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Meet outstanding online schools offline… in person. See what’s possible when school works differently...
Book your FREE VIP tickets now and discover a different way to learn at the Online Schools Show, in Central London on Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October.
Meet leading online schools offering an exciting alternative to traditional education – combining excellent teaching and ambitious academics with greater flexibility, choice and the freedom to learn differently, pursue interests and ambitions, and build an education around your child’s life rather than their life around school.
Discover how online school really works, challenge your assumptions, get your questions answered and find the right fit for your child.
Meet fantastic schools face-to-face, attend informative talks and arrange private one-to-one meetings with those that interest you most.
And because choosing a school should be enjoyable too, collect your VIP goodies and join in some special Halloween fun, with our Show magician teaching tricks, free face painting and plenty of sweet temptations!
Give us two hours and we’ll help you discover extraordinary online schools, understand the possibilities, compare your options and explore whether a different approach to education could be the right fit for your child.
Come for an hour or two, or make a day of it – you’ll be glad you came!
Your FREE VIP ticket gives you access to everything happening at the Online Boarding Show – and there’s an added bonus...
Your ticket also gives you full access to the Affordable Boarding Show, where you can meet leading boarding schools from the UK, Ireland and South Africa and discover some remarkable educational opportunities you may never have considered.
Meet leading online schools face-to-face, all together in Central London. It’s a rare opportunity to look beyond the websites, compare different approaches and discover just how much online schools can vary.
Chat in person with the people who know their schools best, discover how lessons, friendships, activities and school life really work, and explore the different qualifications, opportunities and support they offer – you may be surprised by what’s possible!
Hear directly from schools, parents and students in our informative 40-minute talks, taking place throughout each day of the Show.
Attend as many as you wish, ask the questions that matter to you and discover more about online schooling, how it works in practice and the opportunities it could open up for your child.
Book a private meeting of up to 20 minutes with the schools that interest you most.
It’s a great opportunity to talk one-to-one, ask your questions about everything from teaching, timetables and class sizes to qualifications, pastoral support, friendships, activities, fees and the application process – and get a real feel for whether the school could be the right fit for your child.
Book your FREE VIP Show tickets to receive your private meeting invitation.
It’s Halloween, so expect a little Trick & Treat fun around the Show! Learn a trick or two from our Show magician, enjoy free face painting and collect special stamps as you visit the school stands.
Once you’ve completed your collection, head to our Halloween booth to claim some suitably sweet treats – because choosing a school doesn’t have to be all serious!
Your FREE VIP ticket comes with a few extras too! Pick up your VIP bag when you arrive, complete with your Show Guide, pen and some goodies to get you started.
Then see what else you can add as you make your way around the exhibition, meet the schools and collect your Halloween sweet treats. You certainly shouldn’t leave empty-handed!
With plenty to see and do, you may want to take a break along the way.
Stop by the Show Tuck Shop for tea, coffee, cold drinks and snacks before heading back to meet more schools.
And there’s no need to carry coats around with you – leave them in our free cloakroom and explore the Show in comfort.
The Online Schools Show is a unique opportunity for families to meet leading online schools face-to-face – all together in Central London.
Discover just how varied online education has become, from highly structured schools with live daily lessons to flexible programmes where students learn at their own pace, as well as specialist creative and SEND provision.
Meet the schools, hear from schools, parents and students in our Talks Programme, ask your questions and book private one-to-one meetings with the schools that interest you most – all completely free.
The Show takes place in the heart of the City of London at:
CLS, 107 Queen Victoria Street
London
EC4V 3AL
The Show runs over two days and you are welcome to attend on one or both days:
> Friday 30 October: 10am–7pm
> Saturday 31 October: 10am–4pm
You can arrive at any time during opening hours and stay for as long as you wish.
Your FREE VIP ticket also gives you access to the Affordable Boarding Show taking place alongside the Online Schools Show.
Simply book your FREE VIP tickets online here before the Show.
Visitors aged 16 and over should be registered individually, with anyone aged 16–18 accompanied by an adult.
