Level
GCSE
Qualification
IGCSE™ History syllabus 0470 or 0977
Exam board
Cambridge CAIE IGCSE™
Hours of study
Approximately 150 hours of study time (plus additional time for completing assignments)
About the course
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Our IGCSE™ History homeschooling course will encourage students to understand the events and themes that have shaped our modern world, examining some of the major international moments of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Through this course, students will:
- Build their historical knowledge and develop skills for analysing evidence.
- Explore the causes and impact of key events like World War I, World War II, the Cold War and the United Nations.
- Build a strong foundation for future study while encouraging a lasting interest in history.
Our experienced University and Careers Advisor can provide support with choosing the right GCSE Level courses for your child’s ambitions, as well as all aspects of applying to university including UCAS references, interview preparation and more.
Additional information
Study method: A self-directed mix of online and offline learning with structured multimedia content. You will be supported throughout your studies with expert Tutor feedback as well as guidance from a dedicated 1:1 Student Progress Manager. Students can book 1:1 sessions with a Tutor for this course for an additional fee.
Course content
Key topics
- Were the peace treaties of 1919-23 fair?
- To what extent was the League of Nations a success?
- Why had international peace collapsed by 1939?
- Who was to blame for the Cold War?
- How effectively did the USA contain the spread of Communism?
- How secure was the USSR’s control over Eastern Europe, 1948-c.1989?
Take a look at our IGCSE™ History homeschooling course to see what your child will be studying, with these exclusive previews on our student learning platform. These will give you an insight into our approach to this subject, the different topics it covers and the types of activities and exercises your child will be doing once they get started.
Assessments & exams
Exams
This course will assess your child’s understanding across three papers:
Paper 1: This paper lasts for 2 hours and accounts for 40% of the overall grade.
Paper 2: This paper lasts for 1 hour and 45 minutes and accounts for 30% of the overall grade.
Paper 4: This paper is an alternative to coursework and lasts for 1 hour, accounting for 30% of the overall grade.
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Mock exams
All of our GCSE Level courses include a number of past exam papers in the final module to support students’ learning. This includes the most recent paper, which can be taken as a mock exam and submitted to the course Tutor for feedback for an additional fee.
72% pass rate
In 2024, our GCSE Level students achieved a pass rate of 72% at A*-C grade, with 23% achieving grades A* to A across all their courses.
Exam centres
Your child can take their IGCSE™ exams at Cambridge exam centres in over 150 countries. We can provide details of the closest exam centre for your family.
Meet the tutors
IGCSE™ History Tutors
Emma Conroy, BA, PGCE, MSc
Tutors
Subjects
- History (International)
- History
Teaching Levels
- Lower Secondary
- GCSE Level
- A Level
Emma Conroy, BA, PGCE, MSc
Tutors
My passion for History began with an early trip to Hampton Court Palace. My imagination was captured walking the corridors trodden by Henry VIII and many others whose influence is felt in our country to this day.
As my education progressed and my interest in History widened, I began to appreciate the process of critically assessing and combining a variety of historical sources to construct my own interpretation of events. As Confucius stated, “study the past, if you would define the future”.
I took my undergraduate degree in History at Liverpool University and followed this with a PGCE in the subject, later completing an MSc in Education at the University of Oxford. My lifelong love of learning continued more recently with the completion of a Graduate Diploma in Law from Nottingham Law School. This latter course of study was completed by distance learning, which has given me a first-hand appreciation of the unique requirements of those studying remotely rather than in a classroom environment.
I have over 20 years of experience in teaching GCSE and A level History and Government and Politics at Secondary schools in Derbyshire, Oxfordshire and London. During this time, in addition to classroom teaching, I have had the responsibility of being both Head of History and Head of Sixth Form. More recently, I have held a role as an examiner for GCSE and A Level History.
I have always taken a great deal of satisfaction from seeing my students develop their critical thinking as Historians and have taken great pleasure in seeing many of them choose to study the subject at excellent universities and beyond.
When not engaging in my love for History and Politics, I enjoy singing in a community choir and playing the clarinet in a local wind ensemble. I also love exploring the Oxfordshire countryside where I live with my husband, two children and dog, who unsurprisingly is named Henry!
I look forward to sharing my passion for History with the students of Wolsey Hall Oxford.
Emma Marshall, BA, PGCE, MA, CELTA
Tutors
Subjects
- History
- History (International)
Teaching Levels
- Lower Secondary
- GCSE Level
Emma Marshall, BA, PGCE, MA, CELTA
Tutors
I have always been fascinated by History, and in particular political History. For me History is the study of people, their ambitions and the interactions between them. I enjoy thinking about History in a global sense. What were the driving forces behind huge changes in the world, such as wars and revolutions? How and why did some individuals have such a significant impact and continue to do so today?
