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My tutor Nicola provided constructive feedback and steered me in the right direction on the 'Health Professions' access course. She was also very prompt to respond to messages and marked my work quick... See more
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Highly recommend Academy Online Learning. Despite me doing my access course in 2023 they supported me to apply to university. Lecturers here supported me alot resulting in me getting 39 distinctions o... See more
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Throughout my whole course i have recieved ongoing support from all my tutors who were always happy and supportive to help. I’m so grateful to have done this course and I would definitely recommend it... See more
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About Academy Online Learning
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Welcome to Academy Online Learning
A well-established and highly recommended online provider of Access to Higher Education
Also providing Functional Skills in Maths and EnglishAnd GCSEs in Maths, English & Biology Outstanding online provision with tutor support Visit our website enrol now visit store contact us
About us
All of the courses are online and include interactive activities and interactive learning materials. When you start the course you will be assigned a tutor immediately and have access to our state-of-the-art student hub. Students are supported by subject specialist tutors through instant messaging, telephone and video conference tutorials. There are no exams instead each unit displayed on the course webpage is a written assignment.
Online Access to Higher Education Diplomas
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- Your Pathway to University Success
- We specialise in fully online, QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diplomas in Health Science Professions and Business. Our experienced tutors and support team guide students with personal statements, references, and the UCAS application process to help maximise their chances of securing a place at university.
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Academy Online Learning is committed to providing a high-quality online learning experience. Our Access to Higher Education Diplomas are delivered and supported by real, qualified tutors — not AI — who provide personalised feedback, guidance, and academic support throughout your studies. Our policy is to ensure feedback is consistent on every assignment and it won't be delayed.
With flexible online learning, clear structure, and human-led teaching, we give students the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to complete their diploma and apply successfully to university.
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The Start of a New Chapter
Completing this course has been one of the most important things I’ve done this year. The structure, flexibility, and level of support have all been excellent from start to finish.
My tutor, Alison Ormsby, has been incredible – always supportive and clear with feedback. The course gave me both the confidence and academic foundation to pursue my dream of studying physiotherapy.
I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking to take that next step towards a healthcare career.
27 October 2025
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Reply from Academy Online Learning
Thank you for such a thoughtful review. We’re delighted to hear how valuable the course has been for you and that the structure, flexibility, and support met your expectations. It’s wonderful to know that the guidance and feedback made such a difference. Congratulations on completing your diploma, and we wish you every success as you take the next step towards your dream of studying physiotherapy. Kind regards, AOLL Team
It was an informative and well…AOLL
It was an informative and well structured course as well as flexible, definitely would recommend to others
26 October 2025
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Thank you for your positive review. We’re pleased to hear you found the course informative, well structured, and flexible. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we wish you every success in your future studies. Kind regards, AOLL Team
Excellent experience with Academy of Online Learning
I completed my Access to Health Science's course with the exceptional support from both my tutors as well as Amy. The course is well structured, providing information for the assignments and guidance for Uni.
I feel more than happy to carry on my journey to university to study paramedic science with the help from Academy of Online Learning, having developed my knowledge to the required standards, taught me different assignment types and all the required information for higher education.
Thank you to all the staff at Academy of Online Learning!
23 October 2025
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Reply from Academy Online Learning
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that the support from your tutors and the admin staff made such a positive difference to your learning experience. It’s great to know the course structure and guidance helped you feel prepared for university and confident in your assignments. Congratulations on completing your Access to Health Science course, and we wish you every success as you begin your journey into Paramedic Science. Kind regards, AOLL Team
Well structured and accessible course
17 October 2025
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Reply from Academy Online Learning
thank you for your 5 star review. Wishing you all the best for your future studies. Kind regards, AOLL Team
great experience ☺️
14 October 2025
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Thank you for sharing that you had a great experience with Academy Online Learning. We wish you all the best for your future studies! Kind regards, AOLL Team
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I completed my Acess to health sciences course with aoll in 9 months and thoroughly enjoyed it. The learning materials are easy to understand and the assignments are well structured.
13 October 2025
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Reply from Academy Online Learning
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for leaving us a lovely review. It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed your Access to Health Sciences course and found the materials and assignments clear and well structured. Congratulations on completing your diploma in just 9 months, and we wish you every success in your future studies. AOLL Team
Spoke to student support services
Spoke to student support services. They are excellent. I highly recommend this company for anyone wanting to go to university, because they will exactly support you every step of the way.. Thank you so much. Brilliant company
7 October 2025
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Reply from Academy Online Learning
Thank you for your lovely review and it was a pleasure talking to you over the phone about your options and how we can help you on your next steps. Kind regards, AOLL Team
All the staff were very informative and…
All the staff were very informative and helpful throughout. The assignment briefs were clear, and the online learning really improved my understanding. I needed two extra units for my recently achieved diploma, and enrolling was quick and straightforward. Thanks, AOL.
1 October 2025
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Reply from Academy Online Learning
Thank you for your kind review. We’re so pleased to hear that you found the enrolment process straightforward and that the additional units supported your diploma journey. It’s great to know that our team and resources were able to make a positive difference to your learning experience. Congratulations on completing your diploma, and we wish you every success with your next steps. Kind regards, AOLL Team
Great Customer Service and Support
I have really appreciated the care, service and support shown by everyone in the AOLL team.
16 September 2025
Reply from Academy Online Learning
Thank you for the 5-star review. We’re delighted that you’ve felt well cared for and supported by the whole AOLL team. If you ever need anything else as you progress, just let us know—we’re here to help and best of luck with your future studies.
All the best,
Academy Online Learning
Highly recommend!
