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Sep 16
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Classrooms without walls: the rise of on...

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In Episode 2 season 3 of ‘On the Sofa with British Mums’, Emma is joined by Jen from the British Mums team and special guest Hugh—founder of MVA Academy, the innovative online school about to open its virtual doors right here in the UAE. Together, they explore what online schooling really looks like for families and students, with Hugh sharing his passion f ... Show More
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