Frequently Asked Questions

ETIA Academy is an online academy/school that provides live instructional sessions in Maths, English and Science, aimed at enhancing learners' capabilities and offering personalised support for students of varying ages. We are committed to delivering high-quality education that is accessible to individuals worldwide. 

We are very proud to be an AQA approved centre. The  AQA Unit Award Scheme encompasses many topics from the core subjects (Maths, English and Science) to life skills, technology, business, and the arts, ensuring a wide range of options for learners.

Currently, the United Kingdom does not have an official accreditation system for online educational institutions. Nevertheless, we take pride in the fact that all of our teachers possess educational qualifications that are recognised and accepted by the UK education authorities. This assures that our academy/school is both well-qualified and capable of delivering a high standard of instruction, thereby providing an effective and engaging learning experience for our students in an online setting. 

ETIA Academy are proud to be an AQA approved centre. The AQA Unit Award Scheme (UAS) is a program that enables learners to achieve recognition for their individual learning accomplishments. Under this scheme, students can engage with various units of learning tailored to their specific needs and abilities. 

The primary goals of the AQA (UAS) include boosting learners' confidence, increasing engagement in their studies, and improving motivation, which ultimately helps them make progress in their lifelong learning journey. The scheme is particularly beneficial for learners with diverse needs, providing them with a flexible and inclusive way to celebrate their achievements.

The Unit Award Scheme (UAS) empowers all students to engage in meaningful learning and have their achievements celebrated. Each time a learner successfully completes a unit, they earn a certificate, building a portfolio that reflects their skills, knowledge, and experience.

Certainly. Upon successful completion of a AQA course, students will receive a certificate of completion. This certificate serves as a valuable credential that can be incorporated into one’s resume or LinkedIn profile, thereby showcasing educational achievements. Certain programs also offer accredited certificates, enhancing qualifications in the competitive job market.

ETIA Academy is a online school for children aged between 5-11 years. Our lessons are specifically tailored to be age-appropriate and engaging for all individuals.

During the enrolment process, it is important that you provide a detailed view of your child’s strengths, weaknesses, hobbies and difficulties. This overview enables us to support your child. In addition, we will monitor the child during classes and support them accordingly. We will also get to know your child better during the live lessons which enables us to continually adapt and adjust the level of support required.

Please read our additional FAQs below for more information.

We follow The British National Curriculum for all of the core subjects, Maths, English and Science.

We also teach the AQA Unot Award Scheme (UAS) which we believe are important skills that  broaden student life skills, knowledge and understanding.

Our curriculum is specifically designed to accommodate the needs of different learners and educational levels. We currently offer live lessons for the core subjects of Maths, English & Science.

Through the AQA Unit Award Scheme (UAS), students are able to expand their knowledge and covers a wide range of topics from crafts, life skills, outdoor activities and work-related learning. 

In short, no. We believe that exams are not essential for children. We prefer to monitor a child's progress through interactions, comprehension during lessons, and homework. This approach helps reduce stress and pressure, providing a more accurate representation of the child's development. We track this progress and provide a report at the end of each term.

The homework is meant to be interesting and to match what we learn in our live lessons. It should take no more than 15 minutes and should not feel overwhelming.  If your child does not want to finish all of the homework or refuses to do it, please don’t worry. They will not lose points or be at a disadvantage. 

We believe that letting children work at their own pace will help them build their ability to complete more work over time.  

Please upload any homework your child completes. This helps us adjust future assignments to better support their pace.  

If your child wants more homework, just let us know. We will do our best to help. 

  We follow the UK Term times, and the children will have a break in the middle of the term and at the end of each term. Please see our academic schedule for confirmation. 

We offer a fixed lesson schedule which helps children to maintain a routine, please feel free to view and download the class timetables. Lessons are held Monday – Friday between 9.30am – 2.15pm. 

However, as all lessons are recorded, should a student miss a lesson they can catch up at their convenience because all lessons are recorded and made available to students who did not attend.