My love for History probably came from a childhood of running around the gardens of National Trust houses and visiting castles and heritage sites. These captured my imagination, and I wanted to find out what it was like to live in a different era. Later, my History teacher was a great inspiration and opened up a new world of learning. I became interested in the History of ideas and power struggles. I studied History at A Level and then at university and particularly enjoyed Russian History and Cold War History modules.
After completing my degree, I travelled the world. I went to South America for a year, travelled around Europe. Travelling and learning first hand about different countries, their cultures and History fascinated me. I was also interested in the legacy of historical events and how people viewed these.
On my return, I studied a PGCE at the University of Ulster on the north coast of Ireland and then spent ten years working in England, where I taught History and Politics to A level. Most recently, I was the Head of History in a school in the UAE. I loved working with students from all over the world and the different perspectives they brought to lessons. I was also able to support students for whom English was not their first language and help prepare them for the IGCSE.
I have tutored GCSE and A Level students and been an A Level examiner. I enjoy helping people to reach their full potential, and I am always glad to help. I am approachable and friendly, and I look forward to helping you to learn. I am always happy to talk about History!
In my spare time, my hobbies include reading, walking in the countryside, camping and cooking. I currently live in Ireland with my partner and my son.
Josie Barrett, BA, MA, PGCE
Tutors
Subjects
- History
- History (International)
- Geography
Teaching Levels
- Lower Secondary
- GCSE Level
Josie Barrett, BA, MA, PGCE
Tutors
I am a fully qualified History teacher with a BA degree in Ancient History and a Master’s in Political Communication, both from Cardiff University. I always knew that I wanted to share my love of History, so I went on to complete a PGCE at Bath Spa University and became a teacher. I am currently teaching Lower Secondary, IGCSE and A Level students at an inner London NI boys’ school. Alongside History, I have taught both Religious Education and Geography, been a form tutor and led the school equality council.
I have an up-to-date knowledge of the History curriculum and am incredibly passionate about my subject. I thoroughly enjoy how history helps us understand the way we are today. It is a dynamic and exciting subject – as we study the past there are constantly new perspectives and voices to examine. Our history completely shapes our future, and I believe it is so important for students to learn about past events so they can better understand the world we live in.
I love history and I enjoy keeping up to date with politics putting my Master’s to use. When not engaging in these I enjoy playing netball; I am part of two teams and play twice a week. My love of sport continues into most games but especially rugby, and since being at an inner London boys’ school, I’ve even found myself enjoying football.
I am really looking forward to sharing my love of history with students at Wolsey Hall Oxford and hope to inspire the budding historians of the future.
Karen Dawson, BA, MA, PGCE
Tutors
Subjects
- History
- Politics
Teaching Levels
- Lower Secondary
- GCSE Level
- A Level
Karen Dawson, BA, MA, PGCE
Tutors
I adore History and have had the absolute pleasure of being a teacher, tutor and examiner in the subject. My main interests at university were in Tudor and Stuart England, the Russian Revolution and the First World War.
I undertook my Master’s Degree whilst teaching in a Secondary School, and thoroughly enjoyed rummaging in the Kent County Archives for primary sources relating to the history of crime and punishment. However, there is no area of History I don’t enjoy learning about and I keep learning. I am a member of the Historical Association and take advantage of their courses and articles, and I love to visit English Heritage sites and museums with my two children.
As historians we are custodians of the past and are lucky enough to make windows into the lives of our ancestors, to see how they lived, breathed, thought and felt. I consider myself to be a life-long learner and I hope, through teaching, that I can pass this love for the subject on to others.
I have had a varied and interesting career in teaching. I have taught across the secondary school age range, alongside teaching Politics, and the Extended Project Qualification. I have also worked with students from a variety of backgrounds, learning needs and abilities, to meet their personal goals. I have worked with international students and travelled to places such as Berlin and Ypres with my students. I undertook a teacher exchange programme to a school in Taipei and was able to experience education in Taiwan. My time as a one-to-one tutor and an examiner has also been very important in forming my understanding of the requirements for exam success.
I now live in the North Downs of Kent with my husband and two children, running a local baby bank. In my spare time, I keep chickens and an allotment garden.
Kieron Hoyle, BA, PGCE
Tutors
Subjects
- History
Teaching Levels
- Lower Secondary
- GCSE Level
Kieron Hoyle, BA, PGCE
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I graduated from Canterbury Christ Church University with a degree in History. I liked it so much that I went back again to complete a teacher training certificate in the same subject.
