GLOBAL EDUCATION
ONLINE EDUCATION
But what if there was a way
to make the whole process easier? Online schools may have found the key. At King’s InterHigh, for example, students learn in live, real- time classes with their teachers and classmates over video link, but full recordings of those classes are then made available after each lesson. Alongside giving students a
way to catch up on vital learning when they’ve been unwell, these recordings serve as one of the most invaluable revision tools in a student’s arsenal. Instead of struggling through old notes and Google searches, online school students can simply tune into their teachers’ expert explanations on complex topics at any time. Katie Jones, who was awarded
the highest mark in the world in A level psychology last year, credits King’s InterHigh’s lesson recordings as instrumental to her success. “It allowed me to recap the lesson immediately if I needed to make sure I had understood a topic,” said the alumna, “or at a later date if I needed to double-check my notes or add any missing information.”
FLEXIBLE LEARNING FOR STUDENT-CENTRED EDUCATION It’s flexibility like this that sets online education apart from the traditional classroom model. Students can get all the benefits of classroom interaction and the ability to progress through their studies at a pace that suits them, allowing them the time to master each and every topic. Some schools take this a step further, like King’s InterHigh does with AI-powered personalised learning pathways that bring students after-school learning activities tailored to their unique progress – all in complement to the great teaching that happens in the virtual classroom. The benefits of flexible learning
extend far beyond academics too. Wellbeing, for example, is particularly important during the exam years. The chosen partner of Pearson
Edexcel, King’s InterHigh recently became the world’s first school to offer fully online IGCSE examinations through remote invigilation, which has been transformative for students who experience anxiety or sensory difficulties around exams. There
same opportunity to A level and IB students in the near future too, but the wellbeing benefits of online learning extend to all learners. Without the distractions often
found in physical classrooms, online teachers are typically able to cover lesson content in a more condensed time frame. In turn, this focused environment and shorter school day helps students maintain that healthy balance between studying for high grades and looking after their mental and physical health. School-life balance proved to be
the biggest, unexpected advantage of online learning for Tabitha Hartley, who explained, “Online learning is really special because it removes the limitations of a regular school day.” Tabitha joined King’s InterHigh as a way to keep up with her studies while travelling with her family. With more free time outside of her online A level classes, she was able to immerse herself in travel experiences, practice yoga, go swimming and more. None of that stood in the way of her achieving three A grades and a place at the University of Exeter last year. Striking that balance also
helped Tabitha build her time management abilities: one of the many future-ready skills online schools build in their students, including an increased sense of independent organisational abilities and technological know-how. Students who’ve learnt virtually often find they have a competitive edge when applying for universities or entering the career market.
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FUTURE-READY GLOBAL LEADERS Learning online also provides a solid foundation for the modern world of employment, including how it fosters a global mindset. While physical international schools do usually boast diverse student bodies, nothing compares to online schools like King’s InterHigh, where students come together in over 100 countries worldwide. Collaborating and socialising together gives these young people a deep cultural understanding and appreciation that many of the best universities and businesses actively seek, along with unique perspectives that add an edge to learners’ exam responses (especially on the IB diploma). Plus, your child gets to keep those global friendships no matter where
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you move next. It’s all part of the complete educational continuity online schooling offers, avoiding the serious knock-on effects that can come when you need to move abroad again during the exam years. With an online school, teens don’t need to wait for a new school placement or learn new content from scratch due to exam board changes. Their education goes with them wherever they go, as does a vast community where many classmates will be going through the same pressures and challenges. Students at King’s InterHigh
prove the benefits of online schooling year after year. The school surpasses the UK national average at GCSE and across A level subjects from economics to Spanish. Alongside the many young people who use flexible virtual learning to fit school around passions like acting or sports, numerous alumni also go onto some of the world’s most prestigious universities, including Oxford and Cambridge. With a choice of timetables in
three time zones worldwide and a personalised education experience that guides each student to thrive, a leading online school like King’s InterHigh may just be the perfect pathway for your child’s IGCSEs, A levels or IB studies.
www.kingsinterhigh.co.uk
Below: Katie Jones, graduate of King’s InterHigh
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