It’s the 3rd of March and the 7th anniversary of ‘National Homeschool Day’ in the Philippines. At Wolsey Hall Oxford we have a growing number of students who are homeschooling in the Philippines and we wanted to take this opportunity to celebrate alongside them. What is National Homeschool Day? National Homeschool Day was first recognised on the 3rd of March 2017 when Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan filed Resolution 308 expressing the Senate’s full support in the celebration of the first National Homeschool Day. “We believe that if we are to shape our nation, we will have to shape first o ..read more

Wolsey Hall Oxford first met James Hernandez when his ice dancing partner, Phebe Bekker, enrolled on our IGCSE homeschooling courses in 2019. Since then we have enjoyed watching this charismatic and incredibly talented pair, – go from strength to strength – most recently securing a place in the ISU Junior Grand Prix finals in Turin, Italy. Wolsey Hall Oxford is proud to play a small part in their journey, by way of sponsorship, and look forward to seeing what the future has in store. We recently interviewed James to find out more about how he became involved in ice dancing, his inspiration, h ..read more

Ice skating junior grand prix final for Bekker and Hernandez This year 2022–23 Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final and ISU Junior Grand Prix Final were held in Turin, Italy at the Torino Palavela. The combined event is the culmination of two international series — the Grand Prix of Figure Skating and the Junior Grand Prix. Competing in the grand prix final were Wolsey Hall Oxford student, Phebe Bekker and her ice dancing partner James Hernandez. We caught up with Phebe shortly after the pair returned home to the UK. She had the following to say about their experience: “The Junior Grand P ..read more

British Championships in Sheffield Wolsey Hall student Phebe Bekker and her ice dancing partner, James Hernandez, have once again claimed gold and retained the title of Junior British Ice Dancing champions for the second year in a row. We recently caught up with Phebe to find out more about their experience. A golden finish for Bekker and Hernandez “Competing in Sheffield for the British Championships is always so special. Coming home and seeing all of our friends and family after time away in the States and then to compete in such a unique environment, makes it one of the best competiti ..read more

Apart from being one of the most extraordinary leaders of our time, Nelson Mandela has a special tie to Wolsey Hall Oxford. The former South African president studied for his London University law degree through Wolsey Hall while he was imprisoned on Robben Island – a true inspiration and a prime example of what determination and compassion can lead to. As he notably said, ‘Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.’ Nelson Mandela’s legacy lives on ‘Madiba’ as he is fondly referred to, both in his home country and abroad, passed away in 2013 in South Africa, but ..read more

At Wolsey Hall Oxford we believe in balance, which is why our homeschooling courses offer an array of supplementary activities to keep children engaged and connected. With students in more than 123 countries around the world, we have a global network for children to be a part of. No matter where you live and study from, every student has the opportunity to join our college community and partake in an array of activities, develop new skills and connect with fellow Wolsey Hall peers. Our virtual library encourages keen readers Our virtual libraries – two separate offerings for Primary and Se ..read more

We often receive enquiries asking, ‘can you take GCSEs early?’ The simple answer is ‘yes’. At Wolsey Hall Oxford we very much believe that children should be studying at the right stage, rather than the level dictated by their age. Read on to find out what this involves. Some of our students are studying for their IGCSEs earlier than the typical age of 16-years-old. It may be the case that they do this for all their subjects, or just the ones that they are more advanced in. Gifted students often take their IGCSEs early and benefit from homeschooling for a number of reasons. They are able to p ..read more

In order for children to be the best versions of themselves a healthy and nutritious diet is paramount. This is not anything new, but it is a good reminder, especially when it comes to learning. Whether your child is not big on breakfast, often skips meals, has too much of a sweet tooth or their food choices lack variety when it comes to what they fuel themselves with, we have a few ideas to share to encourage them to remember that you are what you eat… Start as you plan to continue… We all know that breakfast is regarded as the most important meal of the day, but let’s be honest, sometime ..read more

Homeschooling and socialisation: why not to worry about your kids and their interpersonal relationships It’s easy to understand why parents would jump to the conclusion that homeschooled children may be less integrated when it comes to socialisation. It’s a common concern and one that is not unfounded, but it’s important to remember that homeschooling does not equal isolation from the outside world. There are various reasons that parents choose to homeschool their children. For you, that may include: · Your child is not receiving a top-level education in their current school · Your child ha ..read more

Encouraging creativity How to raise creative children? A question parents often ponder. As our children grow up, we tend to have a preconceived idea of skills that we need to teach them: how to tell the time, how to tie their shoelaces, how to ride a bicycle, why it’s important to be kind and respectful to others, how to wash the dishes and so forth. What isn’t always made top priority is how to encourage their creative side. And creativity is not limited to artistic skills like painting, writing and decorating a cake – it also relates to problem-solving, an ability that will help them countle ..read more