Overview
World-class education, for less
Like every parent, you’ll want what’s best for your child’s education. Perhaps you dream of securing them a place at a private independent school – especially if state school isn’t an option, or doesn’t meet their needs.
However, we understand the financial sacrifices and commitments you have to make to provide your child with this life-changing opportunity. With traditional private schools being unaffordable for many families, you might feel like you’re out of options, or frustrated that you can't give your child the start in life that you want for them.
Online schools like Wolsey Hall Oxford offer a more affordable alternative to traditional private schools, without compromising on education quality. If you want your child to be able to unleash their full potential with a premium education for a fraction of the price, our Cambridge-approved, supportive online school is the right choice for you.
Flexible, supportive private school education online
With us, your child will get all the benefits of a traditional private school – including expert Tutors, more 1:1 pastoral support, and an internationally respected British curriculum – but with the added flexibility to choose what, how, where and when they learn, something you won’t find at any other school in the world.
Find out more about our pupil-led educational approach below and discover how we can help your child learn without limits, so they can unleash their full potential.
Benefits of Wolsey Hall Oxford as an alternative to private school
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Impact of the private school VAT change on UK families
If you’re based in Britain, you’ll be aware that the government removed the VAT exemption from UK private schools in January 2025, meaning there is now an additional 20% charge on private school fees. You'll be pleased to hear that our school is exempt from this increase – meaning our course fees have been unaffected.
If enrolling your child in a traditional UK private school is now unaffordable for your family, your child can still benefit from a world-class, private British education with us – all from home, at their own pace, and without the VAT increase. We’d love to welcome you to our global homeschooling community!
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Frequently asked questions
Are there any live online lessons?
No – and that’s by design. We believe every child deserves an education that’s as unique as they are – which is why our students can choose what, where, when and how they study, with no live lessons, set timetables or crowded classrooms to hold them back. Instead, they’ll have access to an enriching variety of multimedia learning materials that they can work through at their own pace, helping them become independent, self-directed learners.
What is the deadline for applying?
There’s no deadline for applying for our Primary or Lower Secondary courses – your child can start studying at any time of the year. They’ll also be able to start GCSE and A Level courses whenever they’d prefer to, as long as they have enough time to study and complete the courses before their intended exam dates. Our admissions team can advise you on the most suitable exam dates based on when you would like your child to start their studies.
How are the fees different to private school fees?
Private schools typically charge parents on a termly basis with the average termly cost being approximately £5,000/term. Wolsey Hall charges per course and you can pay in full or in instalments. Visit our fees page to find out more and head to our Course Fee Guide Calculator page to estimate how much schooling with Wolsey Hall might cost for your family.
Can we/our child select what courses they wish to study?
Yes, you are able to decide the courses your child wishes to study. You can view the courses on offer for Primary, Lower Secondary, GCSE and A Level on our website.
What extracurricular activities are available?
We encourage our students from across the world to connect with each other through our Community websites. We also facilitate clubs such as art, chess, creative writing and cookery and regularly run competitions for students to flex their creative skills, as part of our extracurricular offering.
What involvement do I have as a parent in their studies?
Your involvement as a parent will be determined by the level of study that your child is at. For Primary studies, parents will play a more hands-on facilitating role, however once your child reaches Secondary level, the learning is very much directed at the student and we support them through self-directed learning.
Private school alternative reviews
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A life without Wolsey Hall, I cannot imagine!
We have had a great experience with Wolsey Hall. Both of my children's lives and our lives are richer for the homeschooling experience with them. We love our teachers. The support we receive is incomparable and on a very personal level. They get to know the child at the heart. Having spent a few years in the "traditional" school environment, we feel that Wolsey Hall opened our eyes to a whole new type of education. We pay a huge amount of money in Zimbabwe for Private Education. That education has collapsed, it has become more about the money than actually educating our children, I am so grateful every day for Wolsey Hall. They have provided our children with a holistic whole rounded education that no school in Zimbabwe can give.
Joanne Middleton, April 25, 2024
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An exceptional homeschooling provider!
I am so glad that we chose Wolsey Hall Oxford as our homeschooling provider and I would not consider another one. When my child decided to move to homeschooling we selected a number of subjects with Wolsey Hall but had a few with another homeschooling provider. At the end of the first year we had enough experience to be able to compare the two providers and the difference between them was striking. Wolsey Hall outperformed in every possible way. With Wolsey Hall your child gets: - progress manager who is there to support both the student and the parent. Our progress manager has been absolutely amazing in helping my daughter stay on track with her assignment schedule, to adjust the latter whenever needed, to be able to raise concerns at the right moment and time in a very professional manner and yet able to recognise good achievements and congratulate both parents and student. - a very professional tutor for each subject. Tutors are very approachable, your child can email/message them through the online platform used whenever they need additional support. As a parent you automatically receive copies of all such correspondence. The speed of assignments reviews is impressive, but more so is the structured feedback, with a lot of detail, explanation and further guidance whilst it never feels criticising for the student and always recognising the good points and achievements! We never got such structured feedback on assignments from state schools. It is the feedback that actually makes the assignments useful and helpful in the studying process - assignment schedule, designed with the particular requirements and plans of your child. Adjustable if plans/circumstances change but always made in a way to ensure your child completes all work on time and has plenty of time for revisions before exams. - information and guidance for sitting exams as private student. I had no clue where to begin from when my daughter's GCSE exams were approaching but at exactly the right time admin support sent emails containing everything I needed to know. So whilst Wolsey Hall do not organise the exams for you you are still supported though the process. - a lot of written and webinar based support and information for A levels, how to chose the right one for you depending on future plans. A lot of advice is also provided for university applications - additional online resources for your child to use free of charge - an online chat room for your child to connect with other Wolsey Hall students should they wished to do so - occasionally challenges/competitions are set for your child to take part should they wish to- - all textbooks and materials needed for the course are provided to your child, postage organised by Wolsey Hall - the website is very easy to use with prices very well explained with no hidden costs if yo choose Wolsey Hall you will get the private school level of support without breaking the bank. It is very good value for money service.
Ivelina Dimitrova, October 23, 2023
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Home Schooling
This is our best decision yet for our kids' schooling. The tutors are positive, motivating, engaging. And the fees are much more manageable than private schools. Can't recommend this more to school-going parents.
Sha, November 29
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Flexible Schedule and Helpful Teachers
I highly recommend Wolsey Hall to other parents who find themselves in non-traditional working situations or whose children require more flexibility in their education. I'm delighted to share that my daughter has seamlessly transitioned into a private school in Malaysia, following the IGCSE syllabus. She is thriving academically and socially. This smooth transition is a testament to the solid foundation she received during her homeschooling years.
Dr. Shahreen Mat Nayan, May 16, 2024
Rated 4.7 / 5 based on 270 reviews.
What’s your next step?
Our Learning Advisors are here to help and are happy to talk about how we can support your child to get the best start.
You can reach us by phone, email or live chat, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (UK time).
Learn more about Wolsey Hall Oxford and how we support families at every stage of the homeschooling journey.
Our live events take place regularly throughout the year. On-demand recordings are also available to watch at any time.
Joining our global community of homeschooling families is as simple as filling out our Admissions Enquiry Form.
Visit our Admissions page to see how you can get started.
Admissions Enquiry Form
Simply fill out our Admissions Enquiry Form and a member of our team will then be in touch to arrange a call to talk about your circumstances and needs in more detail.