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Story/Interview March 16, 2020

Former King’s InterHigh learner, Leana Janiszewsky, recognised as an Outstanding Pearson Learner

By King's InterHigh

A huge congratulations to previous King’s InterHigh learner, Leana Janiszewsky, for her award as Outstanding Pearson Learner for 2020!

The Outstanding Pearson Learner Awards is an annual ceremony, recognising the top-performing students of Pearson’s Edexcel and BTEC qualifications. This year, the event was held in Kenya, hosting outstanding learners from Tanzania, Uganda and Somalia.

We are super proud of Leana, who won the award for achieving the highest mark in Africa for the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Geography.

Speaking to King’s InterHigh about the win, Leana said:

“Winning the Outstanding Learner Award came as a fantastic surprise, as I didn’t know those awards even existed.

“It was very encouraging to be honoured and recognised in that way because it shows how much can be achieved, even unexpectedly, when you are passionate about something.

“My time at King’s InterHigh has made me a more involved learner, allowed me to explore my interests both academic and non-academic, as well as given me a sense of independence and responsibility for my education.

“I have been supported by an excellent team of teachers throughout my time here, who inspire a passion for learning and a deeper understanding of the material.”

An integral part of King’s InterHigh is our commitment to providing all of our learners with the best education, allowing them to reach their full potential, just like Leana!

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.

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