online, which means we can connect parents and families in most places through social networking where they have small groups set up by geography,” says Ashley Harrold. “From this, we do see quite a lot of physical meet-ups between families around the world and it’s a really nice way of finding some local connections when you are just arriving. “The global aspect is very important to us,”
continues Ashley Harrold. “Our approach is very much rooted in global mindedness and the mindset of diversity and inclusion and the benefits of that in the community. We are a very diverse school group and it is one of the things the students enjoy. Classmates might not usually be geographically next to them, but from all around the world, which makes for a very exciting learning experience.” Children attendings King’s Interhigh also have
plenty of social opportunities to meet physically as well as virtually. There’s an extensive programme of term- time and holiday after-school clubs, visits and exchanges. Around 80 extra-curricular clubs, included in the tuition fees, take place each week. These are an opportunity to meet and make new friends, share interests and develop individual passions or compete with their peers.
LEADING THE WAY IN HIGH-QUALITY ONLINE LEARNING Online schools like King’s InterHigh also have a significant advantage in terms of the timetable, subject options and tailored approach it can offer to all students. This includes children who are neurodiverse, have a statement of educational needs (SEN) or appreciate a more distraction- free learning environment. Student-first flexibility means individuals can act on
their curiosity in a much wider range of subjects than most physical schools can offer. It is greatly appreciated by young students on the school’s roll, particularly those already highly successful in their chosen field, be it sports, the arts or media who are currently combining their studies at King’s InterHigh while growing their talents in other areas. Sixth formers also have a choice of pathways between
A levels or IB. “We extend that range of options all the way through from year 7, says Ashley Harrold. “Students can select their own package of subjects and try something they’ve always wanted to without a prior need to have studied it. “Equally, if they know there is a subject that isn’t
for them, students can reduce their commitment to it. Students have huge flexibility. We have children who already know what they are interested in and know their pathway. Equally, for those who don’t, they get to sample a wide range and really explore what it is that would work for them.” King’s InterHigh’s dedicated subject-specialist staff are
essential to delivering quality, whatever subjects and areas students decide to follow. Every teaching staff member is fully trained with at least the same qualifications teachers following their careers in physical schools have. Teaching takes place live, with some flexibility for time
zone, which makes it an excellent offer for families who are travelling and internationally based. It also means real-time opportunities for feedback and questions to support all learners. Classes are recorded so students can refer back to lessons during their individual studies and at their own pace.
BEST-IN-CLASS EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY FOR RICH EXPERIENCES Importantly, King’s InterHigh’s approach harnesses the latest tried-and-tested technology to enrich the learning environment. AI, the metaverse and EdTech are all huge topics
in education. They are all making King’s InterHigh’s classrooms an even more engaging place to prepare students for the future wherever they are in the world. “It’s such an exciting time in education,” says Ashley
Harrold. “Even in the past six months, there’s been a real explosion in the potential impact that technology in education can have through things like AI for example. “There’s so much technology out there, but we
have a really diligent process as to how we select our technology. We have around 170 different pieces of software our students can access. That might sound incredibly overwhelming, but we bring them together into a student hub – we have a parent hub as well – that makes navigation very quick and easy. It’s like a school gate and we curate that very carefully. “In terms of the metaverse, we’ve been very interested
in this. One of the things you can do in virtual reality is bring students together into a mock physical space where you can do science experiments, language learning in various realistic settings like a café and order food. That’s brilliant for immersion.” What is also clear is that online learning in school
communities like King’s InterHigh are excellent preparation for an even more globally-minded and tech-enabled future world or work. With the school’s final formal examination results outperforming the UK average for at both top grades and pass rates, it is clear online schools can also be a top of the class choice for globally mobile families.
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