Virtual School is a joint development between the National College for School Leadership, BBC and the Centre for Educational Leadership in Manchester.

Virtual School is a scenario-based simulation for teachers and leaders within schools. It aims to introduce leadership issues within a computer-generated school environment.

Based on scenarios written by educational professionals, Virtual School offers teachers the opportunity to see the possible consequences of their decisions and try alternative approaches.

Virtual School operates within the NCSL's blended learning environment that includes face-to-face meetings, school-based projects, online communities and other web-based resources.