Homeschooling for Gifted and Talented Students

How homeschooling a gifted child can improve their education

Gifted students have immense potential, as well as unique learning needs. Homeschooling for gifted students provides an exceptional opportunity to nurture their talents and reach their full academic potential in a learning environment where they can thrive.

Student doing his homework at his online school

Some reasons you may want to homeschool your gifted child

  • Individualised education that allows gifted children to learn at a faster pace that may not be fully accommodated in a traditional classroom setting.
  • Flexibility that allows gifted children to focus on their specific areas of interest or talents.
  • Social and emotional considerations to help prevent gifted children from feeling bored, isolated, or misunderstood by their peers.
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Testimonial

Kieran Bjergstrom

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“It has also given me an edge in terms of age. Because I could skip years whilst at King’s InterHigh, I started university at 15, had my Master’s at 19, and my PhD at 24.”

Kieran Bjergstrom, King’s InterHigh alumnus and quantum physics entrepreneur 
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The benefits of homeschooling for gifted and talented students

  • Allows parents to create a personalised curriculum that challenges and engages their gifted child.
  • Adapts the curriculum to their child’s pace and provides opportunities for in-depth study or pursuing extracurricular activities.
  • Provides specialised instruction in these areas, such as advanced mathematics, science, art, music, or any other subject the child is passionate about. They can also access resources beyond what is available in a traditional school setting, such as summer camps and societies.
  • This personalised attention can help gifted children reach their full potential and provide a stimulating learning environment.
  • Provides a supportive and nurturing environment that allows the child to develop at their own pace and engage with like-minded individuals.
  • Allows gifted children to accelerate their learning, moving swiftly through material they have already mastered.
  • Provides an environment where they can thrive without feeling out of place or held back.

Homeschooling for gifted & talented students with King’s InterHigh

We recognise the unique needs of gifted students and are committed to providing a supportive educational environment that caters to their exceptional abilities. Our homeschooling support aims to empower them to unlock their full potential:

  • Flexible learning environment suited to the needs of gifted students.
  • Learn at your own pace, with full support to take exams early
  • Opportunities for accelerated learning.
  • Lessons optimised for online learning from experienced teachers.
  • Access to a wide range of resources and enrichment materials.
  • Flexible scheduling to accommodate extracurricular activities.
  • Socialisation with like-minded peers.
  • A sense of belonging and community.

By making the most of homeschooling support with King’s InterHigh, gifted students can unlock their full potential and embark on an educational journey that nurtures their exceptional abilities. Our commitment to providing a supportive learning environment empowers gifted learners to excel academically and explore their passions.

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.

Technology integration fee

At Inspired, we are committed to investing in cutting-edge technology to enhance student learning and development, ensuring they are well-prepared for the future. This fee will contribute to the development of our Inspired AI tools and our investment in best-in-class learning technology.