I have only positive things to say about AOLL! I decided to use AOLL as I worked full-time as a dental nurse but wanted to apply for university to study dental hygiene in 2025. The flexibility of the online access to dental hygiene and therapy course meant I did not have to fit college around my job. I will say that doing an access course this way takes lots of discipline as I started my course in October 2024 and finished in May 2025, meaning I had to learn the concepts and complete an assignment roughly every 11 days to meet the deadline I wanted. That being said, AOLL is great for people who don’t need set lessons and are happy to manage the workload around full-time work. I had Jess and Mike as tutors during my course and they were both superb with marking my assignments efficiently and were always quick to reply to messages when I needed help. The assignments are extremely clear and manageable, providing a mixture of questions with anywhere between 100-1000 words. There were only a couple of times I had to contact IT support but they resolved my issues within the hour. I highly recommend using AOLL for those who are determined to work independently and need to get their access course done around other commitments.
18 September 2025
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Reply from Academy Online Learning
Thank you, Eleanor, for leaving such a detailed and positive review. It is wonderful to hear how well the flexibility of the Access to Dental Hygiene and Therapy Diploma worked alongside your full-time role as a dental nurse. Completing the course in the timeframe you set yourself shows impressive dedication and discipline.
We’re delighted that your tutors were able to support you so effectively throughout your studies, and that our IT team resolved your queries quickly when needed. Your comments about the clarity of the assignments and the way the course fits around work will be very valuable for others considering this route.
We wish you every success with your university application for 2025 and in your future career in dental hygiene. Kind regards, AOLL Team
GREAT
The course was useful, website a bit difficult to understand at first but overall good
17 October 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are pleased to hear that you found the course useful. However, we are unable to identify you as one of our learners. If you have studied with us, please feel free to contact our student support team directly so that we can confirm your enrolment and ensure any feedback you have is passed on.
Good
I enjoyed learning through Academy Online Learning. Good resources to learn the information needed and enough to then expand further knowledge with research. The tutors were very helpful and answered any queries or questions I had.
8 August 2025
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Thank you for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed learning with Academy Online Learning. It's great to know that you found the course resources helpful and a solid foundation for further research. We're also pleased that our tutors were able to support you effectively throughout your studies. We wish you all the best in your next steps and continued success in your learning journey. Kind regards, AOLL Team
Highly recommend!
I just wanted to say how pleased I am to have completed the course. The tutors have been really helpful and supportive throughout, and I’m very glad I decided to do it. I would definitely recommend it to anyone in a similar position. It’s been a worthwhile and positive experience overall, so thank you.
3 July 2025
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Reply from Academy Online Learning
Thank you for sharing your experience, and congratulations on completing the course. We're so pleased to hear that you found the journey worthwhile and that our tutors provided the support you needed along the way. It’s great to know you would recommend the course to others – we really appreciate your feedback and wish you all the best in your next steps. Kind regards, AOLL Team
Highly recommend
I’m incredibly grateful for the Access to Higher Education course.
The course content was well-structured, challenging, and highly relevant, covering key skills like academic writing, research methods, and critical thinking. The tutors were supportive, knowledgeable, and always willing to go the extra mile to help us succeed.
I would highly recommend this course to anyone considering a return to education or preparing for university
17 July 2025
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Reply from Academy Online Learning
Thank you for your thoughtful and encouraging review. We’re delighted to hear that you found the course content engaging and relevant, and that it helped you develop key academic skills. It’s especially rewarding to know that our tutors made a positive impact through their support and dedication. Wishing you every success in your future studies – and thank you again for recommending Academy Online Learning. Kind regards, AOLL Team
The biology course is great and the tutors feedback is so in-depth and helpful
The biology course is really good and has massively developed my knowledge and prepared me for university. I loved how I could manage my own time, I could complete the work anywhere, and the information was all centred around my future course. The tutors are so helpful and provide really in-depth feedback. I would definitely recommend this course if you are looking to do an Access Course.
9 June 2025
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Reply from Academy Online Learning
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're delighted to hear that the Biology course helped build your knowledge and prepare you for university. It's great that the flexibility of studying in your own time and at your own pace suited your needs, and that the course content aligned well with your future goals. We're especially pleased that you found the tutors' support and feedback so valuable. Thank you for recommending the course and we wish you all the best for your studies at University. AOLL Team
Reply from Academy Online Learning
Thank you for your review and we wish you continued success in your future studies. Kind regards, AOLL team
Good Experience
My tutor Nicola provided constructive feedback and steered me in the right direction on the 'Health Professions' access course. She was also very prompt to respond to messages and marked my work quickly. Amy was also very helpful. Just be aware that you will not be spoon-fed during the course, you have to be willing to work hard and be able to motivate yourself to do the work! However, I had a positive experience and would recommend Academy Online Learning.
30 May 2025
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Reply from Academy Online Learning
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We're pleased to hear that you had a positive experience on the Health Professions Access course. It's great to know that Nicola's guidance and prompt support helped you stay on track and progress with confidence. You're absolutely right—success on the course requires commitment and self-motivation, and it's clear you approached it with the right mindset. Thank you for recommending Academy Online Learning. We wish you all the best in your future studies, AOLL team
Amazing tutors
Amazing tutors who are always available to help when needed in all aspects durning the duration of learning.
2 June 2025
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The tutors were very kind
The tutors were very kind, extremely helpful and highly supportive.
27 January 2025
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Reply from Academy Online Learning
Congratulations on completing your diploma and thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review. All the best to you, AOLL Team
Highly Recommended!
The tutors are very helpful and always there to give you advice and support quickly. The course is well structured and offers a good range of learning material.
1 June 2025
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Reply from Academy Online Learning
Thank you for your positive feedback. We're pleased to hear that you found the course well structured. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. All the best, team AOLL
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