I am fascinated by all things historical, but especially Social History. As a child I loved visiting my grandparents’ house which was a treasure trove for family history and stories. From playing in the old Anderson shelter, to pulling ancient tins out of the cupboards, the house was so exciting! I listened fascinated to stories of taking tea with Haile Selassie in the front room, listening to heated discussions between my father and Hewlett Johnson, the Red Dean of Canterbury Cathedral, and washing and bandaging the feet of the Jarrow marchers.
How could I not become a historian? I also love the Medieval and Early Modern Periods, but my real passion is the First and Second World Wars. I have worked on television documentaries and researched the battlefields of Europe for both my own work and that of other authors.
I collect books on Military and Social History, and now I am the proud owner of two libraries in my Somme Farmhouse where I spend most of my time. My cat Maisy lives with me in a museum of First World War History!
When I’m not tutoring or messing around in the museum, I can be found back at Canterbury Christ Church University who still can’t get rid of me! I am a part time Senior Lecturer in History Education. I also love walking the battlefields, art galleries, drawing, reading, and everyone else’s museums!
Oliver Saunders, BA Hons, MA, GTTP
Tutors
Subjects
- History
Teaching Levels
- GCSE Level
- A Level
Oliver Saunders, BA Hons, MA, GTTP
Tutors
My love of history started with a fascination with stories. History stories were even better because they also happened to be true. As a BA Hons History student at King’s College, London, I focused on ancient and medieval history. At university I particularly enjoyed reading accounts from people writing at the time.
Following university, I became a teacher, initially at primary school, where I enjoyed bringing history to life with trips to Durham and Chartres. I soon moved to secondary school so that I could share my love of history with older pupils and complete my Graduate Teacher Training. I taught history at all levels for many years, working with several exam boards, and was also Head of History for nearly twenty years. About ten years ago, I started teaching Politics to a select group of students who specially requested it. This soon became a very popular subject, leading to many interesting debates and discussions. During this time, I marked exam papers for a major UK exam board, gaining a real sense of what examiners are looking for.
I recently completed an MA in Military History with Birmingham University. The MA was taught entirely remotely, giving me a chance to experience what it is like to be a student learning outside the classroom, and giving me an understanding of remote learning. I am keen that students enjoy their studies as well as developing their potential and achieving exam success, and I am excited to help you on your learning journey!
I am married with two adult children. I am a passionate bread maker and home bake bread to be enjoyed by family and friends. I also love reading and challenge myself to read a little more each year. I live in London and enjoy long walks by the river Thames. Soon, I hope to move to Cornwall to enjoy wonderful walks along the wild coastline of north Cornwall.
Rebecca Welsford, BA, MLitt, PGCE
Tutors
Subjects
- History
Teaching Levels
- Lower Secondary
- GCSE Level
Rebecca Welsford, BA, MLitt, PGCE
Tutors
My interest in History stems from childhood holidays spent exploring archaeological sites, castles and other historical monuments. It was further developed by inspirational teachers at both school and university. I relished the stories of the past and was fascinated by many of the characters I discovered along the way; I also came to see how much the study of History helps us to make sense of the world we live in. Over time, I became equally engaged by historical methods – constructing and challenging interpretations of the past through the rigorous use and evaluation of historical source materials.
I completed my undergraduate degree in History at Oxford University. I left Oxford with a very keen interest in the Middle Ages and developed this by doing an MLitt in Medieval History at the University of St Andrews. During these years of study, I decided that I wanted to become a teacher to inspire a love of History in young people and develop my own knowledge and understanding of the past. I did a PGCE at Cambridge.
Since then, I have spent 15 years teaching in girls’ schools in Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, including nine years as Head of History. I have enjoyed teaching a wide range of periods in British, European and World History and helping students develop skills, including evaluating historical sources and structuring arguments. Leading foreign trips has also been a high point of teaching, particularly taking students to visit Berlin and Krakow to support their work on aspects of 20th-century European History.
Outside teaching, I enjoy travel and exploring the outdoors with my three young children – walking and introducing them to some of the historical sites that sparked my own interest in the past.
I look forward to sharing my love of the past with you.
Sarah Stuart, MA Hons, PGCE, MA
Tutors
Subjects
- History
- History (International)
Teaching Levels
- Lower Secondary
- GCSE Level
Sarah Stuart, MA Hons, PGCE, MA
Tutors
I am passionate about History and one of my main reasons for going into teaching was my desire never to give the subject up. At school, I was inspired and hooked by my History teacher, and I’ve really enjoyed my own career teaching in a wide range of secondary schools across the country. I gained my History degree and teaching qualification at Oxford University. Some years later I completed a distance learning MA in Theology, so I also have some experience of learning from home.
My students often describe me as kind and helpful, always willing to go the extra mile to support them in their studies. I enjoy the challenge of helping students to be the best they can be, building up their confidence and discovering their interests and passions. History is such a big topic, encompassing all of human life; as such, there is something for everyone. I particularly like to find links between topics, to study the art and music of the time periods or to ask what was happening elsewhere at the same time. There is always more and more History to enjoy and more to discover.
