BGA is an accredited online Cambridge School and provides a unique educational experience for children from ages 11 and up. Our Hybrid model allows learners to follow lower Secondary, International GCSE and A-Level programmes according to their personal schedules and learning styles.

The hybrid model is specifically designed to meet the needs of our learners by offering them a tailored mix of offline and online learning. Our digital platform allows for 24/7 learning access and guidance from course managers who provide expert guidance and feedback in their subjects. Our BGA Hubs provide a physical coworking space to complement this learning so learners can benefit from peer-to-peer interaction and hands-on experiences.

There are three programmes within the British Curriculum designed for different age groups.

• The Lower Secondary programme is a 1 year course in Year 8 (Grade 7) followed by a 1 one year programme in Year 9 (Grade 8). The goal is to provide learners with enough information to properly choose their preferred subjects for the next level. 

• The International GCSE is a 2 year programme that runs over Year 10 and 11 (Grade 9 and 10). This is typically a mix of mandatory subjects and subjects chosen by the learner. The external exams will only be written at the end of Year 11 (Grade 10). 

• The A-Levels programme is a 2 year programme comprising Year 12 and 13 (Grade 11 and 12). Here students specialise in just a few chosen fields and the external exams will only be written at the end of Year 13 (Grade 12).

Yes, BGA is an accredited online Cambridge School.

A Hub is a physical co-working space where learners come together to learn and interact with their peers and Learning Coaches.

Learners are encouraged to come into the Hub daily, except when on vacation.

Our Hubs are open Monday to Friday, 08h00 to 18h00. With the exception of Public Holidays and for a week during Easter and two weeks during Christmas.

There are an average of 25 learners in each Hub.

An average of 5 hours per day.

A Learning Coach is someone who supports, inspires and mentors each learner, individually in their Brave journey.

The Learning Coaches training consists of 3 weeks:

Week 1: 

Focused on the model itself - BGA's philosophy, the Self-Directed Learning Approach and the tools learners and Learning Coaches have at their disposal. 

Week 2:

Focused on pedagogical skills and knowledge. The Learning Coaches learn about positive education, how the brain works, teenage development, first aid training and how to manage a relationship with a teenager. 

Week 3:

Focused on applying in practice what they've learnt in theory. After being given a set of goals, Learning Coaches rover different hubs to understand the different dynamics that make one up.

A Course Manager is the expert in a particular subject. The Course Manager is responsible for the content on the platform as well as providing feedback to learners on their queries and assignments.

The Learning Coach offers the human aspect by supporting and mentoring each individual learner while forming a close bond with them. They are motivated to explore the learner's passions and goals. The Course Manager is focused on supporting and advising the learner in their academics in an online environment.

The platform is on an online website that can be accessed from anywhere at any time. The content is in English and each subject topic is made up of various video clips, texts to read, quizzes, research and assignments. Because the online platform is asynchronous, the learner will never miss an online class.

Our model is self-directed. Learners study through the BGA platform and have the support of our team of learning coaches.

Learners may take vacation at any time of the year provided that it has been communicated with their Learning Coach. Learners are entitled to 3 months vacation, which includes the 3 weeks that hubs are closed during the Easter and Christmas period.

Anytime, as BGA is open all year round.

Yes. Should we experience a high demand in a particular location, we will open another Hub in that location.

The monthly fee is 485€/month regardless of Grade or Hub (within Portugal), and gives the learner access to: BGA Hubs, Learning Coaches, Online Content, Community network, Babel Language Services (unlimited access to all 14 languages) and the Brave and Beyond curriculum (development of core skills).

Yes, we believe in making a difference and therefore offer scholarship programmes to learners.

Yes, BGA offers support classes for learners at an extra fee.

The A-Levels are sought after and recognised around the world and accepted by most universities.

Yes, provided that it is organised and communicated with the Learning Coach beforehand.

• Lower Secondary has 6 set subjects as well as any MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses)
• International GCSE programme has 13 subjects to choose from as well as any MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses)
• A-Levels programme has 16 subjects to choose from as well as any MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses).

In the International GCSE and A-levels programmes there is a guideline of 2 years for completion. As learners work at their own pace some may require more time or less time in order to complete these programmes in 2 years.

Ages 11+, we offer: Lower Secondary, International GCSEs and A-Levels.

You can start studying at BGA any time of year, thanks to the flexibility of our educational model.

BGA is not yet an official Cambridge Examination Center. As such, our learners take their exams as external students in official Cambridge exam centers in the city.

Yes.

Cambridge and Pearson's/Edexcel are two different exam boards for the British curriculum that run exams internationally.

Both exam boards follow the British curriculum but they do it in different ways, so our course managers analyzed per subject which board makes the most sense.

For the reason above; and we are also in the process of also being a Pearson's School.

No entrance tests are required.

Any laptop that is able to connect to the internet and able to do video calls. No iPads or tablets will be suitable.

Yes.

Yes. Parents receive an email, unless we have received a message from the learner which we consider to provide a valid excuse.

The A-levels are studied across two years: The AS year (Year 12), and the A2 year (Year 13). When you decide to continue an AS subject into your A2 year, you’re pursuing it further for the full A-level qualification.

Some colleges accept students applying after International GCSE, as its a General Certificate for Secondary Education, but most universities require A Levels.

BGA does not offer Physical Education but sport is highly encouraged, outside of BGA. BGA has partnerships with various sporting ventures in various communities in which learners may opt to participate at their own cost.

BGA’s academic year starting 2023 will be divided into 3 Sprints with each sprint consisting of 4 months. At the end of each sprint, parents will receive a sprint report detailing the progress of their child's knowledge and skills.

You can access your child's results by accessing the platform with their user, or at the end of each term when we write the formal reports.

The enrollment fee covers the costs of international certification (Pearson and Cambridge).

If you have any suggestions or complaints, please contact: Sofia Borges: sofia@bravegenerationacademy.com

In the International GCSE and A-levels programmes there is a guideline of 2 years for completion. As learners work at their own pace some may require more time or less time in order to complete these programmes in 2 years.