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The school’s founder, Hugh Viney, puts it best: “every child should have a school that they love and that is easily accessible to them” A Vibrant Global Community Beyond the Screen One of the biggest misconceptions about online schooling is that students might feel isolated. MVA powerfully dispels this myth by offering a vibrant, connected community that spans the globe. Students at MVA join classmates from over 50 countries, including a growing cohort in the Middle East, forming a rich multicultural peer network. Despite being geographically apart, they interact daily through homeroom sessions, live classes, and group projects. The school hosts weekly assemblies (including year-group assemblies) and regular homeroom socials, giving kids a chance to bond and share experiences. “Flexibility should never mean isolation,” as Minerva’s principal puts it. MVA also runs numerous after-school clubs and societies - from art and coding to esports and a Neurodiversity Club - so students can pursue hobbies and leadership opportunities together. These activities cultivate friendships and teamwork much like any physical school’s extracurriculars. In fact, MVA facilitates “social rooms” where students can hang out informally online and chat with friends between lessons.
MVA graduates have gone on to top universities worldwide, including elite Russell Group universities in Britain (such as University College London and the London School of Economics) and renowned institutions in Europe and beyond. Others have leveraged MVA’s flexibility to pursue non-traditional pathways - some went straight into employment or entrepreneurship, armed with real-world skills gained during their studies. MVA - Taking the School to the Student rather than the Student to the School From the Classroom to the Real World The school actively encourages thinking about the future through its Careers & Futures Programme, which is integrated into student life. This programme offers expert guidance on university applications, career planning, and essential life skills. From learning about money management in partnership with major banks to practicing interview techniques, MVA ensures students are future-ready by the time they graduate. Academic excellence at MVA isn’t measured only by top grades, but also by personal progress. As a non-selective school, the academy is proud to welcome students with different starting points and learning needs, including those who may have struggled elsewhere. Every student is supported to achieve their personal best. This inclusive philosophy means that success is defined broadly – whether that’s gaining confidence to speak up in class, acing an exam, or developing a portfolio for art school. For parents, the bottom line is reassurance: choosing a flexible online school like MVA does not limit your child’s prospects. On the contrary, it opens new possibilities, combining a world-class education with the skills and adaptability needed in the modern world.
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