When I’m not tutoring, I enjoy spending time with my dogs. In fact, I’m pretty much obsessed with dogs! Pablo and Milo are very valued members of my family, and they go everywhere with me. They especially like visiting castles and historical sites! I also enjoy music, particularly singing and playing piano.
I look forward to being able to support and assist you and hope that you enjoy finding out more about History during your studies.
Veronika Goodwin, BA, Cert Ed.
Tutors
Subjects
- History
Teaching Levels
- A Level
- GCSE Level
Veronika Goodwin, BA, Cert Ed.
Tutors
I’ve always enjoyed introducing others to the wonders of History. My own four children visited many monuments and museums while still in their pushchairs. While they learnt the value of a strategic nap, they also developed their own interest to the extent that the youngest is even studying History herself at university.
My own interest in History was awakened by living in places where the layers of the past were evident. I grew up in a village near Oxford, where there was a Viking battlefield, and the remains of an 11th century priory. Outside my Primary school was an ancient tree still known as ‘Rupert’s Oak’, dating from the Civil War. As a teenager I was intrigued to visit local sites, especially those connected with notorious characters, from highwaymen and the Hellfire Club to John Profumo. So I went on to take my degree in History at Nottingham University, and then spent three years researching the social history of London in the 19th century.
Since then, I’ve lived in several towns and cities, and in each case I have enjoyed investigating and understanding their past, and how this local history relates to wider historical themes. Meanwhile, I have taught in a variety of schools and colleges, specialising in 19th and 20th century history.
I’ve also worked to support students in developing their essay writing skills, and marked GCSE and A Level exam papers. During this time I’ve seen what rapid progress you can make if you’re committed to learning. I’ve helped my own children, and many other students, acquire the combination of knowledge, skills and organisation that they need to succeed at top universities.
Another great interest is languages. I have taught English in Spain and Spanish in England. My mother’s family is Swedish. We’ve travelled extensively and hosted student teachers from many countries, and always found it fascinating to discover more about life and education in other cultures.
All this has shown me how understanding the past not only enriches our lives but also develops valuable skills of interpretation and debate. As the Roman statesman Cicero wrote, more than two thousand years ago, ‘To be ignorant of the past is to remain forever a child’.
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My son only had 12 months instead of 2 academic years to prepare for his IGCSEs so we decided that attending an online school was going to be the best solution to help him achieve his plan of preparing for his IGCSEs in a short amount of time. Our experience with Wolsey Hall has been excellent and I would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to study for their IGCSEs remotely. My son has just received his IGCSE results and has passed all his exams with outstanding results.
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I am delighted to provide a positive report on my daughter's two-year study experience for the IGCSE at Wolsey Hall. Several key factors throughout her journey contributed to an enriching and successful educational experience. Flexibility of Programs: One of the standout features of Wolsey Hall's programs is their flexibility. This aspect was invaluable for my daughter, allowing her to tailor her study schedule to fit around her other commitments and interests. The ability to work at her own pace ensured that she could fully engage with the material without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. Quality of Written Feedback and Further Reading Suggestions: The quality of the staff at Wolsey Hall, particularly in providing written feedback and suggesting further reading, was exceptional. Her tutors' detailed and constructive feedback helped her improve her understanding of the subject matter and encouraged her to delve deeper into the topics covered. The additional reading suggestions were instrumental in broadening her knowledge and enhancing her learning experience. Professional Support from Student Progress Manager: The role of the Student Progress Manager cannot be overstated in its importance within the school. Their professional support and guidance were invaluable throughout my daughter's studies. From providing academic advice to offering pastoral care, the Student Progress Manager played a crucial role in ensuring that my daughter felt supported and motivated to succeed. Development of Valuable Life Skills: Wolsey Hall provided a solid academic foundation and helped my daughter develop essential life skills such as time management and online meeting planning. These skills have proven invaluable as she prepares for her next steps in education and beyond. Overall, my daughter's experience at Wolsey Hall has been overwhelmingly positive. The program's flexibility, the staff's quality in providing written feedback and suggesting further reading, and the professional support provided by the Student Progress Manager have all contributed to her academic success and personal growth. I cannot thank Wolsey Hall enough for their dedication to providing a top-quality education and supporting my daughter every step of the way.
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A very positive experience
A very positive experience for my daughter. The online IGCSE subjects that she completed were well organised, the assignments well spaced out, the feedback from tutors was helpful and encouraging. It offered flexibility with the validation of valuable qualifications at the end. Online schooling with Wolsey Hall was an excellent choice and worked very well for us.
