Celebrating homeschooling success
Recognising academic achievement
As a Cambridge-approved online school, any of our students who achieve exceptional results in their GCSE Level and A Level exams may be recognised with a Cambridge Outstanding Learner Award. The awards are issued by Cambridge Assessment International Education, and are designed to acknowledge and celebrate students’ success in Cambridge exams around the world.
We’re proud that several Wolsey Hall Oxford students have received this prestigious recognition over the years – demonstrating how our academically rigorous yet uniquely flexible approach is helping homeschooling children to unleash their full potential, outside of mainstream school settings.
All students who take Cambridge exams can receive their distinguished ‘Top of the World’ award, with more awards available in countries where a higher number of students follow the Cambridge curriculum – including ‘Top in Country’, ‘Best Across’ and ‘High Achievement’.
Take a look at our Wolsey Hall Oxford students who’ve been recognised as Outstanding Cambridge Learners below.
Wolsey Hall Oxford Outstanding Cambridge Learners
Amaya, India
Award for Best IGCSE English Exam in India
“Over the six years I studied with Wolsey Hall, the guidance and help I received from my tutors and student progress manager really encouraged me to try my best. The depth and detail of each course was challenging but enormously rewarding, and I don’t believe I would have developed such a strong passion for learning without Wolsey. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here, and am looking forward to attending university next year.”
Hannah
Award for AS Level English Language
“Without Wolsey it would have been impossible for me to achieve the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award, and the same can be said of my other academic achievements as well,” says Hannah. “Wolsey has given me the resources and support over the years to motivate me through my secondary education, and because of the effort that has been put into making Wolsey Hall a great distance-learning program, I can proudly share my successes.”
Rafael, Spain
Award for AS Level Law
Rafael had this to say about his time with Wolsey Hall, “It helped me gain a level of independence, which has been instrumental in my studies. Even if I am currently studying a legal system that is exceedingly different from the English system, the baseline understanding of Law gave me a head start. I especially want to thank the wonderful tuition and guidance I received from Mr Mason and the whole of Wolsey Hall. Thus granting me tools to obtain an A* in my A level Law, obtaining the highest grade in Spain.”
Celia, Zambia
Award for IGCSE™ Biology
Wolsey Hall Oxford student Celia Sherriff who is homeschooling in Zambia, was selected by the British Council in Zambia (where she sat her IGCSE™ exams) to receive the Cambridge Outstanding Learner Award certificate and prize for her excellent result in IGCSE™ Biology.
Loren, Seychelles
Award for 2nd Best Cambridge Outstanding Learner
“I am currently pursuing a degree in Social Anthropology at the University of Manchester. I applied through Wolsey’s University Advice Service, which made the process a lot smoother. I plan to continue writing and publishing my work along the way while growing my business.”
Shao Yuan (Victor)
Award for AS Level Maths 95% grade achievement
“We had a great time at the ceremony. Victor is obviously the youngest award winner as he skipped two years of Maths in school. The other winners for AS or A Level are either at Year 13 or studying at University level already! The IGCSE™ subject award winners were already in Year 12, whilst Victor is only in Year 11. I hope he will get more awards next year, with his IGCSE™ subjects and A Level Maths.” Lisa, Victor’s mother.
Chiara
Award for A Level English Language
“I am so thankful that I was given the opportunity to study with Wolsey Hall for the last four years. I was able to work at my own pace and was given access to an amazing number of resources that I otherwise would not have had at a regular school. The courses were by far the most vibrant and interesting I have taken. Wolsey guaranteed that I would get the best support possible so that I could perform to the best of my ability! I would like to thank my student progress manager Helena Cantone who was always so helpful and kind. I would also like to thank my amazing tutors in History and English, Michelle Feeney, Fiona Williams, and Alexander Rhodes. The impact they have had on my life has been enormous. The passion and enthusiasm they had for their subjects helped me find a genuine love for learning, something you can’t put a price on.”
