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An online school gives you access to structured, teacher-led education without attending a physical school site. At Nisai, online schooling focuses on live lessons, strong relationships with teachers, and full academic and pastoral support.
This page explains how online school works in the UK, who it supports, how it compares to traditional schools, and how you can apply with confidence.
An online school delivers education through interactive live lessons taught by qualified teachers. Your child joins live classes each day, follows a planned timetable, and studies core subjects aligned with the British curriculum.
Online learning at Nisai does not rely on independent study alone. Teachers lead lessons in real time, encourage discussion, and provide personalised attention through small class sizes. Students also access lesson recordings, structured support, and a wider school community.
This approach allows students to learn in a calm and supportive learning environment while receiving a full education.
Nisai online school supports learners whose needs, circumstances, or experiences mean that a traditional school setting does not provide the right access to education. This includes children, young people, and adults across a wide range of age groups, abilities, and pathways.
Online schooling delivers structured, teacher-led education through live lessons, small class sizes, and consistent routines. This approach supports learners who require flexibility, personalised support, or alternative provision while maintaining clear academic expectations and pastoral care.
Our online schooling supports learners with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities. This includes autistic learners, students with ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, Asperger’s, and those with dual or multiple exceptionalities. It also supports learners with high learning potential who benefit from adapted delivery and individual attention.
Online education can be particularly effective for learners with physical disabilities, mental health needs, and both visible and invisible disabilities. Learning from home reduces pressures linked to travel, sensory overload, and busy environments while maintaining access to live lessons, qualified teachers, and a structured curriculum.
Online provision can form part of wider SEND and EHCP arrangements, working alongside schools, local authorities, and virtual schools to ensure continuity of education and appropriate support.
Nisai online school supports learners who face barriers to regular school attendance or engagement. This includes pupils experiencing school refusal, persistent absence, exclusion, or disengagement from mainstream education.
It also supports children in care, medically ill learners, school-phobic pupils, and young people who require education delivered in a calmer and more controlled environment. Clear routines, trusted relationships with teachers, and pastoral support help many learners re-engage with education over time.
For some learners, online schooling provides a stabilising pathway that supports reintegration into education or progression into further provision.
Our online school plays an important role within alternative provision pathways. This includes supporting pupils referred through Pupil Referral Units, local authority placements, and other commissioned education arrangements.
Schools, local authorities, and Multi-Academy Trusts use online provision to support learners who cannot attend school due to medical, mental health, behavioural, or safeguarding reasons. Online schooling provides continuity of education while meeting safeguarding, attendance, and reporting requirements.
Provision can be delivered on a full-time or part-time basis, depending on the needs of the learner and the setting.
Some learners access our online school as part of home education or flexi-schooling arrangements. Online schooling provides structure, subject teaching, and progression while allowing flexibility around learning schedules.
This approach supports learners who combine online education with other provision or attend a physical school part-time under agreed arrangements with schools or local authorities.
Nisai online school also supports gifted and talented learners, including those with high learning potential who require flexible timetables or personalised academic pathways.
This includes learners balancing education alongside elite sports training, performance commitments, or other intensive programmes. Online schooling allows learners to continue their education without compromising academic progression or wellbeing.
Our online school provides continuity for internationally mobile learners. This includes students who move between countries, return to the UK after time abroad, or relocate frequently due to family circumstances.
British online education allows learners worldwide to follow the British curriculum, remain aligned with UK year groups, and prepare for transitions into physical schools, sixth form, or higher education.
Online schooling also supports learners adjusting to language, curriculum expectations, or new educational systems while remaining part of a structured school community.
Our online school supports adult learners seeking academic progression, professional development, or career change. Studying GCSEs, A levels, or subject-specific courses allows adults to meet entry requirements for further education or strengthen existing qualifications.
Online education also supports adults developing English language proficiency. Structured lessons focus on communication, comprehension, and academic language within a supportive learning environment, supported by qualified teachers and clear feedback.
Online schooling does not suit every learner. Some pupils require daily in-person support, access to specialist facilities, or hands-on provision that cannot be delivered online.
Suitability depends on whether the learner:
A responsible online school supports informed decision-making and explains when alternative provision may be more appropriate. Trial sessions and clear guidance help ensure the learning environment meets individual needs before long-term commitments are made.
