As a 14-year-old and one of the top chess players in South Africa, I joined BGA because I needed a more flexible way to manage both my academics and my chess commitments.

As a 14-year-old Year 8 student and one of the top chess players in South Africa, I joined Brave Generation Academy because I needed a more flexible way to manage both my academics and my chess commitments. BGA gives me the opportunity to balance my studies while dedicating the time needed to improve and compete at a high level in chess. It allows me to structure my schoolwork around tournaments, training sessions, and preparation, so I don't have to choose between my education and my development as a player. I enjoy being able to focus properly on both without feeling rushed. This has helped me stay more consistent in both areas and keep progressing in chess while still staying on track academically.

I chose BGA because I needed a learning environment that could work alongside my demanding training schedule as a competitive swimmer — and recently received my colours for the sport.

I chose Brave Generation Academy because I needed a learning environment that could work alongside my demanding training schedule as a competitive swimmer. I am a very serious athlete, and swimming is my passion. Not long ago, I received my colours for it. My early mornings and late-night training sessions often leave me tired and not very focused, but BGA allows me to take rest days when I need them without falling behind in my academic work. It makes everything feel more manageable and less stressful. This makes it much easier to manage both my sport and school realistically. Overall, BGA is much better suited to me than traditional schooling.

Balancing golf at a competitive level with school is challenging, which is why I decided to join BGA. The flexible learning model is a perfect fit for my lifestyle.

Balancing golf at a competitive level with school is challenging, which is why I decided to join Brave Generation Academy. The flexible learning model is a perfect fit for my lifestyle, giving me the time I need for training, practice rounds, and tournaments without falling behind academically. This balance ensures I can perform at my best on the golf course while staying completely up-to-date and focused on my academic work. It gives me confidence that I'm keeping up in both areas, without having to compromise either one.

I chose BGA because the flexible schedule makes it easy for me to balance school with my commitment to pickleball, including travelling for tournaments without falling behind.

I chose Brave Generation Academy because the flexible schedule makes it easy for me to balance school with my commitment to pickleball. It allows me to plan long practice sessions during the day when the best courts and coaches are available. Because we work at our own pace, I can finish my schoolwork earlier and still have plenty of energy left for drills and competitive matches. Being able to access the platform from anywhere also means that travelling for out-of-town pickleball tournaments doesn't cause me to fall behind. Managing my own learning at the Hub has helped me build discipline and stay focused, especially under pressure. I like that I can get everything done during the day and still have time to train properly in the evenings, which takes away the stress of homework and leaves my evenings free for fitness training and extra time on the court.

As a professional surfer based in Lisbon, finding an educational institution that could support my surfing career was not easy. BGA's flexible format allows me to structure my studies around competitions and travel.

As a professional surfer based in Lisbon, Portugal, finding an educational institution that could support my surfing career was not so easy. What drew me to BGA was its flexible, online format, which allows me to structure my studies around training sessions, competitions, and travel, without compromising the quality of my education. This balance is something very few schools can offer to young professional athletes, and BGA offers that to me. Teachers are genuinely invested in each student's progress. Thanks to BGA, I have been able to pursue my academic qualifications while keeping my sporting ambitions in sight. I have no doubt that BGA's model would be of good value to young people across the UK, especially athletes.