92 Excellence in Schools
Minerva Virtual Academy has
grown from just four students in 2020 to over 1,200 students in 60 countries.
Suzanne Lindley, Principal
resilience, and self-confidence — life skills that matter far beyond school. The school’s emphasis on wellbeing is independently validated by Ofsted, which opened its latest report with the statement: “Well-being is at the heart of everything” at Minerva Virtual Academy. The report continues: “Pupils talk extremely positively about Minerva’s Virtual Academy. They feel happy, safe and cared for... Many pupils told inspectors that attending Minerva’s Virtual
tailored experience that fits their needs. There will be local meet-ups and we are also planning a full regional and international trip programme to follow — giving GST students the best of both worlds: meaningful online connections and lasting in-person friendships.” WELLBEING AT THE HEART OF LEARNING Minerva Virtual Academy is not just another online school — it is a vibrant, human- centred educational community. Every student benefits from a dedicated 1:1 mentor with weekly check-ins to stay focused and supported. This is further bolstered by weekly 45-minute wellbeing sessions that help students develop emotional intelligence,
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