Yanisa (Genie)
Award for IGCSE™ First Language English
“I have always enjoyed writing and I am confident that helped with the ease of my exam sitting. Apart from loving to read and write in my own time, the assignments and helpful feedback that were given to me by my tutor at Wolsey Hall were very beneficial. I got to consistently test the waters and improve my writing skills. I will be starting university in May and I am extremely excited to begin a new chapter of my life!”
What our families say about us
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English for Year 3
We are doing English for our son. The school provides a great course for the entire year, which is very well organised and progressively introduces new concepts. It is very easy to follow, as the course provides clear instructions regarding what to teach for each day of the week, so the home teacher can just follow it. This structured course is much better than what we had prepared by ourselves previously.
Kaiser Nizamani, April 27
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Exceptional Homeschooling with Engaging, Hands-On Learning
Our experience with this homeschooling college has been outstanding. My child is currently studying English, Maths, Science, and English Speaking & Listening, and I’ve been thoroughly impressed with the well-structured curricula that cover a broad yet balanced range of material. The lessons have helped my child progress significantly in phonics, reading, writing, number skills, and verbal communication. The science curriculum goes beyond textbooks to promote hands-on learning through simple age-appropriate experiments and outdoors activities. My child loves the experiments and the activities that involve observing and classifying plants and animals outdoors, like in the park. It’s not just about facts—it nurtures a love and care for nature, teaching them to understand the needs of animals, plants, and the environment in a meaningful way. The support system here is exceptional. The tutors and progress manager provide detailed, constructive feedback along with practical tips for improvement. They’re highly responsive, easy to reach via email and always available for video calls when needed. The assignment schedule with agreed deadlines keeps learning on track while instilling discipline and accountability. Best of all, the student- and parent-driven approach allows for flexibility and personalization, making it perfect for tailoring education to my child’s pace and interests. Overall, this homeschooling college delivers a smooth, engaging, and well-structured learning experience that combines academic rigor with real-world exploration. Highly recommended for families who want a personalised yet thorough education!
Kostadin Rolev, April 27
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The work is well laid out and well…
The work is well laid out and well structured. Mari handles the Canvas items with ease and is able to work almost completely by herself.
Isobel Brink, April 11
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Wolsey hall provides us with great…
Wolsey hall provides us with great resources and a accessible online portal to study whilst we are travelling. The tutors are very supportive. We have a structured a monitored approach to home schooling with Wolsey Hall.
Noura , November 26, 2018
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Organised and Efficient
Wolsey Hall has been very beneficial to my own studies, helping me achieve an A in all of my AS level subjects. Comparing Wolsey's programme to my former school's system, I would say they are much more organised and have more to give in terms of content. The tutors are very helpful and I think many students would benefit from the Wolsey community.
Loren Madnack, January 27, 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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Pass, pass..and....Pass!
Wolsey Hall cradled my education and catered to every personal need, which successfully equalled passes on all my AS exams! Additionally I am pleased to say I managed to bump my C grade at AS Literature up to an A upon my rewrite with Wolsey. I am sincerely grateful for my tutors, Rachel Waring and Michelle Morgan, and fondly recommend the hands-on support and guidance that Wolsey offers.
Jessica Davis, January 28, 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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This is Tatiana, I am really happy with Wolsey HallOxford school. My daughter being a tennis player and required more practice and traveling, Wolsey school help her to be on her studies wherever she travels and as per her own schedule without missing her studies . Teachers are very supportive and helpful and fast in reply. As of now this is a great method of schooling, flexible and encouraging the kids to be motivated and to study by themselves.
Tatiana , June 3, 2019
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Thank you so much to Pat and all the…
Thank you so much to Pat and all the teachers involved with Poppy. Everything from the outset right through to resources and feedback on assignments has been excellent. During the initial Skype call the teachers were so friendly and approachable which made Poppy very relaxed and raring to get started. Pat has been great in sending revised schedules when Poppy’s health has not been good and any queries we have had on an admin side. You have all been invaluable - I would thoroughly recommend you.
Sharon Justine Edwards, June 3, 2019
Rated 4.7 / 5 based on 270 reviews.
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