Nisai works alongside a wide range of organisations to ensure learners can continue accessing high-quality education when traditional routes are not suitable. Our role is not to replace existing provision, but to work in partnership with the education system to support continuity, inclusion, and progress.
We collaborate closely with schools, local authorities, and education settings to deliver structured, teacher-led online learning that meets academic, safeguarding, and reporting expectations.
We support schools and local authorities across England and Wales to provide online education for learners who cannot attend a physical setting due to medical needs, mental health, exclusion, or other barriers to attendance.
This includes working with virtual schools to support children in care and learners who require stable, consistent education during periods of disruption. Our provision helps improve engagement, attendance, and academic progression while wider support plans are in place.
All delivery takes place within clear frameworks, with regular monitoring and communication to ensure transparency and accountability.
Nisai supports learners placed through alternative provision pathways, including referrals via Pupil Referral Units and other commissioned routes. Our online provision helps ensure learners continue to receive structured education when attending a physical setting is not possible.
We work collaboratively with referring schools and local authorities to deliver education that aligns with individual plans, supports reintegration where appropriate, and maintains clear oversight of progress, engagement, and attendance.
Multi-Academy Trusts partner with Nisai to access flexible, scalable online provision that supports learners across multiple schools. This includes tailored delivery aligned with trust priorities, shared quality assurance processes, and consistent standards across settings.
Our approach allows trusts to support individual learners without compromising on academic expectations or safeguarding requirements. Centralised reporting and monitoring support oversight at both school and trust level.
Nisai, as a leading online school, supports academic progress while helping learners develop confidence, independence, and routine. Students may progress onto GCSEs, A levels, further education, or reintegrate back into mainstream schools where appropriate.
Clear assessment, regular feedback, and strong teacher relationships help learners stay on track and prepare for future education or career pathways.
If you are exploring online schooling, the next step is to understand whether this approach fits your situation, goals, and support needs.
You may want guidance as a parent choosing the right option for your child, as a school reviewing alternative provision, or as a local authority planning appropriate placements. Each pathway requires clear information and the right level of support.
A conversation with Nisai helps you:
You can contact the Nisai team to discuss your situation, request further information, or arrange an initial conversation. This allows you to make an informed decision based on clarity, understanding, and trust.
of UK students have learning barriers. 59% of our UK students have multiple barriers
For those who previously struggled, average attendance has risen dramatically from 22% to 78% after joining Nisai
Students more likely to succeed if online schooling is supplemented with mentoring
96% of our students successfully reintegrate back into mainstream or further education and employment
of UK students have learning barriers. 59% of our UK students have multiple barriers
For those who previously struggled, average attendance has risen dramatically from 22% to 78% after joining Nisai
Students more likely to succeed if online schooling is supplemented with mentoring
96% of our students have successfully reintegrated back into mainstream education or progressed into further education and employment
Online schooling works well when it matches your child’s needs, learning style, and circumstances. Many students build confidence through small class sizes, supportive teachers, and clear routines.
Students often benefit from:
Parents value consistent communication, a clear admissions process, and a school community that supports both learning and wellbeing.
Accreditation varies across online schools. A strong online school follows the British curriculum, employs qualified teachers, and aligns teaching with national standards.
When choosing an online school, you should look for:
Understanding how a school delivers education matters more than labels alone.
The cost of online schooling depends on your child’s year group, level of support, and programme of study. Fees often differ between primary school, secondary school, and sixth form.
Some families fund online education privately, while others access provision through schools or local authorities as part of alternative education or SEND arrangements.
Clear information about fees and what is included helps you plan with confidence.
Students learn through live lessons led by expert teachers who understand how online education works. Lessons encourage participation, discussion, and independent learning skills.
Online schooling at Nisai also includes:
Online learning does not mean learning alone. Strong teacher relationships and a connected school community support long-term success.
Wellbeing plays a central role in learning. An online school can support children who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or unable to attend traditional schools.
Pastoral care teams work closely with teachers and families to support mental health, monitor engagement, and respond when students need additional help. This approach helps students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.
We have a dedicated and knowledgeable support team who will be able to discuss the best educational solution for you, whether you’re contacting us on behalf of a school, local authority, as a parent or student.
“The options you have outlined could not be more flexible. This is beyond anything we could have envisaged – Nisai is exceptional in its care for its students.”
Parent of Student
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