Key Stage 3, Years 7–9, ages 11–14.
Lower Secondary School Online at Sophia High School
Live British curriculum, small classes, a personal tutor for every child, and an IGCSE-ready pathway that works for families who travel or need more flexibility.
100% live lessons
Average 6 students per class
25+ hours teaching/week
Cameras on during lessons
Weekly 1:1 mentoring
Lower Secondary Programme Overview - Quick Facts
Ages & Years
KS3, Years 7–9, ages 11–14.
English National Curriculum
Live learning
25+ hours live teaching each week with a predictable timetable.
100% live
Cameras on
Class size & support
Average 6:1, subject specialists, and weekly 1:1 mentoring.
Individual attention
Pathway
Year 9 tasters lead to smart IGCSE choices and a smooth move into Years 10–11.
IGCSE-ready
Wellbeing
Balanced timetable, regular check-ins, and study skills embedded.
Pastoral care
Co-curricular
Houses, clubs, enrichment and leadership opportunities.
Gaming & Esports
Enrichment
Parent partnership
Weekly progress insight and termly consultations with a personal tutor.
Parent consultations
Flexibility
Mid-year entry, support for travel, and personalised catch-up plans.
Flexible Education
Common worries parents of 11–14 children have, and how we respond
Low engagement or boredom
❓ My child doesn’t engage with school and finds it boring.
✅At Sophia, the size of the classes are small, students keep their cameras on, and interactive teaching using digital tools and human creativity keep pupils interested.
Social issues and bullying
❓ I’m worried about social issues or bullying online..
✅We set clear behaviour norms, keep cameras on to build trust, and teachers actively moderate every lesson. Clubs and Houses provide safe, guided connection.
Fatigue, stress or health concerns
❓ My child feels tired or anxious and school is overwhelming..
✅A balanced timetable, no commute, and regular wellbeing check‑ins reduce stress. We coach study skills so workload feels manageable.
Family travel or relocation
❓ Our family travels or moves often. Will learning be disrupted..
✅Your child keeps the same school, teachers and friends wherever you are. We plan smooth transitions and protect the IGCSE pathway.
Young athletes and performers
❓ Training or rehearsals clash with lessons…
✅Our live timetable is predictable, with catch-up support around competitions and tours so performance and progress stay aligned.
Alternative to conventional schools
❓ We want a high‑quality alternative to a conventional school.
✅Rigorous British curriculum, a calmer learning environment, and weekly 1:1 mentoring to align studies with personal goals.
What changes for your child, practically
| Experience | Typical large online class | Sophia Lower Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Class size and presence | 30+ students, cameras off | Around 6 per class, cameras on, teacher knows your child |
| Teaching | Generic delivery, limited feedback | Subject specialists, live feedback, weekly 1:1 mentoring |
| Routine | Inconsistent or self-paced | Daily timetable, 25+ hours live teaching per week |
| Curriculum | Mixed frameworks | English National Curriculum with IGCSE preparation from Year 7 |
| Parent partnership | Limited visibility | Termly consultations, weekly progress insight, personal tutor |
What changes for your child, practically
Class size and presence
Typical large online class
✗ 30+ students, cameras off
Sophia Lower Secondary
✓ Around 6 per class, cameras on, teacher knows your child
Teaching
Typical large online class
✗ Generic delivery, limited feedback
Sophia Lower Secondary
✓ Subject specialists, live feedback, weekly 1:1 mentoring
Routine
Typical large online class
✗ Inconsistent or self-paced
Sophia Lower Secondary
✓ Daily timetable, 25+ hours live teaching per week
Curriculum
Typical large online class
✗ Mixed frameworks
Sophia Lower Secondary
✓ English National Curriculum with IGCSE preparation from Year 7
Parent partnership
Typical large online class
✗ Limited visibility
Sophia Lower Secondary
✓ Termly consultations, weekly progress insight, personal tutor
Lower Secondary School Curriculum overview, KS3
Core subjects
- English Language and Literature
- Mathematics
- Integrated Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Physics foundations
Foundation subjects
- History, Geography, Religious Studies, Citizenship
- Computing, Design Technology
- Art and Design, Music, Physical Education
Languages and options
- French, Spanish, German
- Year 9 tasters towards IGCSE choices
- Global Citizenship, Business, Computer Science tasters
How learning feels day to day
- Interactive live lessons, discussion and presentations
- Project Based Learning to build entrepreneurial and future-ready skills
- Virtual labs in Science, fieldwork simulations in Geography, digital portfolios in the Arts
- Study skills and digital citizenship as part of the timetable
Your child’s pathway to IGCSEs
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Year 7, confidence and habits
Master core knowledge, learn how to learn, practise safe and effective online collaboration.
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Year 8, depth and direction
Strengthen subject skills, begin guided discussion about future pathways, build exam technique gradually.
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Year 9, smart choices
Taster modules inform IGCSE selections, mock papers introduce exam style, transition plan into Years 10–11.
Designed for modern family life
Expat and mobile families
One school that travels with you. No lost learning, no mid-year curriculum switch.
Young athletes and artists
Reliable, live timetable around training or tours, with catch-up support when needed.
Alternative to conventional school
High academic standards with a calmer learning environment and strong pastoral care.
Our premium private online school timetable
These are the daily live lessons your child will attend with our highly qualified and experienced master teachers.
Maximum class sizes: 6-12 students.
Weekly private parent-teacher consultations.
Times are shown in UK time. We accommodate multiple time zones for international families.
Flexible timetables to meet the needs of high performance student athletes.
Teaching, safeguarding and support
Qualified specialists, UK-trained
- Experienced secondary teachers in every subject
- Interactive delivery using high-quality online tools
- Weekly 1:1 mentoring with a personal tutor
Wellbeing and behaviour
- Clear classroom norms with cameras on to build trust
- Regular check-ins and quick escalation routes if concerns arise
- Digital citizenship embedded across the programme
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ How many hours of live classes per week? ›
✓ Typically 25+ hours of live teaching each week, plus independent study and projects.
❓ Will my child be ready for IGCSEs? ›
✓ Yes. Exam skills, subject depth and decision support build steadily from Year 7 to Year 9 for a smooth move into Years 10–11.
❓ How do you support parents? ›
✓ Weekly progress insight, termly consultations, and a single point of contact via your child’s personal tutor.
❓ Can we join mid‑year? ›
✓ In most cases, yes. We plan a tailored transition and catch‑up where needed so your child settles quickly.
Parent Testimonials & Success Stories
“The small classes and cameras-on approach changed everything for our son in Year 8. He now participates every lesson, we get clear weekly updates from his tutor, and the routine is predictable even when we travel.”
Parent, UAE
“Our daughter trains tennis daily and struggled to fit school around it. With Sophia’s live timetable and catch-up support, she keeps up academically without stress, and we’ve had zero disruption during tournaments.”
Parent, Spain
Quality & accreditation
Sophia High School is accredited under the UK Department for Education’s Online Education Accreditation Scheme. We prepare students for Pearson Edexcel IGCSEs and International A-Levels.
