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News January 10, 2022

Widening subject choices for Sixth Form students at British International School in Ukraine

By King's InterHigh

In an effort to broaden A Level subject choices for Sixth Form students at the British International School in Ukraine (BISU), King’s InterHigh and BISU have joined together to deliver online A Level courses to new and existing and in key specialist areas.

In operation for 24 years, The British International School in Ukraine (BISU) is a member of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS). It operates from three campuses in Kyiv as well as one campus in Dnipro. The school welcomes children from three to 18 years of age and offers the National Curriculum for England, leading to Cambridge IGCSEs and A Levels. Learners may also study the IB Primary Years Programme and the IB Diploma Programme.

The partnership between BISU and King’s InterHigh reflects both schools’ commitment to educational excellence and outstanding achievement. Demonstrating relentless focus on delivering an exceptional experience for ambitious young learners, Mr. David Cole (Principal of the British International School in Ukraine) and Mrs. Loretta Conway (BISU’s Head of Sixth Form) actively searched for solutions to provide their students with outstanding, flexible A Level courses in complement with the school’s current subject offering.

A number of students at the British International School in Ukraine desired to study A Level Further Maths, a specialist subject that King’s InterHigh is able to offer. King’s InterHigh’s collaboration with BISU enables the school respond effectively to the needs of their student community without putting any undue pressure on their existing resources.

Mrs. Loretta Conway commented: “We have been very impressed with how supportive King’s InterHigh have been since the beginning of our new partnership. Both staff and students are very happy with the quality of teaching and communication. We are all looking forward to an excellent year.”

With 16 years of expertise in online learning, an impressive academic track record of A Level results, and numerous graduates enrolled at Ivy League and Russell Group university destinations, King’s InterHigh is delighted to work alongside BISU, empowering students in the Ukraine to achieve their own A Level success.

Mr. Gareth Lucas-Howells, Head of Business Development at King’s InterHigh, said: “We are delighted to be working with the British International School in Ukraine to complement the excellent work that they already do and to widen the opportunities for students with Cambridge-accredited, live, online A Level lessons.”

By King's InterHigh

King’s InterHigh is an independent British international online school. Offering Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form education, we cater to students from age 7 – 18 who are looking for a high quality British education delivered in a way that revolves around their lifestyle.

VAT charges explained

The UK Government has implemented a policy to charge VAT on independent schools taking effect from the 1st of January 2025. This VAT charge is payable by families who are based in, or access, King’s InterHigh from the UK. This change does not impact families who are based outside the UK and access King’s InterHigh from another country.

We understand the significant financial commitment you make in choosing our online school as well as how important it is to be able to financially plan. After careful review of the details of the legislation, we will support parents by absorbing costs ourselves, so that a slower phasing in of this unwelcome change reduces its financial impact on families.

For the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year (starting September 2024), Inspired Education Group will absorb much of the 20% VAT charge. For the Spring and Summer terms when the 20% VAT will now apply, we will only pass on 8.5% to families, taking up the difference ourselves.

To further support families with the financial implications of this change in government policy, for the 2025-2026 academic year (starting in September 2025) there will be no inflationary tuition fee increases, and that Inspired Education Group will continue to absorb costs to limit the increase to 8.5% for that academic year. Overall, this will mean we have phased in 17% of the 20% VAT cost over two years to avoid sudden increases for families and have not increased tuition fees.

King’s InterHigh is committed to offering competitive fees and accessible, high-quality independent education, along with the unique benefits of online learning. We are pleased that through careful cost control and the benefits of being part of Inspired, the leading global group of premium schools, we can significantly reduce the financial effect on families due to this change in UK VAT policy.

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