UK Virtual School Reviews 

My son (year 5)really enjoyed his time at UKVS. Our circumstance changed which means we're having to leave UKVS. The big stand out were the teachers especially English and Maths and the multiple additional subjects on offer such as programming or learning a foreign language such as Arabic, which you don't get in traditional schools or even independent schools at this age. I thank the staff at the school and highly recommend it to anyone wishing to begin a journey of home education

Our son really enjoys learning with UKVS. He loves his teachers and is excited for every lesson. I was impressed with how easily and quickly he learned to read in English - and that's on his phonics teacher! :) Currently, his favourite subject is Art - it's a super creative and fun class. We're definitely staying with UKVS for next year!

This school has genuinely changed our lives. We went from having a child that could not find her place in school; she was unhappy, had experienced bullying which crippled her confidence and had retreated into herself because of her experiences. Now, after almost a year of being in UK Virtual School, she is thriving! Her confidence has come back in herself, she’s very happy, she loves the work, and the teachers. All I can say is, I am so thankful this school exists!

UKVS has been a great experience for our daughter who cannot attend her mainstream setting. The staff are exceptional! The teachers are very friendly and accommodating to a child’s needs and made our daughter feel comfortable straight away. Syd is great and the admin staff are very responsive and have dealt with any query very quickly and efficiently. The flexibility of being able to choose the number of subjects is great and fits with our needs perfectly. The small class sizes are fantastic and really help our daughter to engage and participate in lessons. We would highly recommend UKVS! We did the taster week to start with and our daughter wanted to start immediately after!

We've had a very positive experience with UK Virtual School. The live, interactive lessons and small class sizes have been a great fit for our child. One of the highlights has been the teachers—they are not only knowledgeable but also incredibly friendly and approachable, which really helps create a comfortable learning environment.

Whenever any issues arose, the school was quick to respond and genuinely listened to our feedback. They’ve shown a real commitment to improving and adapting based on the needs of families. We also value the flexibility UKVS offers, making it easier to fit education around our family life. Overall, we’re very happy and would recommend the school to other families considering online education.

Changed our lives. An excellent homeschooling experience. So well organised and clearly take the children's needs and viewpoints into account. Superb teachers and admin staff. Clearly led by a passionate and experienced head who is looking after wellbeing as well as tailored educational needs. Fantastic exrracurricular options also like virtual playgrounds and life lessons.

We would be lost without UKVS. It has brought so much ease into our homeschooling without "giving up" on the homeschooling. UKVS is unlike any other online school. You have the professional experience of teachers blended with so much joy and warmth which is lacking in physical schools.

The flexibility is unlike any other we have tried. The best thing.... my children are learning and love learning with their teachers. They have connected and made friends with children from around the world. I have been homeschooling for 14 years and have found nothing like UKVS. It's brilliant.

A great alternative to mainstream school. My son really enjoyed his time here. The teachers and Syd the founder are all really approachable. Lessons were delivered online and really engaging. They also have fun short courses in a variety of subjects. I highly recommend UKVS.

Since our 13 year old son joined the school he has progressed in so many ways. He loves this way of learning. The teachers are all fantastic, they bring the best out in the children. There are short courses which are great fun, a common room where the children can get together and make new friends and lunch clubs.
The founder Syd, is really switched on and very approachable. All the staff are very helpful and get back to any enquiries quickly. We love this school and highly recommend it.

Since enrolling my daughter in September in to year 9 we’ve had a fantastic experience with UK Virtual School. The hybrid course format has worked exceptionally well for us—having the flexibility of recorded lessons combined with one live lesson per week strikes the perfect balance between structure and independence for our daughter. It allows her to work at her own pace while still benefiting from regular interaction and guidance plus accountability.

UK Virtual School has small class sizes and cameras are on for the live lessons. This has really helped my daughter form good relationships with her teachers. The teachers are engaging and take the time to understand each student as an individual and she is now becoming more comfortable in asking for help.

Another highlight is the founder Syd. She is incredibly hands-on and approachable—you can truly see that she cares about the school and every student’s experience.

Overall, we couldn’t be happier with our choice.

My two children have really re engaged with learning, they love the whole package which is a combination of live lessons, 1:1’s and recorded content.

The teachers are friendly and knowledgeable. We love UK Virtual Schools approach to education.

As a parent it is important to be able to have open and honest conversations with staff members who are teaching your children. This happens at UK Virtual Schools, and when improvements can be made on feedback given they strive to make changes. We are looking forward to the new software platform for September 2025. Thank you Syd and team.

After a turbulent time jumping between Elective Home Education and mainstream school, struggling to homeschool our daughter we reached out to UKVS and subsequently enrolled our Daughter in October 2024.

I can honestly say that it is by far the best decision that we have made regarding our daughters education, I only wish we had done it sooner. She is now settled in a routine, working towards her GCSE's at home but within a classroom environment.

The teachers are great, taking time to explain, giving students individual attention when needed. And Syd, the boss lady, is really approachable, providing solutions to our individual needs. Thanks UKVS.

Our daughter has enjoyed her time at UKVS.
As a family we have found the overall experience to be extremely positive.
All the teachers have been great and very encouraging and the lesson content has been excellent.
A huge thank you from us!

We have been at UKVS for 9 months now and we love it. Our daughter is 12 and was struggling to attend school due to her anxiety.

It really is a school that thinks differently and we love the teaching and the content. It is engaging, fun and nurturing. Nothing is ever too much trouble. Syd and the teachers really want the children to flourish.

The highlight of our year has to be the Greece Residential Trip. I think it has to be one of my top holidays. Everything was arranged meticulously. It was like traveling with family. We made some wonderful friendships adults and kids alike.

It was a wonderful fusion of culture, my two favourites being the Culture Hunters Escape Athens challenge and seeing the Acropolis. We then did some wonderful sightseeing and had time to relax in Santorini. Climbing a volcano, seeing the beautiful town of Oia, and swimming in the hot springs. Cannot wait to hear about future trips…

It was also so lovely to meet Syd, Andromachi and Elizabeth. It really felt as though we had know them for years. Our son attends mainstream school locally and they were so welcoming to him and treated him like part of the UKVS family.

What an amazing school. We are new to home schooling and we don’t really know what the expect. Blown away by the support and the teaching offered to our 14 year old. We are really excited to see how well she does with the school - my prediction is she will achieve far more and be happier at UKVS than in her last school.

My experience with UKVS was amazing! The staff, administration, and funder of the school, Syd and the teachers are one of a kind. I have been in UKVS for two years with my three children, primary and secondary, and the details of the school's investment in education are very admirable. The teachers are my favourite teachers so far. Thank you so much, Syd, Helen, Lucy, Andromachi, William, Elizabeth, Angie, and everyone who works in UKVS, and I wish you all the best in the years ahead.

My son is studying at a tennis academy and it makes keeping up with his school work extremely challenging but Syd and her team have done all they could to help advise and accommodate and I am thrilled with our experience with UK virtual school so far

Absolutely brilliant school, game changing lesson about things that will actually help my children in later life, plus a great way to halt bullying and misbehaviour, the staff are wonderful, caring and helpful, love this so much

Wonderful school! Excellent presentation and walkthrough of the program. Looking forward to becoming a part of the community!

Absolutely love this school. The teachers are lovely: engaging, enthusiastic and very skilled at fostering warm, professional relationships despite the ‘virtual’ nature of the classroom. You can opt for as many or as few subjects as you like/need and the pricing makes it excellent value for money. We’re having to leave for now (with a very heavy heart) but I won’t hesitate to enrol my daughter again, should circumstances allow.