Online School for Student Athletes: Meet Daniel, Tennis Pro
Looking for an online school for student athletes? Meet Daniel, a professional tennis player and a student at LEO School. His journey with us started with an ESL course, and in this short video he introduces himself and tells us how his studies began.
Meet Daniel: A Professional Tennis Player Studying Online
Daniel is a professional tennis player and a student at LEO School. In his video, he tells us his name, what he does and where his journey with us began. He is now studying with LEO School online, around his sport.
His story is a good example of something many families ask us: can a young athlete follow a British education without giving up training, travel and competitions? At LEO School, the answer is yes, with the right format.
Starting With an ESL Course
Daniel began his time at LEO School with an ESL course. ESL stands for English as a Second Language, and a course like this helps students whose first language is not English to build the skills they need to learn in English.
Starting with English first is a common and sensible path for international students. It gives a young person time to become confident with the language before taking on the full demands of the British curriculum. LEO School also offers preparatory and transition programmes for students who need a gentler start.
An Online School for Student Athletes: Studying Around Training
Training, matches and travel do not follow a school timetable, so an online school for student athletes needs to bend without lowering its standards. LEO School offers several ways to study:
Live online classes: live lessons on a timetable, with a teacher and classmates.
Flexible Attendance: a format for athletes and children with a busy schedule.
Supported Distance Study (SDS): a more independent format without the standard live-lesson timetable, with recorded lessons, learning materials, homework, feedback from teachers and academic support.
You can compare all options on our study options page.
What Student-Athletes Should Look for in a School
If your child trains seriously, these are the questions worth asking any school:
Can lessons be watched again if a session clashes with training or a tournament?
Is there a flexible format, rather than one fixed timetable?
Do teachers give clear feedback, and can parents follow progress, homework and timetable?
Is English support available for students who are still building their language?
Are the qualifications recognised internationally?
At LEO School, students follow UK National Curriculum subjects with Cambridge Board exam qualifications, which are recognised internationally. Lessons are live and recorded, and parents can follow the timetable, homework and feedback on the platform.
A Global Community of Students
LEO School students come from all over the world and learn together online. Beyond lessons, students can take part in extra-curricular accredited courses, age-grouped chat rooms and our House System, so a student training in one country still feels part of a school community. We are a global school, but we are one community.
How to Get Started
Every student starts from a different place, just as Daniel did. If you are looking for an online school for student athletes, book a free consultation with our Admissions team to talk about your child's age, level, schedule and goals. You can also read about admissions at LEO School, explore the IGCSE programme and see our programmes and prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LEO School an online school for student athletes?
Yes. LEO School is a British online school that works for student athletes. Daniel, a professional tennis player, is a LEO School student. LEO School offers flexible ways to study for students with intensive schedules, including Flexible Attendance for athletes and children with a busy timetable, and Supported Distance Study, a more independent format without the standard live-lesson timetable.
What is an ESL course?
ESL stands for English as a Second Language. An ESL course helps students whose first language is not English to build the language skills they need to learn in English. Daniel started his studies at LEO School with an ESL course.
Can my child start with English support before joining the full curriculum?
Many families begin by building English first. Daniel started with an ESL course, and LEO School also offers preparatory and transition programmes. Book a free consultation and our Admissions team will recommend a starting point for your child's age and level.
Which ages does LEO School teach?
LEO School teaches students from Key Stage 1 (5 years old) to Key Stage 5 (18/19 years old), with UK National Curriculum subjects and Cambridge Board exam qualifications.
Are lessons live or recorded?
LEO School offers live online lessons on a timetable, and lesson recordings are available on the platform. Students who need more flexibility can ask about Supported Distance Study.
How can I find the right format for my child?
Book a free consultation with our Admissions team. We will talk about your child's age, level, schedule and goals, and suggest the format that fits best.
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