Ideal Schools Reviews 

Fantastic Payroll Management Course! I wanted to learn how to calculate payroll manually in case the software breaks. Brain in the office helped me organise monthly payments. It was easy to learn remotely with the high quality study material being posted to my door along with my helpful tutor Nicky keeping me on track. Completing this course has given me the confidence to take a new job role preparing monthly payroll independently! I would highly recommend Ideal Schools and will be looking to complete further CPD training with them in future. Thank you!

Ideal Schools presents information in a clear and approachable way. The guidance feel well-organized, making it easier to understand different education options. It's a helpful resource for families looking to make informed school choice.

Fantastic study materials, helpful advice and a friendly, supportive team. Would highly recommend Ideal Schools. Thank you

I have just completed my ICB Level 3 in Bookkeeping and Accounts, earning an overall Distinction with Honours and MICB status! This is a huge achievement for me and I couldn't have done it without the help of Ideal Schools. They offered (and still do!) a course that has been great from start to finish. The course materials are perfect for the learning needed - they provide a great amount of detail, with the added bonus of many practice questions and mocks, which proved very beneficial for me.

It is great that the course can be completed in your own time and in your own home. With a full time job and three children at home, this was going to be no easy task, but with the flexibility and support offered, I was able to complete the course within a very reasonable timescale.

Not only are the materials and flexibility beneficial, the wonderful individuals behind the scenes made the completion of the course so much easier - this is a special thank you to both Scot and Brian. Without your help and feedback I would not have been able to achieve my final result, so thank you!

If anyone is looking to complete a bookkeeping course, I highly recommend Ideal Schools - I have continued my studies with them, moving onto Payroll, and hope to complete other courses with them in the future.

It took longer than expected for one reason or another, but we got there! I was allowed extra time, which really took the pressure off! Thank you so much, Brian and Louise, for your support and understanding.
I loved the Workbook as the practice was really necessary.
They responded well to my silly questions and gave me enough information to lead me in the right direction and to the correct answer.
I did my Levels 2 & 3 with Ideal Schools, so definitely my go to Tutors!

I’ve studied with Ideal Schools before, and this time I completed the ICB Level 4 Self-Assessment course. I want to give a special mention to Louise, who has been incredibly helpful throughout.

She explains things clearly, responds quickly and makes the more complex parts of the course feel much easier to work through. Her support has made getting back into studying a lot less stressful.

Once again, it’s been a really positive experience with Ideal Schools, and I’m happy to recommend them to anyone looking for friendly, reliable guidance while studying.

I have done a number of courses with Ideal Schools. I have always found the course material to be comprehensive and easy to follow. The tutor support is absolutely superb. The assignments are marked and returned very quickly. All queries are handled effectively. The tutors are incredibly supportive and offer plenty of useful advice. I really couldn't recommend Ideal Schools enough. I wouldn't even consider using anyone else!

Really helpful and informative study materials for the ICB L2 & L3 Bookkeeping course. Brian and Spencer are always on hand to answer questions with incredible speed which allows you to keep going with work. Lots of assignments and assessment practice with good feedback which sets you up for success. Really recommend Ideal Schools

Having successfully completed the ICB Level 3 Diploma in Payroll Management, I highly recommend studying with Ideal Schools.
I found the team to be really friendly, responsive and very supportive. The course information was well prepared and easy to follow.
Thanks to the whole team at Ideal Schools

Great literature, great service and great support and encouragement.
Have used them before and have returned! Would definitely recommend!
Thanks Ideal Schools!

Brian has helped so much with my studying. Passed my level 2 and 3 with Ideal schools and currently about to start level 4. Wouldn’t have been possible without the brilliant tutoring and support from Brian and the team.

I received fantastic support from the tutors during the course setting me up for great results in the ICB exams. New course work is posted and received so quickly as I progress through the course.
Thoroughly recommended

They give you everything you need to progress independantly at your own pace. Any gaps or weakness in understanding highlighted by the regular assignments are resolved by deeper explanation or direction from the tutors.

I have found Ideal Schools course to be easy to follow and understand. They are always there for you. And would highly recommend.

The lessons are really well explained, each one building on what you know in a very logical way. There's lots of little assignments and tests to make sure that you've grasped everything. The mock exams in particular were incredibly useful and everyone you interact with seem to be genuinely nice people. Thoroughly recommended.

I completed my ICB Level 2 & 3 Bookkeeping and Level 3 Payroll Management courses with Ideal Schools, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. The entire team was extremely supportive and helpful throughout my studies, especially Brian McVean, Scott, and Nicky

When I was doing the Payroll Management course, I made the same mistake several times, but Nicky was so patient and kind. She explained everything clearly until I fully understood it. That level of support really makes a difference when you’re learning online.

I truly appreciate all their guidance and encouragement and would definitely recommend Ideal Schools to anyone interested in studying bookkeeping or payroll.
Thank you 🙏

I’ve been studying with Ideal Schools since April and couldn’t be happier with the experience. The tutors provide detailed, thoughtful feedback that genuinely helps me understand and improve, and the course structure, with its clear, well-paced assignments, makes learning feel organised and achievable.

Everything is explained in a way that just makes sense, and for the first time, I truly enjoy studying. Ideal Schools have completely changed how I feel about learning.

Ideal Schools is a fantastic place to learn how to do bookkeeping, weather you are just starting out or are more experiances.

The people that run the business are very nice and very helpful at every stage of your studies. The tutors that help you with your quieries work hard to help, and also pass along excellent advice, along with their own experiences of taking the exams.

Ideal Schools were fantastic when I recently took a payroll qualification. They offered guidance and support throughout, especially during the times I struggled.
My tutor was available to help whenever I needed it and the response time for queries was very prompt.

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Exceptional Tutor Support and Outstanding Learning Experience

I’ve just completed my ICB Bookkeeping and Accounts Level 3 qualification through Ideal Schools, and I couldn't be more pleased with the entire learning journey. The course materials were structured, clear, and highly relevant—but what truly made the difference was the exceptional tutor support I received throughout.

A special thank you goes to Brian, who was incredibly supportive, knowledgeable, and responsive. No question ever felt too small, and his feedback was always constructive, timely, and encouraging. His ability to break down complex topics and explain them in a way that made sense to me was instrumental in helping me gain confidence and pass my exams.

Thanks to Ideal Schools and Brian’s dedicated support, I’ve now moved on to study ICB Level 4 Self Assessment Taxation Return with the same provider. I’m confident I’m in the right hands again for this next step in my bookkeeping career.

If you're looking for a reliable, student-focused learning provider with top-notch tutor support, I can’t recommend Ideal Schools highly enough.