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Cortex Online Academy – Homeschooling & ESL FAQs

Why is teaching from home better?
  • Learn under parental supervision in a safe, familiar environment.
  • Balance academic learning with Islamic values and family life.
  • Fully timetabled, personalised plans tailored to your child’s abilities.
  • Any child can receive full-time homeschooling.
  • Students currently in SEN schools require school permission before withdrawal.
  • Suitable for all ages and abilities, including those combining Islamic studies with the
    UK curriculum.
  • Provide Muslim British homeschooling that balances faith and academic excellence.
  • Support students in core subjects (Maths, Science, English) alongside Shariah Studies.
  • Offer flexible schedules and faith-centred learning.
  • Registration fee required for all new students.
  • Tuition varies by programme (Full-Time, Part-Time, ESL).
  • Family discounts available.

Homeschooling Pathways:

  • Core British curriculum subjects
  • Sixth Form: Shariah Studies or A-Level pathways

Faculty Of Shari’ah Pathways:

  • Department Of Hadith and Hadith Sciences 
  • Department of Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh
  • Department of ِArabic Language

ESL Programmes:

  • Kids ESL
  • Teens ESL 
  • Adult ESL 
  • Primary (7–11 years) – Key Stage 2
  • Middle School (11–14 years) – Key Stage 3
  • Senior School (14–16 years) – GCSE
  • Sixth Form (16–19 years) – A-Level
  • Shariah Studies (16-20 Years)
  • ESL Programme (8+ Years)

Girls:

  • Ages 3 – Year 6: Abaya with hijab
  • Year 7 – Sixth Form: Jilbab with hijab

Boys:

  • Qamis or plain modest clothing (no logos)
  • Device ready, charged, and quiet workspace prepared.
  • Microphones muted when not speaking; water allowed, no snacking.
  • Cameras must remain on during lessons.
  • Respectful behaviour and punctuality required.
  • Parents communicate via the Admin Team only.
  • Flexible learning structure throughout the school year.
  • Admin must be notified for short breaks or holidays.
  • Formal notice required for withdrawal.
  • Laptop or desktop computer
  • Microsoft Office, PDF reader, Chrome browser
  • USB headset, webcam, stable internet
  • Mobile phones/tablets not recommended
  • Students from anywhere in the world can enrol.
  • Live and recorded classes available for global flexibility.
  • Islamic values integrated within academic learning.
  • Prayer breaks and religious studies scheduled daily.
  • Supports modesty, family structure, and faith-based growth.
  • Where a topic in any subject conflicts with Islamic faith or ‘Aqeedah, we first explain the correct Islamic perspective. If the topic or theory is not compulsory or will not appear in examinations, it will be removed from the subject.
  • Assignments, quizzes, and teacher feedback to monitor learning continuously
  • Mid-term and final examinations to assess academic progress
  • Parent evenings at the end of each term
  • Parent Hub progress reports to keep families informed
  • ESL learners assessed according to CEFR standards (A1–C2)
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  • Admissions are accepted at designated enrolment periods
  • Speak with age-group specialists before starting.
  • Contact via email, WhatsApp, or Live Chat.