About Our Online Primary School
At Acorns To Oaks, we endeavour to make learning at a young age fun and interesting. We prepare your children aged 5 to 11 for moving onto the secondary school curriculum and their ever-so-important teenage years!
Acorns To Oaks provides an internationally recognised online education that is fun, varied and has international assessments to ensure our students are working and achieving the appropriate levels of education. We welcome children with all different interests and backgrounds, as at ATO, we strive to bring together a strong educational community where no question goes unanswered, and no question is too big or small.
Following the UK National & Cambridge Primary curriculum, Acorns To Oaks is an online school that can teach internationally. We prepare children for their secondary school education, helping them to build confidence and look forward to learning with engaging, interactive, and supportive live classes. At Acorns To Oaks, we believe in growing bright young minds - from little acorns into mighty oak trees. We are honoured to support your child's primary school journey with high-quality, flexible online education.
Our Mission &
Ethos
We strive to deliver an online education that is considerate, ethical, and safe with the goal of helping each child become the best possible version of themselves, regardless of ability or background. We believe that learning should be fun, inspiring, and inclusive.
At Acorns To Oaks, no question is too small or too big. We foster a supportive community in which children feel able to explore, grow, and thrive.
What We Offer
UK National & Cambridge Primary Curriculum
We follow a curriculum aligned with the UK National standards and the internationally recognised Cambridge Primary programme, ensuring academic rigour while offering variety and international assessment standards.
Comprehensive Subject Coverage
From core subjects like English, Maths, and Science to language (Spanish, French, German), Art & Design, Computing, Music, PE, Global Perspectives, PSHE, and more, we cover a broad spectrum of learning to help children become well-rounded individuals.
Small, Engaging, Live Online Classes
Our classes are intentionally kept small so that each child receives individual attention. Our teachers are friendly, approachable, and often teach more than one subject, providing children with consistency and continuity across their
Personalised Support &
Feedback
Every child is provided with tailored support and personalised feedback, helping identify areas where students excel and other areas where they may need additional guidance. This enables every child to progress and excel in their studies.
Child Safety & Wellbeing
Online safety resources can be found here
We take your child's safety to be of the utmost importance, especially when accessing online resources, so to make the internet as safe as we can, we regularly teach the most up-to-date information and make appropriate information available for both parents and children.
We recognise that online learning brings unique responsibilities. That's why at Acorns To oaks we place the utmost importance on internet safety, safeguarding, and mental well-being. We regularly educate students (and parents) about safe online habits, ensure our staff are fully available to answer any questions, and maintain open communication at all times.
Our Primary School Team
Our teaching team is made up of experienced and highly qualified teachers who are passionate about enabling children of all ages to grow, build confidence, and excel in their studies. All of our staff are friendly, approachable, and happy to help.
Our staff are all competent teachers with their own specialities, with many having the qualifications and experience to teach multiple subjects. This provides consistency and continuity across your child's learning, which is second to none. We take particular pride in our languages department, boasting native speaking Spanish, French, and German teachers. All of our staff are also available to email or communicate with during live classes for any questions or guidance helping ensure every child is heard.
Why Families Choose Us
Flexibility & International Reach
As our primary school is fully online-based, and we follow a recognised curriculum, children from all over the world can join. Our learning approach is also designed to be flexible to work around your schedule.
Supportive Online Community
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and encouraging online primary school, enabling children of all abilities and learning needs to get the best out of their education. Striving to ensure every child feels supported in their learning.
Preparation For Secondary School
We strive to give every student a solid foundation academically, socially, and emotionally, to prepare them for secondary school and beyond. Helping to build essential skills ready for their futures.
Qualified & Dedicated Teachers
Our staff are experienced and dedicated to providing top-quality teaching to all of our students. All of our teachers share a passion for enabling children to thrive and excel in their learning through providing dedicated support and guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages does our online primary school teach?
Our online primary school teaches children aged 5 to 11 worldwide. As we follow the British Education System, children begin primary school in year 1 at the age of 5, and they leave primary school after year 6 at the age of 11. Primary school is also split into two Key Stages - KS1 (years 1 and 2) and KS2 (years 3 to 6).
How does our online primary school work?
Our online primary school teaches children through live classroom lessons, which are held at scheduled weekly times. Each class has a maximum of 10 students, allowing for more interaction and individual attention. Classes are accessed via our online learning platform, where they can also access community events, announcements, timetables, homework, feedback, teacher information, and on-demand recordings/resources. Read more...
How much does our online primary school cost?
The fees for our online primary school differ based on the number of subjects chosen and the age/year group of the student. Full-time fees (including 9 subjects) cost £3,080 for KS1 per year, and for KS2 they cost £3,360 per year. Alternatively, individual subjects can be purchased for £560 per core subject (English, Maths, or Science) per year, or £280 per regular subject per year. For more information on our school fees and the payment plans available, please head over to our fees page here.
How do I get started with online primary schooling?
If you are interested in getting started with our online primary school, the first step is to get in touch to let us know what you're looking for. We can then answer any questions you may have about our school, as well as provide a quote for the learning plan you are looking for. After the initial discussion, we will then invite you to book a consultation with an advisor who can either set your child up for enrolment or they can also set your child up on a free 7-day trial before any final decisions are made to enrol. If you are then happy to go ahead with enrolment, we will send you an invoice for the school fees, and your child can get started at the nearest possible time or at an enrolment date that works best for your schedule.