Pupil Portal

Pupils who study, pass faster.

A self-service portal where pupils track progress and prepare between lessons.

Free for instructorsNo card neededEvery feature included

Any browser, or the Android app

Pupils tap the link you send and they are in, on any phone, tablet, or laptop. Learners who prefer an app can sign in on Orbit for Android.

DVSA syllabus progress

Pupils see exactly which syllabus elements they have covered and what is still to come. Transparency builds confidence and motivation.

Competency scores

Visual progress bars show how each driving area is developing. Pupils understand their strengths and where to focus.

Teaching aids & theory

Access all 30+ teaching aid diagrams between lessons. Pupils can study manoeuvres, junctions, and road situations in their own time.

Online payments

Pupils pay their outstanding balance or upcoming lessons by card, straight from the portal. No awkward cash conversations in the car.

Lesson booking

Pupils book their next lesson from the portal by choosing from your available slots. Less back-and-forth texting for you.

Self-service progress tracking

Pupils can see their full DVSA syllabus coverage, competency scores, and lesson history without asking you for an update. When learners understand where they are in their journey, they arrive at each lesson more focused and motivated. Reflective learning logs let them write their own notes after each session, reinforcing what they practised.

DVSA syllabus elements marked as introduced, covered, or competent
Visual competency progress bars for every driving area
Full lesson history with dates and topics covered
Reflective learning logs written by the pupil

Teaching aids and theory practice

Between lessons, pupils can study the same teaching aid diagrams you use during lessons. Over 30 visual aids cover manoeuvres, junctions, roundabouts, and road situations. Pupils who review these between lessons need fewer repetitions to reach competency, which means fewer hours and a faster route to test readiness.

30+ teaching aid diagrams accessible anytime
Covers manoeuvres, junctions, roundabouts, and more
Same diagrams you use during in-car teaching
Theory test study materials within the portal

Online payments and booking

No more chasing pupils for payment or juggling text messages to arrange lessons. The portal lets pupils pay their outstanding balance or upcoming lessons by card, and book their next lesson from your available slots. Block bookings you record for a pupil show up as credit that covers their lessons. Everything is recorded automatically so your accounts stay up to date without manual entry.

Pay outstanding balance by card
Pay for upcoming lessons in advance
Book next lesson from available slots
Payment history visible to both you and the pupil

FAQ

Questions & answers

Do pupils need to download an app?

No. Pupils open their portal from the link you send, in any browser on their phone, tablet or laptop. Learners who prefer an app can sign in on the Orbit app from Google Play; the iPhone app is coming soon.

How do pupils access the portal?

Each pupil receives a secure token link by email. Tapping the link opens their personal portal immediately - no username, password, or account creation required. The link is unique to each pupil and cannot be used to access anyone else's data.

Can pupils see other pupils' information?

Absolutely not. Each pupil's portal is completely private. They can only see their own progress, lessons, balance, and teaching aids. There is no shared view, no class list, and no way to discover other pupils.

Can pupils book lessons through the portal?

Yes. If you have online booking enabled, pupils can see your available slots and book their next lesson directly from the portal. You control your availability and can approve or auto-accept bookings depending on your preference.

Is the pupil portal free for pupils?

The portal account is free for pupils and included with your Orbit account, like every other feature. A booking fee (from £2.99, or 4%) is added to lessons booked or paid online through the portal, paid by the learner. Theory Premium (mock tests, hazard perception and progress analytics) is an optional £2.99/month upgrade; free accounts get 10 practice questions a day.

Pupil Management

Your side of pupil tracking and progress.

Teaching Aids

30+ diagrams pupils can study between lessons.

Online Booking

Pupils book their next lesson online.

Give your pupils a portal they'll actually use

Free for instructors, no card needed. Nothing for pupils to install.

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