wish for my holiday to continue, but such was the company. An excellent school with super talented teachers and students that enrich so many. If you’re looking for alternative provisions for your children’s education - look no further. UKVS is ace.

Very professional and innovative approach. The staff is brilliant and supportive. Our son was going though changes (moving from the UK to another country) and this school was the only constant for him that kept him going. He met wonderful classmates as the small number of pupils in class allows for deeper and more meaningful connections. Also, the small classes allow for the quality interaction with the teacher for progress and comprehension. We are grateful for this school as not only did it allow our son to “survive” the move, but it built his confidence in his studies and communication skills with peers and teachers.

The last 2 years with UKVS have been noting but close to perfect. It has been a God sent and what it's done for Chloe, and even myself, and being able to see her personality shine through on a daily basis has been incredible. You've helped bring back her confidence in ways I don't think she even realises, but are so obvious to me.

She is definitely going to miss UKVS, this wasn't an easy choice, and who knows, she may decide to come back, and if you have space, well, then we'll be back on board.

Thank you again so much, you are all such beautiful people that have touched our lives so positively in one way or another.