Since 2021

A British education,
without borders.

The most exclusive online school for students aged 7 to 16. One hundred percent live lessons. Twenty students per class. Taught by Britain's finest.

Trusted credentials
Online Education Provider of the Year
Winner 2024 · 2025 · 2026
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The BOS difference
Accredited · Inspected · Trusted
Cambridge International Accreditation
100% Live Teaching
25+ Countries
Class of 20
Our Promise

Where tradition meets innovation.

We bring the very best of the British classroom: the tradition, the rigour, the warmth, and bring it to a screen anywhere in the world. That is the whole of it.

Every lesson is delivered live by a qualified teacher with a degree in their subject and a PGCE. No recordings standing in for instruction. No twenty-six children competing for attention. Just a small, dedicated classroom, and a future being built, one timetabled hour at a time.

Why families choose BOS

Four reasons. One school.

i.

Maximum class size of 20.

Maximum twenty students per lesson. Every child is seen, heard and known by their teacher, not lost in a crowd.

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ii.

Outstanding teachers.

Every teacher holds a subject degree and a PGCE. Recruited from 400 applicants. Inspected. Mentored. Exceptional.

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iii.

British qualifications.

Cambridge International GCSEs sat in 120+ countries. The same papers, the same standards, recognised the world over.

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iv.

Anywhere, anytime.

Live by day, recorded by night. Whether you're in Doha, Devon or Denver, your child's classroom is open.

The school day →
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A day at BOS

Real lessons.
Real teachers.
Real classmates.

School begins at 9. A timetabled day of 45-minute lessons follows, with screen breaks, tutor time and live registration. Fridays are for independent study, deeper reading, and one-to-one support.

Live
9.00 – 15.30
Monday to Thursday, GMT
Independent Study
Friday / Sunday
Study, support, catch-up
The curriculum

From Year 3 to IGCSE.

Key Stage 2

Years 3–6 · Ages 7–11

Foundations of literacy, numeracy and curiosity. Small classes; warm welcome.

Maths · English · Science · Humanities

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Key Stage 3

Years 7–9 · Ages 11–14

Eight subjects. Politically neutral. Built to spark independent thought.

+ Geography · History · Computer Science · Spanish · Graphics

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Key Stage 4

Years 10–11 · Ages 14–16

Two-year IGCSE programme. Same papers, same standards, sat worldwide.

Nine subjects · IGCSE · UCAS-ready

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A parent writes
Marie Johnson · Year 7 Parent · United Kingdom
Begin the journey

A fifteen-minute conversation could change your child's education.

Speak with our team. No pressure, no jargon, just honest answers about whether BOS is the right fit for your family.

15min

Friendly · Personal · No obligation