Decide how teaching will happen

A live online school schedules teacher-led sessions. A self-paced programme uses prepared materials. Asta combines self-paced lessons with parent support, saved work and guidance for reviewing written responses.

Look beyond the subject list

Look at the teaching, worked examples, independent tasks and checks. Ask how earlier learning connects to the next idea and how your child can revisit a difficult step.

Understand the parent workload

Who reads instructions, prepares materials, checks writing and notices missed work? Test the process with a real session. A child who can use a device independently may still need help with reading, planning or explaining an answer.

Check the full commitment

  • Total cost across the actual school year, including sibling discounts.
  • What marking, support, books and external exams are included.
  • Access dates, cancellation terms and any required materials.
  • Recognition or registration needed where your child lives.

Try a complete learning cycle

Try the teaching, an activity, saving an answer and reviewing it together. Notice whether your child can explain something new and whether you know how to help.

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Updated 28 October 2026 · Asta Online School
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