In short
The Virtual Classroom with PL is Performance Learning's live online group programme. For £295, your child gets a Foresight assessment plus two live, interactive 2-hour virtual masterclasses in a small group. The sessions focus on practical techniques that boost results and confidence, such as organising information, memory and recall, and revising with structure instead of cramming.
What is the Virtual Classroom with PL?
The Virtual Classroom with PL is a live, online small-group programme from Performance Learning. Your child joins two interactive 2-hour masterclasses and learns practical techniques that boost results and confidence, in an energising, supportive virtual classroom where they are seen, heard and inspired to improve.
It is not a lecture, and it is not tutoring. Your child won’t be told what to revise. They will be shown how to revise, using a framework they can apply to every subject, every exam and every stage of their education.
What’s included?
For £295, the Virtual Classroom with PL includes:
- A Foresight assessment: your child’s unique learning profile, strengths and areas to develop, clear from the start. Read about the Foresight assessment.
- Two live virtual sessions of 2 hours each: focused on practical techniques that boost results and confidence.
- A small, interactive group: learner engagement plus individual attention.
What will my child learn?
The sessions draw on the methods Dr Tej Samani has developed through more than ten years of coaching and research, the same core approach taught in Performance Learning’s live masterclasses. Typical areas include:
- Organising information: structuring notes and topics so they make sense and stick
- Retaining and recalling: practical memory techniques to remember what they have learned and retrieve it on exam day
- Revising with structure: breaking subjects into chunks and revising smarter, not longer
- Avoiding the cram: replacing last-minute panic with steady, focused revision. Read why cramming and all-nighters never work.
- Managing exam stress: strategies to reduce stress and improve focus under pressure
Your child leaves with techniques they can use straight away, whether the next challenge is a mock exam, a heavy-text subject or a technical maths paper.
Students using Performance Learning improved by an average of 2.4 grades against their predicted grades (Thomas et al., 2024, an analysis of 940 students led by Birkbeck’s Centre for Educational Neuroscience). The research behind the method is on our research page.
How do the sessions work?
Sessions are live and online, so your child can take part from home. They are interactive rather than one-way, with demonstrations, hands-on practice and the chance to ask questions.
Because a Foresight assessment is included, your child arrives with a clear picture of their strengths and barriers. The results also give you a starting point for supporting them at home once the sessions are over.
Why learn in a small group?
Learning alongside other students brings energy and momentum, and it shows your child they are not the only one finding revision hard. Keeping the group small means the coaching stays interactive and every child still gets individual attention.
Your child is encouraged to take part, try techniques out and ask questions, rather than sit and listen. That is what makes the strategies stick after the session ends.
Who is the Virtual Classroom for?
The Virtual Classroom suits students who learn well with others and want practical revision and exam techniques they can use immediately. It works well for students who are:
- preparing for GCSEs, A levels or other key exams
- feeling stuck, overwhelmed or underperforming despite working hard
- leaving revision to the last minute and getting stressed as a result
- motivated by learning in a group, but still in need of individual attention
If your child leaves everything to the last minute, they are not lazy or disorganised. Often, no one has ever taught them how to revise properly. The Virtual Classroom is designed to change that.
How does it compare with other options?
| Option | Format | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foresight Assessment | 25-minute online assessment with action plans and report | £50 | Understanding what’s holding your child back |
| Foresight + SOAR Online Learning | Assessment plus adaptive online learning | £10 a month | Independent, little-and-often practice |
| Virtual Classroom with PL | Assessment plus two live 2-hour group sessions | £295 | Live, practical techniques in a small group |
| Academic Transformation with Dr Tej | Year-round one-to-one coaching | Application only | The most intensive, personal support |
See the full details on our prices page.
How do I book a place?
Register your interest using the button on this page. You can book a call with the Performance Learning team, who will tell you about upcoming sessions and answer any questions before you commit.
Want to know what a live session feels like? Read our guide to what to expect from exam masterclasses.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Virtual Classroom with PL cost?
The Virtual Classroom with PL costs £295. That includes a Foresight assessment of your child's learning profile, strengths and areas to develop, plus two live virtual sessions of 2 hours each in a small, interactive group. To ask about payment or upcoming sessions, register your interest and the Performance Learning team will help.
How long are the Virtual Classroom sessions?
There are two live sessions, each lasting 2 hours, so your child gets four hours of interactive coaching in total. Both sessions take place online in a small group, with time for practice, questions and individual attention, and the included Foresight assessment takes about 25 minutes.
How big are the groups?
Groups are kept small and interactive, so every child gets individual attention as well as the energy of learning alongside others. If you would like to know the group size for a particular set of sessions, ask the Performance Learning team when you register your interest or email uk@myperformancelearning.com.
Is a Foresight assessment included?
Yes. Every Virtual Classroom place includes a Foresight assessment, which shows your child's unique learning profile, strengths and areas to develop. It looks at learning behaviours, wellbeing and attainment factors such as recall, and gives you insight you can use at home after the sessions.
When are the next Virtual Classroom sessions?
Register your interest using the button on this page to book a call with the Performance Learning team, who can tell you about upcoming sessions and help you decide whether the Virtual Classroom is the right fit for your child.
Can my child join from anywhere in the UK?
Yes. The Virtual Classroom with PL is delivered live online, so your child can take part from home wherever you live in the UK. Performance Learning is based in London and works with families across the United Kingdom, so you don't need to travel to a venue for either of the two 2-hour sessions.
