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Minerva Virtual Academy (MVA) Minerva Virtual Academy (MVA) is an award-winning, independent British online school supporting families in the UK and now in Saudi Arabia and across the Middle East.
Services: British curriculum, GCSEs and A-level education. Location: Worldwide - Wherever you are. Fees: USD 13,515
Why Choose MVA? Accredited by the UK Department for Education, MVA combines structured learning, outstanding teaching and a strong sense of community. Flexible learning structures and consistent academic support allow students to maintain progress regardless of location, making MVA particularly suited to internationally mobile families seeking educational continuity. Vision & Mission Founded in the UK with a focus on student wellbeing, MVA was created to support students who may find traditional schooling challenging, including those who move frequently, learn differently or experience anxiety and mental health challenges. Its model has expanded to include athletic performance and development, supporting students pursuing professional sporting careers. MVA now has more than 1,500 students across 60+ countries. What Makes MVA Unique? Mental wellbeing is central to MVA’s educational approach. Flexible timetables, personalised pacing and supportive adult relationships help students re-engage with learning in a safe and manageable way, without compromising academic expectations. Harry Allen, Vice Principal – Middle East, says: “MVA’s 1:1 mentoring relationship is central to how we support students and families in an online school setting.” Students receive individualised weekly support, while parents receive written progress reports every two weeks, creating continuity, trust and open communication. A Welcome from the Principal
Suzanne Lindley, MVA Principal, welcomes families to the 2026/27 academic year and MVA’s second academic year in the Middle East. She highlights MVA’s belief that education should adapt to the individual child, rather than expecting every child to fit a traditional school environment.
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With students from more than 60 countries, MVA offers a global community alongside the quality and rigour of a British education. Whether balancing elite sport, additional learning needs, frequent travel or a different learning style, students receive the structure, support and academic challenge to flourish.
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Request Information admissions@minervavirtual.com Visit Our Website www.minervavirtual.com/ae Call us Tel :+ 971 (0) 58 5401 080
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