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When we were looking for a UK government approved home school for our daughter aged 15 Wolsey Hall oxford stood out to us from the start being one of the most experienced online home schools it made it a reassuring logical choice when our daughter changed from attending a physical school at the start of year 10. From our initial information zoom call we were really impressed with the online learning platform canvas and the range of GCSEs and the whole ethos and set up of the online school seemed quite straightforward and easy to use, when we signed up for our daughters GCSEs courses each subject course book arrived with us so fast then we all had some time to navigate and get used to canvas the online learning platform our daughter picked it up fast next we all met with her assigned student support manager Erica who has been a wonderful support to our daughter and to us too we all can contact Erica and she keeps in regular contact with our daughter having a super friendly point of contact like Erica with whom we can communicate with so easily has been so helpful in our home schooling journey she helps my daughter with extensions for assignments if she is struggling and she really encourages our daughter with positive and constructive feedback which really helps her mindset. The subject tutors are easy to reach if you have any questions you just feel less alone with Wolsey hall my daughter has become such an independent learner and is now so organised and is learning that reaching out for help is something she can now do without feeling so worried or anxious as Erica and all the tutors have been so kind and reassuring to her she wants to do her best and a huge weight has been lifted off her shoulders since she started at Wolsey hall oxford our daughter is so much happier and is far less anxious I'm so grateful to Wolsey hall for all the help and support they constantly provide my daughter is actually now looking forward to subjects she once disliked at school and is enjoying her Igcses and different subject challenges and it is so very wonderful to see her passionate and so engaged in her learning again thank you wolsey hall for making this transition to online learning so straightforward for us all
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Excellent school I transferred my daughter to Wolsey Hall 2 years ago after she found online classes had improved her studies and helped deal with anxiety better. Following that, she started IGCSEs, and the amount of support and flexibility we have received have been tremendous. There have been many personal problems along the way which hindered her studies but her SPM has supported us throughout the way. She has learnt and grown so much. Great tutors and SPM. Definitely recommend! We are leaving now but it’s been a great journey.
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Wolsey Hall is an absolutely fantastic choice for anyone wanting to homeschool themselves. You will have access to a staggering amount of interesting and useful course material, constant support and helpful feedback on all your assignments. I finished both my IGCSEs and my A Levels with Wolsey Hall, and did very well in both. I strongly recommend giving this school a chance!
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Tailor made, no stress, available anywhere
My son (15 years old) has been studying with Wolsey Hall for 4 years now. He started as Year 7 student and now he is preparing for his IGCSE having very successfully passed one exam already. For us Wolsey Hall turned out to be the perfect choice as we previously had lived in a different, not English speaking country, and wanted our child to have an international level education. We moved to a new country during these 4 years and got through COVID 19 restrictions without any impact on our child’s education. It was not interrupted or hampered in any way. The programme is tailor made: you can choose any combination of subjects. The school is using the best textbooks and an excellent easy navigational educational platform with clear explanations what and how to do it. The courses have a lot of additional materials available in each and every topic with brilliant explanations and relevant experiments. You have introductory Skype calls with the tutors and your Student progress manager all of whom are invariably extremely inspiring and motivational. Your Student progress manager sends you and your child a monthly report on the child’s progress highlighting any issues if any/ praising the hard work and excellent results and reminding your child of any further steps to be taken in relation to revision, etc. The child studies independently and he has a schedule of assignments on each subject to be adhered to. The tutors are available for any questions/doubts and respond promptly to any queries the child might have during the course. The tutors mark the assignments and provide detailed feedbacks. You can find a lot of advice on the platform as to how to organize the studies. The school has loads of extracurricular activities and clubs. They have a University advice team as well. My child is really happy we chose Wolsey Hall as this child-friendly, no stress school equips you with the necessary knowledge without any pressure. Studying with Wolsey is pure joy and positive experience motivating the child to look forward to further education.
Katya, October 4, 2023
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iGCSE Coordinated Sciences (double award) "AA" Result
Our son received his Cambridge Coordinated Science iGCSE (Double Award) results yesterday with an "AA" - and we are so thankful to Wolsey Hall!! Having already completed a year of his iGCSEs in a school overseas and then us unexpectedly moving back to the UK last summer, we found ourselves needing tailored support for a subject both my husband and I (both teachers) were unable to support at all!! His progress manager devised a bespoke plan to keep our son focused and on track so we didn't have to worry about his Science at all. His experienced tutor provided fast turnaround on assignment feedback which was incredibly helpful for him to work on his gaps, and then recommended past paper revision on the run up to the exams. Having reviewed his previous school report, he was on target for B in the sciences, yet thanks to standard of resources, assessment and motivation from Wolsey, his grades have been pulled up to AA!! Thank you so much!!
