Parent Testimonial: Andrew’s Story

How Online Schooling with Nisai Changed Our Son’s Life

We cannot thank you enough for the care and understanding you have shown our son Andrew from the very first day he joined Nisai. The Academy has given him not only a high standard of education, but also the kind of personalised support and encouragement that truly meets his needs. This flexible learning environment has allowed him to grow, re engage with his studies, and begin to thrive again despite ongoing medical and mental health challenges.

Within just two weeks of starting online schooling, Andrew told us he felt like he was making friends again and was finally part of something meaningful. He loved being able to take part in live virtual lessons without the stress of a physical classroom. Being able to learn from home through remote education has made a huge difference to his wellbeing and has proven to be the right choice for his long term success.

It felt like we got our son back. After years of isolation and only patchy education, we saw him engage, participate, and actually enjoy learning again. The pressure started to lift for all of us. He realised he could still attend classes and stay connected even on days when his symptoms were worse. The teachers have been kind, patient and genuinely supportive during lessons and with homework. He has even joined after school clubs, and for the first time in a long time, he is able to study independently and feel a true sense of belonging.

One of the biggest changes for our family has been the reduction in anxiety. Because the team at Nisai understands why Andrew needs online education, we are no longer constantly trying to explain or justify his situation. When he has a medical appointment or a support session and needs to miss a lesson, there is no stress. He simply catches up through recorded classes, and he never falls behind. That feels like real progress.

Before discovering virtual learning with Nisai, the responsibility for teaching often fell to us when Andrew could not attend school. This created a great deal of stress and worry. Knowing he is now taught by experienced professionals who understand his needs has brought enormous relief. We only wish more decision makers in local authorities understood just how valuable this kind of online learning is for students who cannot attend traditional schools full time. Whether for medical, mental health or other complex reasons, this alternative to mainstream education truly works.

Over the last six years, Andrew could only attend a physical school part time. We were constantly reminded about attendance figures and wished he could manage full time, but it just was not possible. Since joining Nisai’s online school, he now attends all of his virtual classes and maintains over 90 percent attendance. Before, when attending school in person, it was just 18 percent. That speaks for itself.

Andrew received clear onboarding and training from day one, and he felt comfortable in his lessons right away. This remote education model works so well for him. He finally has the chance to succeed, despite the many personal challenges he faces.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone at Nisai for what you have done and continue to do for Andrew.