Homeschooling Worldwide
A Full-Time Virtual School.
U Global Academy combines rigorous, internationally accredited academics with real-world and experiential activities.
The UGA Standard
What a UGA Classroom Actually Looks Like
Three numbers that shape every lesson, before a single class begins.
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5:1 Student-to-teacher ratio
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100% Live lessons
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11:00 GST Lessons begin
From Potential to Progress
Life Beyond the Timetable
At U Global Academy, academics are only half the story. Every student engages with a structured slate of experiential programs
designed to build capability, confidence, and a standout profile—not just a stronger transcript.
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01 / Internships
Work that is genuinely real.
Projects with mentors across AI, law, engineering, medicine and psychology.
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02 / Bootcamps
Build in teams. Present to experts.
Expert-led programs in leadership, business, technology and AI.
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03 / Research Programs
Ask a better question.
Guided primary and secondary research culminating in a portfolio-ready project.
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04 / Summer Residential Programs
Live and learn on campus.
Immersive university-based experiences in the UK.
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05 / University Counselling
Plan university from day one.
Subject selection, test preparation, applications, offers, visas and pre-departure support.
Two world-class curricula
One clear path to university.
Choose British or American - both rigorous, both globally recognised, both built to open doors.
IGCSE, then A Levels
- IGCSE in Years 10–11, externally assessed and globally recognised
- A Levels in Years 12–13 for university entry
- Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel, and Oxford AQA examinations
- 2 Virtual Internships
- 1 Leadership Bootcamp
- 2 Cultural Immersion Trips
- Passion Project
High School Diploma, Grades 9–12
- Cognia-accredited High School Diploma with a formal GPA transcript
- Full College Board AP access, not limited by a school catalogue
- Dedicated university counselling from Grade 9
- 2 Virtual Internships
- 1 Leadership Bootcamp
- 2 Cultural Immersion Trips
- Passion Project
How Learning Happens
The Classroom Experience
Classes are capped at five students, so every child gets a genuine front-row seat. Lessons are 100% live,
interactive, and led by subject specialists.
Live. Interactive. Built around you.
There are no pre-recorded lessons to watch alone. Classes are discussion-led and shaped by the questions, ideas and perspectives students bring to the room.
Every UGA lesson runs inside the Classroom App.
Our own learning platform with video conferencing built directly in.
- Live lessons, all in one place
- Real-time engagement tracking
- Timetable, resources and recordings
- Assignments, progress and parent updates
A timetable designed around the student.
Mornings remain free for training, counselling and independent study. Live sessions, guided study and breaks form a structured daily rhythm.
Every week is designed to help you grow.
Every week brings together Signature Modules, mentor time, university counselling and Physical Education - all built directly into the timetable, giving students the space to develop academically, personally and with their future in mind.
Faculty and mentors
Taught by specialists
One connected team, One shared ambition - Preparing every student to thrive in life, not just in the classroom.
Dr. Maya SinghPhysics · A LevelFifteen years teaching Cambridge and Edexcel sciences.
Adam ReyesUniversity counsellingFormer admissions reader supporting UK and US applications.
Dr. Leila HaddadResearch mentorGuides student research from question to portfolio project.
Tom WhitfieldMathematics · IGCSESpecialist in building confidence before terminal examinations.
Priya NairAI internship mentorMachine learning engineer running applied student projects.
Sara OsmanCommunication coachDebate and public speaking practice every single week.
Progression
University Guidance from Day One
A dedicated counsellor guides every decision across UK, US and other international applications.
Self-discovery and strengths
Understand where the student is genuinely strong before subjects are locked in.
Strategic subject selection
Choose subjects that keep target courses open.
Pathway and career planning
Map degree routes against where the student wants to go.
Profile and portfolio
Build evidence through internships, research and passion projects.
Standardised test prep
Plan SAT, ACT and admissions tests around the timetable.
Research and shortlisting
Create a realistic college list with reach, match and safety.
Applications and essays
Shape Common App and UCAS strategy with a counsellor.
Offer management
Compare offers, deadlines and conditions without panic.
Visa and accommodation
Handle paperwork and housing alongside the family.
Pre-departure
Prepare to live there—not only to get in.
The Learning Management System (LMS)
One Place to Learn, Track and Grow
Every UGA lesson runs inside our own LMS, with video conferencing built in - one secure home for live classes, resources, and progress.
Everything a student needs
- Join live classes from any device
- Revisit recordings and notes
- Track feedback by subject in real time
Teach with the full picture
- Integrated whiteboard and screen sharing
- Monitor engagement live
- Manage a curriculum-aligned resource bank
Transparency without chasing
- Review attendance and feedback
- Read AI-generated session summaries
- Track credits, ratings and engagement
The Learning Management System (LMS)
Every kind of excellence, in focus
Academic work, sport, arts, character and wellbeing all live in the same LMS — move through each one.
Global Experiential Learning
Two Trips a Year
Each year, students meet in two destinations - the UAE and one international location - to explore new cultures,
serve local communities, and build lasting friendships in person.
Cultural Immersion Trips
Structured travel that develops cross-cultural fluency and a genuine global perspective, alongside peers from across the UGA community.
Community Service Trips
Real contribution to projects in education, conservation, and community development - the kind of authentic, sustained engagement that strengthens a Common App or UCAS profile.
Globally mobile and expatriate families
Seamless learning across countries, with no interruptions, re-enrolment, or lost academic year.
Athletes and performing artists
A flexible 11:00 GST start, leaving mornings free for training while staying on track academically.
Gifted and ambitious students
Challenging, engaging work for high-achievers seeking more than a traditional classroom.
Developing learners
Personalised support and targeted remediation in a structured live environment.
Families relocating mid-year
Continue learning seamlessly after a move, without losing an academic year.
Trusted by families
Real stories from parents and students
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Hear directly from the families living the UGA day, in their own words.
"The teachers know my daughter as an individual, not a name on a register. Every report call, we hear exactly how she's doing and what happens next."
Amara K.Parent of a Year 11 student
"Live classes actually feel live. I can ask a question and get an answer straight away, not three days later in a comment thread."
Zayn R.Grade 11 student
"We moved countries mid-year and nothing paused. My son kept the same teachers, the same timetable, and never lost a term."
Farah H.Parent of a Year 9 student
Questions
The things families ask first.
If something is not covered here, an advisor will answer it directly in the pre-consultation.
It is a full-time virtual school. Students follow a complete timetable, sit examinations with recognised boards and receive accredited qualifications—not supplementary tutoring around another school.
British students take IGCSE followed by A Levels with Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel or Oxford AQA. American students earn a Cognia-accredited High School Diploma with a formal GPA and full College Board AP access.
Classes are capped at five students with a subject specialist. Every lesson is taught live, and recordings remain available in the platform for revision.
Live lessons begin at 11:00 GST, leaving mornings free for training, counselling or independent study. Afternoons combine live teaching, guided study, Signature Modules and breaks.
Two trips a year bring the community together: one in the UAE and one international destination, combining cultural immersion, service projects and university visits.
Students can join at the start of a term, and mid-year entry is possible where the assessment shows a clear fit. Places depend on availability in each capped class.
Education that moves students forward.
Every academic, mentorship and experiential system at U Global Academy is designed to ensure your child does not just succeed in exams, but builds the capability and confidence required for university and beyond.