- Existing Families
Whether your child is aiming for top grades or building confidence with school, Cortex Online Upper Secondary School delivers a high-quality, wellbeing-focused online education. Our approach combines British curriculum standards with Arabic and Islamic Studies, creating a flexible, supportive environment that guides students to academic and personal success.
Learn with specialist teachers who bring expertise, care, and exam experience to every lesson. Students receive personalised guidance, regular feedback, and encouragement to excel across:
Plus, pathway or optional subjects for GCSE preparation.
Join interactive virtual classrooms, participate in hands-on projects, and collaborate in real time with your peers. Flexible timetables make it easy to learn from anywhere in the world.
Children can study the British curriculum enhanced with Arabic, Islamic Studies, Science, Technology, and Business literacy from anywhere in the world, without compromising on structure or academic rigor.
All lessons are recorded for revision or catching up at any time, no matter your time zone.
Learning at Cortex extends beyond the screen. Students collaborate with peers worldwide through virtual clubs, interactive STEM projects, language workshops and activities that promote ethical leadership, all within a safe, supervised and engaging environment.
At Cortex Online Upper Secondary School, we prepare students for internationally recognised qualifications through Cambridge Assessment International Education.
While we are not an accredited examination centre, our curriculum is carefully aligned with Cambridge IGCSE and GCSE specifications. Students are fully prepared to sit their official examinations at approved external exam centres worldwide.
Our exam pathway includes:
Students follow a carefully designed curriculum that fully prepares them for external examinations set by Cambridge.
From foundational knowledge to exam readiness, our programme ensures students build confidence, subject mastery, and strong exam technique.
Live lessons, recorded sessions, and continuous teacher feedback help students stay on track and perform at their best.
As an online school, we support families in registering with approved local exam centres to sit their official Cambridge examinations.
Cambridge IGCSEs and GCSEs are accepted by leading universities and institutions worldwide, opening doors to future academic opportunities.
Business Studies Teacher
IT and Computer Science Teacher
Languages Teacher
Mathematics Teacher
Business studies Teacher
Languages Teacher
Our GCSE package includes core subjects plus pathway options.
These core subjects are included in your package and are compulsory at Key Stage 4.
* Double Award Science counts as two GCSEs-
A-Level Pathway: Choose 3 optional subjects from the list (excluding Further Islamic Studies). Faculty of Shar‘ah Pathway: Only Further Islamic Studies is available. All subjects are optional.
* This is exclusively for students intending to join the Faculty of Shar‘ah.
Notes: Includes live lessons, recordings, exam preparation
Rolling Contract
Notes: For students taking extra subjects beyond their chosen pathway
Students at Cortex Online consistently achieve results above the UK average. Our focus on individual guidance, interactive learning, and personal development ensures every student thrives.
We provide a structured online British education with a focus on:
Academic excellence
Ethical and Islamic values
Confidence, leadership, and global awareness
Parent Hub: Track homework, grades, attendance, and communicate with teachers in one place.
Support for SEN Students: Inclusive, accessible, and personalised learning with specialist support available.
Enrol today and start lessons within days. Every student receives a personalised induction to ensure a smooth transition.
