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What online and hybrid attendance means

Our institution functions as an online private school in the UK for pupils who live outside of London, and an in-person tuition service to children who live within commuting distance to Lionheart School London in West Kensington.

For each student, we create a bespoke plan of education which can include education at home with a private London tutor, online sessions whether they are in London or anywhere else, and exams, say at our registered exam centre in London.

Pupils who are learning fully online attend sessions remotely and are supervised by a tutor to work through the planned timetable set out by the school. Students who are combining online learning with in-person attendance may come for intensive blocks during term time, and online lessons in the evening or in school holidays.

We offer the best solutions for part-time homeschooling and flexischooling, and our hybrid private school in the UK caters to all of your requirements and maintains academic rigour.

We also offer tuition in your family home for a number of subjects to GCSE and A-Level. As we offer these three distinct types of tuition, families can mix and match them at their convenience in a hybrid format, so while your child may attend Lionheart School for core subjects like English and Maths two days per week, they may also have separate online sessions with a tutor in Chemistry or French at other points in the week

Who we support

Who online, in-person, and hybrid attendance supports

We know that student and family life can be varied, so we cater to all kinds of admissions, whatever your circumstances are. Each admissions process starts with an open and honest conversation to discuss how much flexibility you need, and how schooling will fit with your family routine.

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For students outside London

When your family is too far away from London to make in-person tuition at Lionheart School London possible, we operate classes online to give your children access to all of the in-person tuition our students receive, with the very same tutors.

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For students that benefit from specialist support

For children who are dealing with anxiety, school burnout, school refusal, or SEND and SEMH needs, regular attendance either online or at our Lionheart School London can help them to rebuild confidence without putting them back in the same situation they found difficult

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For international students

Internationally mobile families also choose our online British school as they know we can deliver education to the same high standards as independent UK schools, with the bonus of having that tuition delivered in a one-to-one setting.

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For talented and gifted students

Families with child actors can also make use of our academic services, with children in West End and London studio productions able to attend the school in person around their busy schedules. Online lessons for young athletes trying to navigate national tournaments and touring with training and maintaining their education

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What we offer

The Lionheart curriculum for junior school, GCSEs and A-Levels

What makes Lionheart Education different from state schools, independent schools, and even other online schools is the flexibility we offer when it comes to the range of qualifications we can help pupils work towards.

  • Key Stage 2 — 11+ and 13+ preparation

    Younger pupils can study online for the 11+ and 13+ in Key Stage 2 with a focus on English, Maths, and reasoning.

  • Key Stage 3

    Older pupils can take specific subjects for GCSE at Key Stage 3.

  • GCSE (Year 9 and above)

    For students in Year 9 and above, we offer an online GCSE school route in the UK.

  • A-Level and Sixth Form (16+)

    For those who are 16+, we are an effective online sixth form for A-Levels taught as part of the National Curriculum.

  • All major exam boards

    We cover all of the major exam boards including AQA, WJEC, OCR, Edexcel, and Cambridge International so families can choose the right qualifications for their child.

  • Hybrid tuition and examinations centre

    What’s more, we can provide hybrid tuition online for a huge range of GCSEs and A-Level pathways, and when they are ready to sit the exam, we are a registered JCQ & CAIE exam centre.

  • Support for SEN access arrangements

    Pupils with SEN who need special access arrangements can also find their place here at Lionheart too, as we have specialist tutors and exam invigilators who can arrange it in advance.

How the school day works with online and hybrid attendance

We believe that hybrid education should feel like a school day where pupils are maximising every hour of their learning, rather than a disconnected series of tuition sessions or virtual schooling.

  • Building your timetable

    For every pupil, we create a timetable complete with all of the subjects they’ll be learning, when they will have contact with tutors, when they will be physically present at Lionheart School London, and where independent study is required.

  • Truly one-to-one, even online

    In some cases, pupils may attend lessons online that pupils are being taught in school, but this will always be done with a focus on individual attention and integrating them into the lesson in a one-to-one way rather than just passive remote learning.

  • Flexible attendance patterns

    Hybrid pupils can attend school some days of the week, or come in for condensed assessment blocks, mock exam periods, and practical preparation for exams that covers confidence and technique.

  • Individual planning, shaped around every pupil

    The school model at Lionheart is built around individual planning with subject-specialist tutors rather than dozens of students attending the same class online. Every timetable is shaped by their age and stage, as well as attention and stamina levels, so no two programmes are alike.

  • Extra support for SEND pupils

    Pupils with SEND may have avoided school due to pressure from peers and teachers, but in our school they will thrive with one-on-one tuition for part of the week to rebuild their confidence, and then online lessons to supplement teaching.

  • Adapting as exams approach

    We can tighten up lessons as exam season approaches with mixed small groups for GCSE revision courses, but only if the student is comfortable with that format.

Frequently asked questions

  • Can you attend a UK private school fully online?

    Yes, that’s an option that many families choose to take, provided that students have the stamina to stay focused during lessons where a physical tutor is not present. We outline the entire timetable and structure, and give full tutor oversight as well as communication with the parents.

  • What is the difference between online school and homeschooling?

    Homeschooling can encompass a wide range of education decisions, including online schooling, personal tuition for individual subjects, and education by the parents. Online school can be a full programme of study covering multiple lessons, or it can be a single subject taught by an expert in the sector.

  • What hybrid attendance patterns do you offer?

    Hybrid attendance is decided on a case-by-case basis, and many London families choose to follow a typical school pattern of two days on site at Lionheart School London, and then three days online tuition that’s focused on specific subjects. Patterns are always agreed in advance and delivered as required. 

  • Can online pupils sit GCSEs and A-Levels at your London school?

    If you are an online-only student, then you can still sit the physical exams at the Lionheart School London’s exam centre. We support a huge range of GCSE and A-Level subjects across more than 5 UK exam boards, whether it’s retakes or coursework.

  • How do online pupils make friends and feel part of the school?

    Socialisation is often a concern for parents who are homeschooling or opt for online-only lessons. However, depending on your arrangement, pupils can benefit from shared timetables, on-site work, social opportunities with peers, and small group courses throughout the year.