it can be if your child is willing to learn. it didn't work with my eldest, she chose oxford home schooling, i should of made sure she was talking to her tutors.

my younger 2 i am acting differently with. i am teaching them and they have a tutor for maths. i need help with which is the best teaching packages, ie with oxford you got work sent to you and there was a tutor working on the net or by post or phone. i think it was more designed for adults back then, i do'nt know about now. she took her exams at a local school, but she got addicted to the net instead of working. what ever you do don't let your child go on the net without you been with them
i am hoping someone knows a good understandable course for young ones working towards gcse 's.