A private school in Dublin has started live-streaming classes with 13,600 views since September.
The Institute of Education, which offers 26 subjects at 4th, 5th and 6th year, has invested €2.5 million in video and sound technology for virtual classes.
It has banked 2,000 hours of live lessons so far.
Yvonne O’Toole, principal at the Institute of Education, said the school's full-time virtual school programme is a first.
She said: "Through the introduction of a fully digital solution we’re safeguarding education ensuring that no matter where you are located, it is now possible to be a full-time student at The Institute of Education.
"Students will also have access to a range of additional supports including year heads, guidance and wellbeing teams."
Peter Kearns, Director at the Institute of Education, added: “We are very excited to make virtual full-time secondary school a reality.
"In just the few weeks since we brought our virtual school online, the platform has already captured and streamed over 2,000 hours of live classes.
"Recordings of these classes have been viewed by students over 13,600 times.
“We understand that for some students, particularly repeat Leaving Cert students, returning to school may pose significant challenges this year but students attending our school remotely will be able to continue their academic journey with absolute certainty, and as always enjoy the excellence in education and teaching that is the hallmark of the Institute.
"They’ll never have to worry about missing classes due to Covid-19-related school closures, extreme weather conditions or even sickness.
"All of their classes will be available for them to access from home at any time, and their education with us is guaranteed to be reliable, consistent and high-quality.”
Students can also contact teachers and submit assignments online.
