How E-Sports is Revolutionising Learning

How Esports is Revolutionising Education 

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, preparing students for the future means looking beyond traditional classrooms. This year, we took a bold and exciting step by becoming the exclusive UK school affiliate of Williams Esports, a division of the renowned Williams Racing team. It’s a partnership that signals a fresh approach to learning – where esports meets education in meaningful, future-facing ways.

As part of the affiliation, Williams Esports has donated six professional gaming rigs – full-scale, high-spec equipment – to our three schools. These are more than gaming stations – they are launchpads for innovation, collaboration and digital literacy.

A New Kind of Learning

Esports is no longer just about playing games. It’s a multi-billion-dollar global industry offering real opportunities in technology, media and design. At ACS Cobham, it’s become a tool to build key skills that go far beyond the screen, including:

1. Teamwork and collaboration

Students compete in teams, learning to communicate effectively, delegate responsibilities, and support one another in high-pressure environments.

2. Strategic and critical thinking

Competitive games often require layered strategy, problem-solving, and adaptability.

3. Leadership and initiative

Whether captaining a team or organising a tournament, esports offers leadership opportunities that build confidence and accountability.

4. Digital media literacy

Students explore the production side of esports –live-streaming, editing, branding, and event promotion – gaining hands-on experience with digital tools.

5. Time management and focus

Training and tournament preparation require self-discipline and the ability to manage time and tasks effectively.

6. Teamwork and collaboration

Students compete in teams, learning to communicate effectively, delegate responsibilities, and support one another in high-pressure environments.

7. Strategic and critical thinking

Competitive games often require layered strategy, problem-solving, and adaptability.

8. Leadership and initiative

Whether captaining a team or organising a tournament, esports offers leadership opportunities that build confidence and accountability.

9. Digital media literacy

Students explore the production side of esports –live-streaming, editing, branding, and event promotion – gaining hands-on experience with digital tools.

10. Time management and focus

Training and tournament preparation require self-discipline and the ability to manage time and tasks effectively.

Esports in Action 

Esports complements our broader strategy to expand access to digital tools and learning environments. Newly opened multi-use science labs and a high-tech circular computer suite provide our students with hands-on opportunities in STEM and design-based learning, with esports sitting at the heart of this digital ecosystem.

Why Esports Belongs in Schools

Esports brings together technology, creativity and competition in a way that speaks to today’s students. We see it as a bridge between entertainment and education – helping students engage with learning in new, dynamic ways while acquiring skills that are highly relevant in today’s world. It’s more than a game. It’s a step toward the future of education – and we’re proud to be leading the way.