Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Oxford Online School is powered by Pearson’s leading Connexus platform, currently used by over 70,000 learners worldwide. It is extremely secure, robust and user-friendly and gives students instant access to their learning materials and subject activities. Teachers also have access to their students’ performance and are thus able to monitor, intervene and support them accordingly. For maximum efficiency, students are required to have continuous wi-fi access on a laptop or personal computer throughout the duration of their course. Most importantly, they will also need to log on to the internet using one of the following browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, or Safari.
For Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry, we further recommend that all students purchase a USB graphics tablet. 

By means of the digital Pearson Connexus platform, where they will be able to collect a wealth of data on students’ learning progression for each subject. Moreover, the live classes and one-to-one tutorials will allow each teacher to individually discuss and address any learning issues. By using breakout rooms, teachers will also be able to assess how much knowledge has been gained through self-study during lessons and provide support for any gaps. 

Yes. Each parent will be provided with their own read-only access to the learning platform. The system will allow parents to track progression in real time. The school will also organise parent meetings, where they will be able to discuss their child’s progression with the teachers. 

Attending an online school has several benefits to be considered:

Flexibility – students can attend from anywhere in the world without needing to be physically present.

Independence – By undertaking the compulsory self-study element, students will improve their ability to manage their time, develop self-discipline and become more independent learners, all of which are key skills for studying at university level. 

International Networking – Students can benefit from being part of an international community. They will have the opportunity to understand other cultures better, develop new friendships and broaden their international knowledge and skills.

Improved Virtual Communication – Learning to work with other students in a virtual environment can help you become a more effective collaborator or leader, and also enable you to adapt to other similar environments more quickly.

Refined Critical Thinking Skills – Online learning facilitates the ability to think critically about what you do every day and how to best utilise your time to your benefit. The fact that online learning is such a recent phenomenon means there will be ample opportunity for learners to develop their critical thinking skills, both as individuals and in partnership with teachers.

Develop Technical Skills – Learning online necessitates that students develop their technical skills. As both business and educational institutions are becoming increasingly innovative in this field, embracing technology is absolutely paramount.