Little Arthur Independent School

From our home on the beautiful Isles of Scilly, we have been specialising in affordable home-schooling resources for over 25 years.  

 

When we started out, we were one of the only schools in the UK to offer specialist home-schooling resources. Now, and especially in the wake of lockdowns, the home-ed market is swamped with tutors and teachers offering their services, from online group Zoom sessions to 'busywork' worksheets.

• Key Stage 3 courses in English, Maths, Science, Geography and History. These courses roughly follow the National Curriculum, but the main aim is to give our students a good grounding in the subjects they will come across at IGCSE/GCSE level. 

 

• IGCSE courses in a wide (and ever widening!) range of subjects, including Environmental Management and Agriculture. We want every home-schooled child to have the opportunity to achieve their academic best, and these courses are a great springboard into employment or further education. The 'I' in IGCSE stands for 'International' - the courses are at the same level as GCSEs, and accepted in the same way by colleges and universities. For students who have not completed our KS3 courses first, we recommend that students should be 14 before tackling IGCSEs, but we trust your judgement as parents for what is best for your child!

 

 

We send out a pack containing everything a student will need to complete the course. There are no hidden costs, no hidden fees, no unexpected subscriptions. Your child studies at their own pace, then sends in completed assignments for detailed and personal feedback whenever they are ready. All of our students are also encouraged to contact us at any time if they get stuck or face any issues whatsoever - we are always here to help.

Each course concludes with an assessment paper (SATs style papers for KS3, full mock papers for IGCSE) to give you a clear idea of how you are progressing, and help direct your studies.