Claudia, August 17, 2023
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A great homeschooling approach
This is the best homeschooling program to support student undertaking a UK based curriculum. The platform works very well, supported by excellent tutors and a dedicated student progress manager. I recommend it for anyone looking to take IGCSE or A level qualification.
Sammy Likhali, June 27, 2023
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I am very happy I chose Wolsey Hall for…
I am very happy I chose Wolsey Hall for my daughter's IGCSE's. I had to remove her from school due to not getting the support she needed for her dyslexia. With Wolsey Hall, the courses are taken step by step, we had full support from their SENCO, who we met online on numerous occassions and who offered very helpful advice. We were assigned a Student Progress Manager right from the start, who we were able to email and get assistance from all the way through, and who offered online meetings whenever we needed them. We also met with all of my daughters tutors, who offered excellent support and guidance throughout.
Melinda Heasman, May 23, 2023
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Consistently efficient and professional
My son completed year 8 courses with Wolsey Hall and my daughter did 6 subjects at IGCSE level. We have been delighted by the amazingly efficient and professional service provided by Wolsey Hall, and the level of learning. We have had experience with other home school providers, and the kids have friends studying through other platforms and they simply do not compare. We were hugely appreciative of the consistent support and encouragement we got from our student progress managers (Jennie and then Angela). We also really like the balance that Wolsey Hall strike between conventional textbook learning and digital content. Both my kids were delighted to consistently recieve marks in the 80's and 90's, and my daughter is delighted with A's in her first two subjects written at IGCSE (English lang and lit), she found she was well prepared by the courses, and that her course work was suitably challenging that the exams were if anything comparatively slightly easier. A big thankyou to the teachers and SPM's for everything!! From the Pascoe Family
Olivewood Nursery, February 20, 2023
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We are absolutely thrilled with our…
We are absolutely thrilled with our daughter's O level results! Wolsey Hall has allowed our daughter to follow her Equestrian passion, the tutors have been very supportive, encouraging and always respond with quick and detailed feedback on assignments. We look forward to the next two years, thank you Wolsey Hall!!
Jo Cocker, January 19, 2023
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Amazing! No need to sweat!
Having been with Wolsey Hall for 4 years has been a very pleasant journey from choosing IGCSEs to applying for the final exams, to participating in clubs. Throughout this time there has been support and guidance from the whole team at Wolsey. Our SPM (student progress manager) for the higher secondary school has been exceptional and has everything covered, from monthly reviews, advice, answering queries to being friendly, approachable and encouraging and most importantly having the ability to interact with a teenager. Tutors at Wolsey cannot be faltered. They encourage, inspire and their comments address all areas from strengths to weaknesses and how to improve and move forward. Best of all they are approachable and willing to help your child to do the best they can. Along with great tutors, Wolsey Hall has excellent interactive structured courses with access to multiple websites and quizzes. The UK exams officer at Wolsey has been absolutely amazing and made the process of applying for IGCSEs stress free. We can honestly say Wolsey have everything covered from start to finish and the whole experience has actually been a pleasant one. Everyone at Wolsey Hall have been amazing and truly we are grateful for all the help, support and kindness Thank you so much!
Parent, January 6, 2023
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Excellent for home schooling.
My older son took several IGCSEs with Wolsey Hall and now my younger son is coming to the end of year 9 with them. We have found the school to be very good, they are quick to respond and helpful with any queries and the tutors are all friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The system has worked very well for us, giving a good structured curriculum but also the flexibility to study when we want. They have also been very helpful with the exam organisation, particularly during the pandemic, when it was all rather chaotic! I would definitely recommend Wolsey Hall and we will be continuing with them for IGCSEs next year.
Claudia Aphra Rendle, April 28, 2022
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A wonderful online school
My son had previously been going to a very good state school where he gained a great deal academically, but when he moved to Wolsey Hall Oxford during the pandemic, he was able to go at his own pace and thoroughly cover the subject matter for his eight iGCSEs, furthering his knowledge and developing a love of learning. He has very much enjoyed his experience with Wolsey Hall Oxford, which has prepared him to go into the Canadian education system with ease. Not only is the material excellent quality, for each of the subjects, but his progress manager, Pat, has been wonderful and always there to support us; all his tutors have been amazing, giving feedback instantly; and his online tutoring lessons with David for Science have been exceptional. It has been a privilege to have my son studying with you. Thank you Wolsey Hall Oxford!
Gillian Richardson, February 14, 2022
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Amazing IGCSE Tutoring and Support
I was a student with Wolsey Hall Oxford for a year and a half whilst studying for my IGCSEs and I loved it. Their way of teaching and independent study gives you the choice of when to study and how to plan your studying around your life, activities or movement. Wolsey's teachers are all supportive, helpful, and give thorough feedback on your past mistakes, and really help you to achieve the grades that you can. I got 3 A*s 3 As 2 Bs and 1 C, a huge improvement from my past studies. I would recommend Wolsey Hall Oxford to everyone who's living abroad and needing British education or home schooling in the UK. You can't go wrong with Wolsey.
