Experience the Best Online Lower Secondary School for Future-Ready Learning
Get your child ready for future success with our online Lower Secondary programme, designed to be interactive and engaging for students aged 11-13. This programme builds confidence and core subject skills through flexible live lessons, helping students transition to the next academic stage.
Lower Secondary School
Online education according to the international Lower Secondary School curriculum for students aged 7−11
Submit an application The Lower Secondary School education features
An international curriculum for students aged 11−13
Language of instruction:
English
English
Required level of English:
A2 to native
A2 to native
Full-time schooling 5 days a week or a part-time programme as a supplementary education to your traditional school
Programme duration:
3 years
3 years
Our online Lower Secondary School programme encourages holistic development, giving students the skills and confidence they will need for the next stage (Secondary School), British GCSE.
Our programme is built on high-quality educational resources from Oxford University Press and Cambridge University Press. Complete your Lower Secondary education and unlock global opportunities for your future.
By completing the programme at Virtual International School, recognized as one of the best online schools for Lower Secondary, students receive an internationally recognized education. After that, they are eligible to transfer to any school globally, confident and well-prepared.
Subjects in the Lower Secondary School programme
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Mathematics - English
- Science
- Geography
- History
- IT
Two modes of education
Includes a full set of subjects.
5 days a week.
from 672 EUR/month
5 days a week.
from 672 EUR/month
Involves studying three core subjects.
2−3 days a week.
from 403 EUR/month
2−3 days a week.
from 403 EUR/month
Our success stories
Our graduates are admitted to leading schools and universities around the world
Every year we receive 95% of offers from the dream universities such as:
Our graduates are admitted to leading schools and universities around the world
Сareer guidance test
At VIS, we provide individualized career guidance for students 12 and up. Experts believe it’s the best time to start exploring career options. The earlier students are informed about their strengths and interests, the sooner they will begin to concentrate on the paths that lead to future goals.
Our Career Guidance combines in-depth tests with meetings with experts to help align the subject options and future activities that fit with your child’s personality and preferences. As a result, clarity helps ignite motivation and builds towards a future.
Our Career Guidance combines in-depth tests with meetings with experts to help align the subject options and future activities that fit with your child’s personality and preferences. As a result, clarity helps ignite motivation and builds towards a future.
Career guidance test
At VIS, we offer career guidance services for students aged 12 and above. Many specialists agree that this is the ideal age for such testing. The earlier a student becomes aware of their desires and inclination towards a specific profession, the better they can focus their attention on studying certain school subjects.
Take a career guidance test and find out what the most suitable types of activities and subject areas are for your child, according to their interests and characteristics.
Take a career guidance test and find out what the most suitable types of activities and subject areas are for your child, according to their interests and characteristics.
VIS Expertise
Ekaterina Erokhina
Managing partner of the Virtual International School.
Co-founder of several leading international schools.
Expert consultant
Co-founder of several leading international schools.
Expert consultant
Experience in education: over 15 years.
Mentoring experience: over 20 years.
5 school leavers have been admitted to The University of Oxford.
Dozens have been enrolled in the best schools and universities around the world.
Mentoring experience: over 20 years.
5 school leavers have been admitted to The University of Oxford.
Dozens have been enrolled in the best schools and universities around the world.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Designed for ages 11-13, VIS Lower Secondary is based on the UK Key Stage 3 curriculum and will take learners through this important phase in their development.
Students should be at an A2 English level (basic to native level). We assess English proficiency in an admissions interview.
We offer full-time school (5 days a week), and we have a part-time alternative for those wishing to extend their child's current school programme.
Our curriculum offers 7–9 subjects, depending on whether students follow the main program or a combination program (3–9 subjects). Core subjects include English, Mathematics, and Science, taught with approved Oxford and Cambridge materials. Additional options include Geography, Information Technology, History, English Reading, Native Language, and the opportunity to learn modern foreign languages upon request.
Our classes are live sessions with real teachers. While class sizes may vary, they are generally stable and consist of up to 15 students at this stage.
Changes in student progress are monitored with ongoing assessments, quizzes, teacher feedback, and formal assessments at the end of terms. Our academic supervisors will share detailed student progress with parents.
Yes, students receive an internationally recognised certificate when they complete the programme, based on the British Key Stage 3 curriculum that is accepted by international schools
Applicants will be asked to complete an online assessment of their English and Maths related interview that will assess if they are ready to start the programme. For young students under age 10, we also arrange psychologist interviews. Older applicants can submit academic records.
Tuition fees for full-time studies in Lower Secondary (age 11 - 13) start from €403/month. Part-time rates are a little less and will be for core subject instruction.
Career guidance has been provided since 12 years of the programme using career tests, expert career advisory sessions, and planning tools to help students decide their future pathway.
Yes, students can transfer to international schools at any point during the programme. Transfers to traditional local schools are generally not possible, as national systems often require additional certification in subjects such as the local language and history to meet their curriculum requirements.
Our teachers are qualified subject specialists, many educated at universities such as Oxford or Cambridge. They have experience with engaging, live online teaching.
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