VTEC launches first UK VR Esports Tennis Center of Excellence at Dundee and Angus College
VTEC and Dundee and Angus College announce partnership to integrate virtual reality tennis and esports into curriculum delivery and skills development.
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VTEC UK’s first Center of Excellence for VR Esports Tennis has been launched in partnership with Dundee and Angus College, according to a LinkedIn post by Stuart Kosters, VTEC UK Partnerships Director for Education and Events.
The collaboration introduces VTEC’s virtual reality tennis platform into the college’s curriculum, combining movement-based technology, sport, and STEM skills development.
Kosters writes that he is “truly proud to see Dundee and Angus College lead the way for us in the UK,” noting that the program provides “opportunities for online, international, and national competitions, and healthy STEM learning featuring VTEC VR Esports Tennis.”
VR tennis platform aims to support digital and employability skills
VTEC VR Tennis is a virtual reality platform that teaches tennis through motion-based gameplay and esports formats. Developed by former professional tennis players in collaboration with the creators of Tennis Esports, the platform blends physical activity with immersive VR environments. It is designed to be used across age groups and skill levels, with applications in both PE and esports-focused settings.
The program also introduces students to data analysis, teamwork, event planning, and other curriculum-linked outcomes. A cost-based licensing model allows schools and colleges to implement the platform without major infrastructure investments.
Kosters comments in the official announcement: “Their commitment to innovation, employability, and community aligns perfectly with our mission at VTEC VR Tennis. Together, we’re not just introducing cutting-edge, movement-based tech like VR tennis—we’re embedding future-ready skills, wellbeing, and opportunity directly into the student experience across the region.”
College pilot shows broad engagement beyond sport and tech learners
Dundee and Angus College has already piloted the VR Tennis Esports program at its Kingsway Campus. According to the college, the pilot engaged students across a variety of departments, not limited to those typically aligned with technology or sports pathways.
Laura Louch, Curriculum Project Leader at the college, says: “Piloting the VR headsets at our Kingsway Campus has already shown the potential to engage students across a wide range of curriculum areas—not just those traditionally linked to tech or sport. This partnership opens new opportunities for collaboration, inclusion, and creativity, while helping our learners build digital and employability skills in a fun and active way.”
Scan Computers supports rollout as technology partner
VTEC confirmed that Scan Computers is the official technology partner for the VR Tennis Esports rollout. The company is supplying high-performance PCs, VR systems, and esports-ready equipment to ensure the platform can be delivered at scale.
The hardware is intended to support both competitive gameplay and broadcast-ready use cases, ensuring integration into esports hubs, classrooms, and school facilities without compromise in performance.
Further partnerships or Center of Excellence designations may follow, with VTEC inviting other institutions to express interest in program adoption. For now, the Dundee-based pilot marks the company’s first UK deployment, with student access already underway.
