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News January 10, 2022

Chatmore British International School and King’s InterHigh join to deliver a blended, authentic British education

By King's InterHigh

In partnership with Kings InterHigh, Chatmore British International School in Bermuda will launch its first online schooling provision in September 2022. Chatmore’s online school will offer a full academic year timetable, a wide range of subjects with live interactive classes, 24/7 access to lessons, and an individualised British international curriculum.

For students preparing for athletic or professional programmes overseas and families searching for consistent learning worldwide, this new online offering will enable suited students to maximise their individual talents in a truly supportive, child-centric educational environment online.

Chatmore’s partnership with King’s InterHigh will bring learners all the benefits of an in-person school community. Students can participate in clubs, extra-curricular activities, wellbeing care, and careers guidance, both online and at the school’s Smith’s Parish campus. As part of the partnership, King’s InterHigh will also offer students a choice of summer camps and on-campus exchanges at over 80 premium Inspired schools across five continents.

As Chatmore joins forces with King’s InterHigh, the Bermuda school will maintain its course as a small Family First School™ by supporting students in a way that suits them and continuing to serve as an adaptable, dynamic learning option.

Established in 2004 as a pre-school and child study center, Chatmore British International School has grown significantly to become the first COBIS-accredited school in Bermuda. Situated on a wonderfully verdant four-acre site in Smith’s Parish (close to Hamilton, Bermuda’s capital), the school is home to a tennis court, working gardens, and robust green spaces wholly conducive to children’s play and healthy physical development. Chatmore currently offers in-person learning to students 3 to 18 years old.

Mrs. Britanni Butterworth, the Director of Chatmore British International School, said: “Having been involved in the growth of Chatmore over the past 10 years, as the new Director, I knew we needed a boost to achieve the vision for Chatmore. The pandemic has created the opportunity. With over 16 years of experience as an innovation-led online school with proven outcomes, King’s InterHigh philosophy and academic course offering is particularly well-suited to our Chatmore values, ethos and vision.”

Mr. Gareth Lucas-Howells, Head of Education Partnerships at King’s InterHigh, commented: ‘We are delighted to welcome Chatmore British International School as a partner and excited to be able to work alongside passionate and pioneering colleagues at the school to offer a full on-campus and off-campus British international curriculum for pupils aged 7-18 years.”

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.

For a full breakdown of our fees, please use our fees calculator.

Technology integration fee

This fee contributes to the development of our Inspired Al tools and our investment in best-in-class technology to enhance online student learning.

Deposit fee

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