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    How We Teach the IB Online

    An incredible IB Diploma learning experience, fully online

    Our approach

    A new, innovative way to study the IB Diploma Programme

    At King’s InterHigh, the IB Diploma Programme is delivered in live, interactive lessons by expert teachers. We bring learning to life with engaging teaching methods, cutting-edge technologies like VR, and round-the-clock access to resources and recordings. From creating projects to joining initiatives, our students get to take their knowledge beyond the digital classroom to the wider world and develop as well-rounded learners.

    First, students lead the way

    Each IB topic begins with a student-led Inquiry lesson.

    Our teachers devise a series of investigatory questions, all designed to pique learners’ interests. Students then break off to conduct their own research on these questions, in small groups and independently. This stage of learning encourages students to take initiative in their education — a core aspect of the IBDP.

    Then, time for expert input

    Once students have formed their own ideas, it’s time for a teacher-led Knowledge lesson.

    In our Knowledge Lessons, our subject-specialist teachers deliver all the relevant content for exams, and engage students with Knowledge Questions (KQs) to consolidate learnings. These Knowledge Questions (KQs) challenge students to think critically about how knowledge is constructed across disciplines, including Areas of Knowledge (AOKs) such as Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and History, as well as Ways of Knowing (WOKs) like Reason, Emotion, and Language.

    Next, bring it all together

    In Explore lessons, students combine everything they’ve learned over the week.

    Explore lessons are small group seminar sessions where teachers lead students in discussions and targeted work. Bringing together their independent inquiry with expert knowledge, students explore each topic in greater depth, developing a comprehensive understanding of everything they’ve learned.

    For Higher Level subjects, students will participate in a second Explore lesson covering additional material.

    Finally, test what you know

    Each week, students complete an assessment task to measure their progress.

    From quizzes to written assignments, these internal assessments show our students (and their teachers) how much they’ve learned over the course of week. Alongside keeping everyone on track with their academic progress, these tasks help students decide what they’d like to investigate and explore in next week’s lessons.

    Our technology

    Immersive learning with VR

    King’s InterHigh is proud to bring a uniquely immersive virtual reality (VR) component to the International Baccalaureate® Diploma Programme.

    After extensive research and optimisation, our results show that educational VR can greatly increase student understanding. Over the course of the IB online, students will get to use virtual reality headsets in a variety of different ways.

    For the best learning experience, students won’t use their headsets in every class. Instead, we’ve devised the best use cases to enhance each subject. Conducting science experiments, going on virtual field trips, and practicing languages are just a few of the ways VR comes into play for our IBDP students.

    Class structure

    Learning tailored to each subject

    To ensure students get the best education in every subject, the structure of our classes above works slightly differently for Visual Arts, Language Acquisition, and the DP core.

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    Visual Arts

    In Visual Arts, students get creative through hands-on work and interactive discussion. Knowledge lessons are replaced with one-to-one meetings where for feedback on extended projects. We also bring in guest speakers for exciting workshops on creative techniques.

    Subject Group 2

    Language Acquisition

    The best way to learn a language is by practicing and communicating with others, which is why we don’t conduct Knowledge lessons in Language Acquisition. Whether students choose French, Spanish, or English, they’ll get to build their skills through independent and interactive learning.

    DP Core

    Theory of Knowledge

    In Theory of Knowledge (TOK), students become enthusiastic thinkers and develop an understanding of how knowledge affects the world. For Theory of Knowledge, students participate in one Inquiry lesson and one Knowledge lesson each week.

    DP Core

    Extended Essay

    Comprising a research project and a 4,000-word paper, the Extended Essay is an independent assignment driven by each student’s own unique interests. In line with IB guidelines, students will receive one-to-one support from a subject specialist teacher throughout.

    DP Core

    Getting out and about with CAS

    Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) is one of the many ways our IB Diploma students spend time away from the digital classroom.

    CAS asks students to complete and record three self-directed projects, each displaying initiative, perseverance, and non-academic skills. Creativity encompasses the arts and other creative products. For Activity, students document physical pursuits that contribute to a healthy lifestyle. Last but not least, Service covers voluntary work in the student’s community.

    Throughout their IB studies, our learners also step away from their computers to read up on different subjects, complete hands-on work, experiment with their learning, and more. While our education starts in online classrooms, it takes students far beyond their desks to explore how their knowledge applies to the wider world.

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    What's next?

    The online IB at King's InterHigh

    Since September 2022, King’s InterHigh has offered students aged 16-19 the option to study the IBDP online. Join our global student community and learn from anywhere in the world with expert teachers, innovative learning technologies, and a 44-year track record of top IB scores across Inspired schools.

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    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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    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.

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