Nathan Haslam, January 29, 2022
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Recommend Wolsey 100%
From my daughter's point of view in her words: I’ve been with Wolsey Hall for two years – previously I used a different program to homeschool – and am now starting iGCSEs and the experience has been excellent. Everything is well organized and highly professional, making it easy to work, and the tutors are extremely friendly and helpful. Wolsey’s program ensures that you learn to work independently and manage your time by yourself, very important skills to acquire early. Most importantly for me, however, is that Wolsey makes schooling enjoyable. By structuring their courses the way they do, and giving students a degree of freedom to find what works for them, Wolsey allows the fun of learning to prevail. I have fun with school – and if you enjoy learning, you automatically learn better! All in all, I would not hesitate to immediately recommend Wolsey to anyone, provided they are willing to self-motivate. From a parent’s point of view: I am absolutely thrilled with the way Wolsey is doing the courses. Everything is clearly explained, excellently structured and the tutors are highly qualified, extremely helpful and professional. We have never had any problems and the feedback is always detailed and easy to understand. The same goes for any other staff, starting from the administrative staff who make the enrolling process very easy, the finance department and of course the student progress manager. We had several changes in our schedule over the years due to moving or spontaneous holidays, it was never a problem and Jessie, our student progress manager, thank you, has always responded quickly and accommodated our needs. Our daughter has learned to work independently and, as she said above, enjoys school. That for me says it all, what better recommendation is there? I do think it is important that as a parent you get involved to a certain extent, even if it is just to help with keeping on track or bouncing ideas. I also want to address the one issue that keeps coming up with prospective homeschoolers: the worry of parents that their children have no social interactions, which I had in the beginning as well. For us that worked out, my daughter dances 4 times a week and has a lot of social contacts. For those who don’t have that opportunity, Wolsey has an online student forum and several online activities to cover that side as well, which I have not seen from other homeschooling providers and find absolutely brilliant. I would 100% recommend Wolsey to anyone who thinks about a different and individual approach to learning and have done so in person to several friends.
Sabine Coleman, October 20, 2021
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Excellent Resources and Support
I moved my son to homeschooling Wolsey during the pandemic last year. His school only offered online learning which did not suit him. Wolsey's resources for IGCSE Physics are excellent. He was able to self pace his learning whilst he received very good support from his tutor when needed. He completed the Physics course in 7 months and received a very good result. Thank you so much Wolsey.
Shaun Hodgson, September 30, 2021
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A great learning experience
My son wanted to add a further GCSE to his list, so tried his hand at Psychology. He completed this over one year and I’m pleased to say received a grade 9. We found the whole process easy and well set out. Over the twelve months he was given assignments that challenged him and gave him the skill set to feel confident in the exam. My sons teacher was always available to give advice if he was struggling and his pastoral advisor was nothing short of wonderful. Our experience of Wolsey Hall Oxford was an extremely positive one.
Carol Corless, September 29, 2021
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Wolsey Hall - an outstanding online school
My son has just started his second year with Wolsey Hall and completed 3 IGCSE's in one year, all of which he passed with very good grades. He will continue with a further 4 subjects this year. His tutors have been incredible, their feedback is swift, thorough and professional, and they all make a huge effort to ensure that my son is supported throughout the assignments. All learning material is of an exceptional standard. His Student Progress Manager, Juliet Franks, is absolutely amazing! Her attention to detail and continued assistance has been greatly appreciated and we are delighted to have her continued support. My son hopes to complete his A Levels with WH in the future, we wouldn't consider anywhere else! Thank you Wolsey Hall.
Amanda Dodson, September 29, 2021
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Exceptional online school
My 2 daughters have been exclusively home schooled from the start, and Wolsey Hall Oxford is the 3rd (and last) school we have enrolled them at. They have been with Wolsey Hall for about 4 years now, and as a homeschooling family, we are very happy to have such an outstanding school supporting our daughters in their educational journey. The material made available for study ie textbooks, online resources, the remarkable Ms Nicola Timbrell, and notable tutor assistance aided our daughters in getting good results. We are overjoyed with our younger girl's May/June 2021 IGCSE results where she sat for 5 subjects, and got 5 As - 4 of them A*s. Thank you Wolsey Hall Oxford!
Barbara Ann Mabutho, September 27, 2021
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Excellent support for self-paced learning
My daughter was determined to go through the IGSCE course in twelve months with the WolseyHall Oxford team. The system provided excellent learning materials, feedback, and support throughout her rush journey. She eventually achieved what she was expecting and got qualified for her continuing study in the IB course. Thanks so much.