Our support team is dedicated to providing assistance. Individuals with inquiries or requiring support can easily reach out by visiting the "Contact Us" section on our website or please send an email to support@etiaacademy.co.uk . Our knowledgeable team is committed to delivering timely and effective responses to inquiries.

Should you have any further questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are here to support you and your child on their educational journey.

Upon enrolment at ETIA Academy, each student is provided with a personalised educational plan. This plan includes goal setting and an initial assessment, followed by regular evaluations to ensure that the student remains on track to achieve their objectives. Parents are encouraged to offer guidance and additional information throughout the child’s academic journey so that we can continue to ensure the child's needs are met.

All of our educators are trained in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and have experience in teaching students with diverse needs, including anxiety, depression, dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder.

Our teaching approach emphasises creating a calm and supportive environment that fosters learning. We utilise regular breaks to help students maintain focus and prevent them becoming overwhelmed. 

We acknowledge that children do not like to sit still - and so they are welcome to move around, make noise, Self-stimulate and do whatever else helps them to focus. We do not tell children off, or stop them from doing these kind of  actions.

Additionally, our timetable is structured to provide students with breaks in between classes which enhances engagement and participation. We organise classes based on students' abilities rather than their ages, which means the lessons meet individual learning needs. This tailored approach ensures that all students receive the necessary support and challenges for their academic and personal growth.

Our support team is readily available to assist. Individuals may reach out via the student’s portal, use the contact form on our website or directly through email, and we will respond promptly to address any inquiries.

Certainly. We administer regular quizzes, polls, and reviews during the lessons along with distributing homework. From this, we provide feedback to assist students in monitoring their progress and ensuring the achievement of their educational goals.

We believe it is important for the student/child to see their own progress and we celebrate each of their own individual accomplishments.

Yes. Through the child’s learning platform you can message the teacher any time. 

Students will interact with the teacher during the live lessons in a variety of way including through messages, live conversation, answering polls, quizzes and group conversations.

However, if the matter is urgent, please send an email to info@etiaacademy.co.uk with the subject URGENT, and we will reply promptly.

We are proud to offer small classes, generally between 5-12 students.

Students will have their own log-in to our online learning platform and the lessons are delivered in real-time, allowing students to engage with the teachers interactively, pose questions, answers questions, polls and quizzes and participate in meaningful discussions. 

Students/parents can set their preferences if they want to use the microphone and camera during the lessons; these are not compulsory. In addition, the teacher may choose to activate/deactivate students cameras and microphones during the lessons. 

During the lesson, around half way through, the teacher will create a 'break-out' room, where the students get the opportunity to interact with one another whilst monitored by the teacher. This gives the students a break from the learning, they can run to the toilet, jump around and have fun with the students before regrouping and continuing with the lesson. We find this to be very helpful as it clears the students' minds, enables them to have an opportunity to interact and socialise with their peers whilst giving them chance to have a few minutes away from the computer if they wish.

Lessons usually begin with a fun interactive warmer activity which is designed to encourage the children to participate, give them an overview of the lesson ahead and encourage them to participate. Next, the teacher will present the core learning and the students will have opportunity to interact and answer questions during the guided practice. 

After this, the teacher will open a break-out session where the students go into another online class. The students can interact with each other and take a break from the learning. This gives them chance to have a quick snack, go to the toilet, move around and whatever else they need to do! The teacher will be overseeing the breakout room and will have planned a topic to guide the social interactions between the students. 

When the students return to the main classroom, they will continue to build on the prior learning through reinforcement techniques and further practice. The teacher will finish the lesson with a recap of the lesson and advise the students of any homework for them to complete. 

Absolutely not. Students can interact with the teacher and their classmates in a variety of ways including microphone, camera, private messages and voting in polls. We do not force children to participate, and they are able to do as much or as little as they wish. We feel this is the best approach to supporting the child with their learning. Students will be encouraged to participate but we will not make a student feel pressured or uncomfortable if they don’t want to. 

