Join Our Online Secondary School – Study Anytime, Anywhere
Take the next big step in your learning journey with our online secondary education program designed for students aged 14–16 , guided by an international curriculum specially planned to prepare you for your first official international exams.
Secondary School
Online education according to the international Secondary School curriculum for students aged 14−16 that prepares them for the first official international exams
Submit an application The Secondary School education features
An international curriculum for students aged 14−16
Language of instruction:
English
English
Required level of English:
B1 to native
B1 to native
Full-time schooling 5 days a week or a part-time programme as a supplementary education to your traditional school
Programme duration:
1 or 2 years
1 or 2 years
Step into our Secondary School Programme, where students will begin their journey into the British General Certificate Secondary Education (GCSE), a two-year international programme designed to give a solid academic grounding. Our online secondary education programme offers students the flexibility and quality of an advanced online study platform.
At the end of this stage, students will appear for their first official examinations and obtain their international GCSE certificates. The curriculum offers a rich blend of up to 10 subjects, including both essential core subjects and exciting electives.
With the GCSE complete, students are well-prepared to progress to the A-level programme, the next stepping stone toward securing a place at top international universities for English-taught bachelor’s degrees.
At the end of this stage, students will appear for their first official examinations and obtain their international GCSE certificates. The curriculum offers a rich blend of up to 10 subjects, including both essential core subjects and exciting electives.
With the GCSE complete, students are well-prepared to progress to the A-level programme, the next stepping stone toward securing a place at top international universities for English-taught bachelor’s degrees.
Subjects in the Secondary School programme (GCSE)
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Biology - IT
- English
- Economics
- Physics
- Business
- History
- Math
- Geography
- Chemistry
Additional subjects can be studied upon request
Two modes of education
Includes a full set of subjects.
5 days a week.
from 843 EUR/month
5 days a week.
from 843 EUR/month
Involves studying three core subjects.
2−3 days a week.
from 777 EUR/month
2−3 days a week.
from 777 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
University programmes
Here is the list of several popular university programmes that VIS leavers can apply to (one can apply to various courses within all available subject areas).
Aerospace engineering
Economics and Management
Mathematics
Politics
Creative Business
Architecture
IT
Sustainable Development
Here is the list of several popular university programmes that VIS leavers can apply to (one can apply to various courses within all available subject areas).
- Aerospace engineering
- Economics and Management
- Mathematics
- Politics
- Creative Business
- Architecture
- IT
- Sustainable Development
Career guidance test
If a high school student has not yet decided on a future career path, we can help to choose the most suitable programme(s) and the necessary subjects to study.
Take a career guidance test, find out which university programmes suit you best, receive detailed recommendations on your further education and a list of available university courses from our experts.
Take a career guidance test, find out which university programmes suit you best, receive detailed recommendations on your further education and a list of available university courses from our experts.
Career guidance test
If a high school student has not yet decided on a future career path, we can help to choose the most suitable programme(s) and the necessary subjects to study.
Take a career guidance test, find out which university programmes suit you best, receive detailed recommendations on your further education and a list of available university courses from our experts.
Take a career guidance test, find out which university programmes suit you best, receive detailed recommendations on your further education and a list of available university courses from our experts.
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.
Meet our team
University entrance consultancy
VIS students receive comprehensive support in preparing documents and applying to any university in the world.
As part of the full-service support, we offer:
As part of the full-service support, we offer:
- Finding the nearest exam center
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Selection of programmes at universities around the world
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Assistance in writing a motivation letter
- Application to universities
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Communication with educational institutions
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Preparation for interviews
Frequently Asked Questions
The GCSE programme is designed as a structured international secondary education curriculum for 14 to 16 year olds, education curriculum for appropriately aged students.
All lessons are conducted in English, and students must be at least at a B1‑level (intermediate to native) English proficiency. Proficiency is confirmed during the admissions process.
Yes. Students can enroll full‑time (five days a week with complete subjects) or part‑time (studying 3 core subjects typically on 2 to 3 days a week).
Students can study a maximum of 10 subjects, listed as: English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, Economics, Business, Geography, IT.
The programme is delivered on a 1 or 2-year basis, and students typically complete the programme as a two-year full course covering a full complement of subjects.
Yes. Students prepare for and sit their official GCSE public examinations at accredited offline examination centres, earning internationally recognized GCSE certificates at the end of the programme.
Lessons are delivered live online by qualified educators. VIS emphasizes delivering lessons in small, interactive classrooms (up to 15 people) to ensure engagement and support.
Progress is measured and tracked by regular assessments and test results. Parents receive a detailed update on assessment results, and academic supervisors assist students with evaluations of their performance and their goal setting.
Yes, students receive accredited British GCSE qualifications, which are recognized by educational institutions worldwide.
VIS students receive university admission counseling, career guidance tests, personal statement support, interview preparation, and references. These services are all customized based on the admissions requirements of international universities.
Potential students complete an English and Maths assessment as well as an admissions interview. The purpose of the assessment is to determine their readiness for the rigour of online GCSE-level study.
Full-time programme: €843/month for 8 subjects, or €897/month for 10 subjects.
Part-time programme: starting at €777/month, depending on subject choices and timetable.
Part-time programme: starting at €777/month, depending on subject choices and timetable.
Yes, all lessons and assessments are delivered fully online, allowing access from multiple locations and with flexibility. There is no requirement for in-person attendance during the programme.
For international students, academic excellence is just the beginning. Equally vital is the global insight shared by their mentors and teachers. This fosters a dynamic multicultural environment where pupils not only achieve academic distinction but also evolve into well-rounded global citizens—broad-minded, open-hearted, and limitless in their horizons.
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