Torsak T., September 23, 2021
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A wonderful experience
Our three children spent 2 years studying with Wolsey Hall for their IGCSE and had a wonderful experience. Their IGCSE results are outstanding which is due to their hard work and the support and standard of education from Wolsey Hall. The children learnt how to manage their own study time and gained independence while at the same time having great support when needed from their wonderful Student Progress Manager Rona, and their subject tutors. Through the Covid pandemic their education was not interrupted and they were able to study as normal. Our children have gained so much from their time studying with Wolsey Hall and we will be forever grateful for the support and the extremely high quality of education.
Customer, August 18, 2021
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Excellent
I did Chemistry, Physics and a Computer Science IGCSE with Wolsey Hall. This way of learning really suited me and is extremely flexible. My Progress Manager (Tina Nourse) and Tutors were amazing and really helpful, and mostly replied within 1 day maximum. It's a shame they require GCSE Maths, English and subject specific requirements for their A Level Courses, otherwise I would have definitely done Chemistry, Maths and Further Maths A Level Courses with them.
kimayag garg, February 23, 2021
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Excellent Learning Organisation
Wolsey Hall sets a high standard, is accomodating and flexible with an understanding that each child's learning needs and pace will be different. The programs are comprehensive and provide a great learning framework that can be navigated independently by students or with the guidance of parents. My daughter enrolled in 2017 (she was 13), she is a musician, school work fits around her music. She is always engaged in learning and over her period of enrolment, she has become more academic and developed a natural determination to obtain formal learning credentials. Wolsey has always been available to discuss progress and provide guidance around subject choices - they are very organized and always up to date with the curriculum for the IGCSE.
Felicity Woodhill, April 14, 2020
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I am very happy with the way the IGCSE…
I am very happy with the way the IGCSE program is being orchestrated for my daughter at Wolsey Hall. I am impressed with the structure, the faculty support and the overall framework. I would strongly recommend Wolsey Hall to anyone who wishes to home-school their children. They are indeed doing a fantastic job and I am immensely pleased I made the right decision for my daughter. She enjoys the learning experience and her commitment to the study program has risen by leaps by bounds. Thank you.
Chitra , October 28, 2019
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Exceptional Experience
My daughter is an American student studying with Wolsey Hall. I knew very little about the Cambridge curriculum when my daughter began her IGCSE studies, but Wolsey Hall has made every effort to help both of us along the way. Their tutors are excellent, the materials they offer are thorough and I cannot say enough good things about their support staff. My daughter achieved very high marks on her IGCSE exams and is now studying A levels with Wolsey Hall. I highly recommend them for anyone wanting an exceptional learning experience.
Elaine, September 25, 2019
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Excellent
I would recommend Wolsey Hall Oxford to anyone considering homeschooling. Each course has plenty of resources on canvas and the course books are very informative. Any questions or help that we needed (preparing and arranging exams etc) have always been dealt with by the friendly tutors and student progress manager. My daughter achieved excellent IGCSE results and is now taking an A-level course.
D Hogan, September 18, 2019
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Wolsey is great!
I have been studying with Wolsey Hall for the past 3 years, taking IGCSE History in the first year for which I gained an A* and then A level History and English Literature in the last two, both of which i achieved high A grades in at the AS exam sitting in the Autumn. I have really enjoyed studying with Wolsey - the course material is engaging and very accessible, the tutors are incredibly helpful and the feedback/advice is excellent. I would definitely highly recommend studying with Wolsey.
Matt Hildyard, March 8, 2019
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We've been using the services of Wolsey Hall Oxford...
We've been using the services of Wolsey Hall Oxford for a year or so now and the students who have worked through the courses have all enjoyed the experience. The Wolsey Hall Oxford online courses with tutor support and feedback allow our students to take courses that are not able to fit within our school timetable. This gives students the flexibility of choosing courses at school and online. The students who have been taking the online options have well developed independent learning skills and are self regulated, motivated learners. The quality and structure of each IGCSE course is excellent and the feedback from tutors after assignment submission is always details and constructive. As a school principal, my priority is to ensure that our students have the best possible opportunities to learn and receive the best in course instruction and feedback. As a father, I have been pleased that my own daughter has taken a Wolsey Hall Oxford course. This option enabled her to take an IGCSE course that did not fit the school timetable. I've been really impressed with the way in which she has progressed through the course and she has been so happy to receive constructive and positive feedback. According to my daughter, she loves Wolsey Hall Oxford because the tutors are so supportive, response times to assignment submissions and questions are excellent, great quality learning resources are provided, and student progress is monitored closely and carefully.
Shawn Hutchinson, January 27, 2019
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