E-learning Students Left Stranded as Oxbridge Home Learning Shuts Down

Hundreds of students have been left uncertain about their academic future after Oxbridge Home Learning, a major online education provider, went into administration. The company, which offered GCSE, BTEC, and A-level courses with online tutoring, ceased trading in September, leaving learners “high and dry.”

Administrators confirmed that the website would remain live until July 2026, but no tutoring, marking, or examination services would be available.

Among those affected is Amelia, a 17-year-old student from Banbury, currently in the middle of studying English Language, Religious Education, and Music A-levels. She described the situation as “very stressful,” especially as she had planned to apply for university next year.

“The course was great, and the tutors were amazing last year. But over the summer, things started going wrong — emails to tutors went unanswered, and Trustpilot reviews began to fall,” said Amelia.

With her mock exams scheduled for December and final A-levels next summer, Amelia now faces uncertainty about her university prospects.

“I had everything planned, but without my A-level grades, I don’t know what’s going to happen. It’s really stressful,” she added.

Oxbridge Home Learning, based at The Mailbox in Birmingham, claimed a 98% pass rate and provided over 250 courses with specialist tutors and learning advisors. The company had positioned itself as a leader in flexible online education, with its owner Matt Jones previously recognized as Male Innovator of the Year at The Technology Supply Chain Awards.

In a statement, the company expressed regret over the sudden closure, saying it was “truly sorry for the disruption and disappointment” caused to students and families.

The closure highlights the growing challenges in the online education sector, raising concerns about the reliability and oversight of private e-learning platforms that many students rely on for alternative qualifications.