The UK Government’s Budget announcement has confirmed it will implement its policy of charging VAT on independent schools, and that the timing of this will be earlier than had been anticipated, taking effect from the 1st of January 2025. This VAT charge is relevant for 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, I can also confirm that 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.  

Schedule of fees: 

Fee Schedule Effective 1 September 2024 to 31 December 2024 (UK Based and International Students) 

Fee Schedule Effective 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2025 (International Students) 

Fee Schedule Effective 1 January 2025 to 31 August 2025 (UK Based Students) 

All fees presented are inclusive of VAT from the 1st of January 2025. The fees presented are based on our core packages and do not include any additional subjects, sibling discounts or other factors that may influence the specific fee you pay. 

Inspired continues to invest in the best technology to support students learning and development and ensure they are well prepared for their future, including in safe and beneficial uses of AI and VR. To continue this work in the context of absorbing the majority of the costs of VAT, we are introducing an ongoing small yearly fee of £50 per student to cover this development work and use of our Inspired AI tools and our investment into best-in-class learning technology. 

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. 

Our online school fees are tailored to your child’s year group, key stage, and the number of subjects they choose.

The tuition covers all lessons and full access to online learning materials, including recordings of every lesson throughout your child’s time with us.

Please note that some extracurricular activities, such as school trips, events, and summer camps, may incur additional fees. You may also choose to purchase optional books from a recommended list provided by the school. Additionally, examination centre fees are not included in the tuition costs.

Please visit our fees page for the most comprehensive and up-to-date overview of all costs and payment plans. You can also use our fees calculator to estimate your total expenses. The calculator allows you to filter by year group, provision, and ideal start date, giving you an accurate indication of how much your fees will be when studying with us.

Our annual contract is the most cost-effective option, offering the best value for one academic year. Plus, you can spread the payments over 12 months for added flexibility.

If you prefer more flexibility, our rolling contract enables you to give notice at any point during the half-term you’ve paid for, ensuring you’re not locked in if your circumstances change.

When you enrol, the first payment is due before your child’s admission, and after that, payments can easily be made via bank transfer or through our Parent Hub. You’ll receive an invoice ahead of each payment due date, so you can stay on top of things without any surprises.

To compare costs between the annual and rolling contracts, simply use the calculator on our fees page and find the option that works best for your family.

The due date for payments depends on your type of contract:

• Annual contracts: Payment is due on the first day of the school year, and all the monthly payments going forward are due on the 1st of each month.
• Rolling contracts: Payment is due on the first day of each half term.

Please visit our fees page for the most comprehensive and up-to-date overview of all costs and payment plans. You can also use our fees calculator to estimate your total expenses. The calculator allows you to filter by year group, provision, and ideal start date, giving you an accurate indication of how much your fees will be when studying with us.

We offer a discount for every additional sibling enrolled with King’s InterHigh under our annual contract. The discount amount is determined by the time of year the additional sibling(s) join our online school and will be deducted from the total annual fees for each student.

Please be aware that the sibling discount is not applicable to our rolling contract.

If you would like to know about the fees related to enrolling multiple children, please contact a member of our team. They can provide you with accurate cost details tailored to your family’s needs.

Exam fees are not included in the tuition fee you pay to King’s InterHigh and must be paid directly to the exam centre. These fees vary from centre to centre, typically ranging from £150-200 per qualification.

Our team can assist you in locating an examination centre, or alternatively, your child can take exams at our approved exam centre in Abergavenny, Wales. Please be aware that the King’s InterHigh exam centre spaces are limited.

Additionally, our IGCSE students can take their Pearson Edexcel subjects online through our pilot program with Pearson, which offers online invigilation. You can find further details about taking exams at King’s InterHigh on our website.