April 2026

Welcome to the new edition of the Cambridge International Online Schools Newsletter!

In this edition, we share updates from across the online schools community, including the successful completion of our first remote invigilation trial, reminders on using our brand correctly, new resources and insights, plus highlights from our podcast and school spotlight series. We also share important upcoming dates, alongside opportunities to connect with colleagues. Previous newsletters can be found here.

Successful completion of our first remote invigilation trial 

We are pleased to share the successful completion of our first remote invigilation trial. A small number of invited schools participated, with students completing mock examinations across a range of Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International A Level subjects. The trial provided valuable feedback from both students and teachers, which will help shape and strengthen the next iteration of our remote invigilation approach.

Using the Cambridge brand correctly 

During a recent review, we noticed that many Cambridge Online Schools were not always using our logo and branding in the correct way across their websites and marketing materials. Thank you to the schools that took the time to complete the brand survey — your input has helped us better understand where clearer guidance is needed.

The most common issues we saw included using an incorrect version of the logo, placing it directly alongside a school’s own logo, and — for online-only schools — not displaying the required accompanying text: “[Your School name here] is a registered online Cambridge International School."

Please refer to the full logo guidelines in the boxes below and use the example shown here as a reference to ensure your school is using the brand correctly.

Stay up to date with the “What’s New” page on the Cambridge website 

Check out the What’s New page on the Cambridge International website, which has just been updated with new information on syllabuses for September 2026, alongside curriculum updates and the latest developments from across the organisation.

This page is updated twice a year, in February and September. Please take a moment to review the latest updates now to ensure you are aware of any changes relevant to the parts of the Cambridge Pathway your school delivers.

Visit the page here.

New Online Schools Podcast: Working effectively with parent communities

Our latest Online Schools Podcast explores how online schools can build strong, productive relationships with their parent communities — a key factor in supporting student success in flexible learning environments.

This episode features insights from Euan Maclean, Founder & CEO of & Parents, experienced school principal and doctoral researcher, alongside Ruth Young, Director of Schools at Faria Online Schools, working across Wolsey Hall and Wolsey Hall for Schools to support high-quality, flexible learning for students worldwide.

Click the link here to listen. 

Online School spotlight

Online School spotlight: Leading the Way with AI at Minerva Virtual Academy 

This term, our spotlight shines on Minerva Virtual Academy, who have become one of the first online schools in the world to appoint a dedicated AI Lead — a role designed to ensure artificial intelligence is used in ways that are ethical, safe and genuinely beneficial for teaching and learning.

In the full article, Bethany Ewen-Firman explains why her role was created in response to the rapid rise of AI in education, what an AI Lead actually does in practice, and how this focused leadership is helping the school build a culture of responsible AI use among both staff and students. 

Upcoming dates

May 2026: Results reporting invitations

Each series, we invite our online schools to take part in the results reporting process, in which we provide you with a list of your students’ grades. Invitations, along with details of how to take part, will be sent in May.

10 June 2026 — Webinar: Why students are turning to Online Schools

Join us for a webinar exploring why more students are choosing online education, helping schools better understand the factors driving this shift — including financial considerations and the need for greater flexibility. We will be joined by Paul Glossop, Senior Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education at University of Derby, and Adrian Ferrier, Head of Libra Online School.

17 June 2026: Community Café for Online Schools

The third edition of the Community Café for online schools will take place on Wednesday 17 June. This is a great opportunity to discuss matters of importance and meet colleagues from other online schools in a safe, supportive space. A topic of discussion will be shared ahead of the Café.

Access on the day at 12:00 BST by clicking HERE on Teams.

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