Families can make one family booking and then tell us how many people will be attending on that ticket – there’s no limit on the number of family members you can bring.
Once booked, we’ll also keep you informed about the Show and let you know when private meeting bookings open.
Give us an hour or two – or make a day of it – and discover what online education could offer your child.
Instead of spending countless hours comparing websites, prospectuses and different approaches, meet leading online schools together in one place and discover how they actually work.
Compare live and flexible learning models, curricula, qualifications, teaching, pastoral support, school communities and opportunities.
Ask the questions that matter, meet schools privately and hear directly from families and young people with first-hand experience.
You may arrive simply curious and leave having discovered an approach to education you had never seriously considered before.
There isn’t one single model – and that is one of the most interesting things to discover at the Show.
Some online schools offer live, teacher-led lessons and structured school days; others give students much greater freedom over when and how they learn.
Some specialise in particular subjects or needs, while others provide a broad education from Primary through GCSE and A Level.
Many also offer pastoral care, clubs, assemblies, mentoring, social activities, trips and opportunities to meet classmates in person.
Come and discover just how different an online school can be from what you may imagine.
You’ll be able to meet a carefully selected group of online schools offering very different approaches to education.
Our participating schools include academically ambitious international schools, highly flexible learning models, specialist creative education and dedicated SEND provision.
Every school is different, which is exactly what makes meeting them together so valuable.
Compare teaching styles, timetables, curricula, qualifications, pastoral support, activities and school communities – and talk directly to the people who know each school best.
Visit our Exhibiting Schools page to discover all the schools taking part.
Our participating schools offer recognised academic pathways including GCSEs, International GCSEs, A Levels, International A Levels, BTECs and other vocational and international qualifications, depending on the school.
Some have students achieving outstanding examination results and progressing to leading universities in the UK and worldwide; others offer specialist pathways designed around particular talents, ambitions or learning needs.
At the Show you can discuss results, subjects, qualifications, university pathways and academic support directly with each school and find the right level of challenge for you.
Far more young people than you might imagine.
Online education can work brilliantly for academically ambitious students, young people who want to accelerate or learn at their own pace, athletes and performers balancing demanding schedules, creative students, internationally mobile families and children who simply prefer learning outside a conventional classroom.
It can also transform education for some young people with SEND, health needs, anxiety or other circumstances that make traditional schooling difficult.
The important question isn’t whether there is one “type” of online student – it’s whether a particular school and approach is right for your child.
Online school does not have to mean learning alone.
Depending on the school, students may meet classmates throughout live lessons, assemblies, form groups, clubs, projects, social spaces and wellbeing sessions, with some schools also arranging trips, activities and in-person meet-ups.
The experience varies considerably between schools, so this is an excellent question to ask at the Show.
Come to the Show to find out how students make friends, how schools build community and what happens beyond lessons – and encourage your child to ask existing students what online school life is really like.
Potentially very flexible – but again, schools differ enormously.
Some provide a structured timetable of live lessons much like a physical school. Others combine live teaching with independent learning, while some have no live lessons or fixed timetable at all, allowing students considerable control over when and where they study.
That means online education can fit around everything from elite sport, performing arts and international travel to health needs and family life.
The Show is a great opportunity to compare those models and decide how much structure – or freedom – would suit your child.
See the Plan Your Visit page on this website here for full details about the Show venue at CLS in Central London, planning your travel and answers to lots of other questions you may have about attending on Friday 30 October and Saturday 31 October.
Minerva Virtual Academy (MVA) offers flexible British education for ages 11–18, combining live expert teaching, weekly one-to-one mentoring and strong academics with a vibrant, supportive community.
Wolsey Hall Oxford offers flexible British education for ages 4–18, with no live lessons or fixed timetables, personalised tutor support and the freedom to learn anywhere, at each student’s own pace.
The Online College of Art & Design (OCAD) offers flexible online art, design, photography and music education, with expert creative tuition, recognised qualifications and personalised pathways towards university and creative careers.
Cambridge Home School Online offers ambitious British education for ages 5–19, with live teaching in classes of no more than 10, individual support and a vibrant international community.
