A flexible, supportive online school for 11 to 18 year olds.
At our core, we offer a familiar school experience — morning assemblies, Live Lessons, independent study, and time for clubs, projects, and creative exploration. But that’s where the similarities end. We’re truly flexible, deeply supportive, and every student is guided by people who genuinely care.
"Wellbeingat the heart of everything..." Ofsted 2024
Since day one, we’ve aimed to create a school environment that's full of kindness, where students are supported and challenged as per their individual needs. We’re proud to be one of the few online schools with full DfE accreditation — but what really matters is the daily experience: feeling safe, seen, and free to be yourself.
- 7-page Ofsted Report following a 3 day inspection
- Accredited by the Department for Education, June 2024
- Raising the global standard for online schools
From tutoring to
online schooling
Minerva Virtual Academy was launched in 2020 by education entrepreneur and ex-classics scholar Hugh Viney, founder of Minerva Tutors — the UK’s leading homeschooling agency since 2014. What began as a bold vision for professionalising home tutoring has grown into a pioneering online school where every child can succeed.
Not just lessons, a learning system fit for the 21st Century
Our flipped learning model combines self-paced study on our Virtual Learning Platform with dynamic, teacher-led Live Lessons, so students show up ready to engage, not just take notes. Add in 1:1 Mentoring and a rich Community of clubs and trips, and you’ve got a school that supports the whole child, not just their academic outcomes.
Meet the people who make MVA what it is
Our teachers, mentors, and HQ team have come together from schools and organisations across the UK to build something unique. We're helping those who value flexibility and individual support get a brilliant education, while also rethinking what a school can be.
“I am so lucky to be a teacher and personal mentor at MVA, and be part of such a kind and caring school community.”
Working together to shape
a new era of learning
We’re proud to work with a growing network of partners who believe in bringing flexibility and smart thinking to modern education. From trusted names like Pearson to global organisations like Tennis Europe, every partnership helps us reach more families — and shape a new era of learning for those who need it most.
On the road to visit our
students & families.
We visit our students and families across the UK whenever we can — because being in the same room does matter. For parents and students, it’s another chance make lasting connections. For us, it’s about listening, learning, and strengthening the community we’re building together.
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