There is no pressure to complete the homework. We are a nurturing school, and want the student to feel comfortable. We do not want a child to be unhappy, as this is going to make them disengage from learning.  However, it is helpful to still upload any amount of homework your child does complete because this helps us to continually align the content to each child. 

Our teachers are qualified educators who are dedicated to delivering high-quality instruction and support. They possess training in effectively engaging students in an online educational context, along with various qualifications and fundamental knowledge to support children with Special Educational Needs including Autism and ADHD.

Yes, we provide recordings for all of our lessons, facilitating students' ability to review material at their convenience or to catch up on lessons that they may have missed.

Certainly. We prioritise fostering a collaborative learning environment. Many classes include interactive components, such as discussion forums, class polls, and live question-and-answer sessions with the teachers. These opportunities facilitate engagement with the course material while promoting networking among peers, allowing for the exchange of insights, inquiries, and collaborative projects.

 The enrolment process at ETIA Academy is both straightforward and user-friendly. Interested individuals should visit our official website, where they can explore and gather all the required information. Next, please download and complete the required registration information, and follow the instructions to finalise the enrolment. A confirmation email with further details will be sent upon successful registration.

  Yes, of course! Fees will be pro-rated to reflect the amount of time left in the term in which you enrol.

 Once the completed forms have been returned and payment has been made, your child can join the online platform as soon as the next day! 

  The annual enrolment fee is £125 per child, which covers the student fee with AQA and setup the child’s learning platform account which gives access to a multitude of apps to support their learning.

The termly cost is £525, which is for 6 (45 minute) live lessons per week; 3 English, 2 Maths and 1 Science. Additionally, students can opt to join the AQA sessions held twice a week. The topic for these will vary and is driven by the students interests. 

A term is typically 11/12 weeks.

ETIA Academy offers various flexible payment options to accommodate diverse financial situations.  Firstly, you may choose to pay the total academic year fee upfront, or you may opt to pay for each school term 4 weeks before the start date. Detailed information regarding these payment options are available on our website.

 We are pleased to offer a 5% sibling discount.

No. We are pleased to be able to offer an affordable learning platform with all the resources available online, downloadable and editable on the child's computer.

You will not need to buy any other resources, course-books, or stationary.  

We recommend that your child brings a pencil and a paper or a notepad to each live lesson so they can make their own notes. Lastly,  all of the learning resources for each lesson are available for the student to see and interact with, these can also be downloaded after the lessons.

 In accordance with our terms and conditions, we do not offer any refunds once you have made payment with us and have access to your dashboard for the current term.

If you choose to cancel, you must request a cancellation at least 4 weeks before the end of the term. As payment is made for the whole term, your child will still be enrolled to finish that term. 

To successfully access the online platform, students should have access to a computer, laptop, or tablet with reliable internet connectivity. It is recommended to utilise the latest versions of web browsers, such as Google Chrome, Firefox, or Safari, to ensure optimal performance. 

To participate in our live lessons, students will need a reliable internet connection, a device such as a computer or tablet, and the requisite software or application for video conferencing. 

Students can also catch-up/ watch missed live lessons as the teacher records the lessons and sends them to the students that were not present. However, these are only available for a short period of time so it is advisable to watch them as soon as possible before they are removed.

The teacher may also upload worksheets for the student to download, complete and upload. Therefore, Microsoft word and Adobe reader would be required.

Students should have a pencil and paper available for the live lessons, although they may not always need to make any notes. 

Students do not need any other materials for the lessons. We provide all resources on the screen for the students to see and work from during the live lessons. These are also available for each student through their online platform, and can be downloaded, printed and uploaded.

In short, no. It is not necessary to print all of the learning materials as the students are able to save and complete them on their learning device, and then upload the completed document.

However, if you wish to print them and have the child complete, it is fine also.