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Story/Interview August 18, 2022

Matt Baker | University of British Columbia student

By King's InterHigh

Matt has done exceptionally well in his A Level studies, achieving A*A*B in Economics, Sociology, and History! Now, he's graduating from King's InterHigh's Class of 2022 to join the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. Before he goes, Matt talked to us about his time with online schooling.

In my subjects, people were able to bring in perspectives I would have never been exposed to before joining such a diverse school environment...

Matt Baker

University of British Columbia student

My time at King’s InterHigh

 Why did you join King's InterHigh, and what has your learning journey with us meant to you?

I joined King's InterHigh when the Coronavirus hit and was causing lockdowns; I wanted my education to remain consistent. My learning journey with Kings InterHigh has been very enjoyable. I’ve valued the flexibility of the education, as well as the interaction with teachers and students from all across the world.

 What are your dreams for the future?

After completing my A Levels, I am going to the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, to continue with sociology and history, as well as venturing into new subjects such as psychology and Spanish. I’m hoping to find and specialise in one of these areas and hopefully find a career that fits these interests.

 What's something about King's InterHigh that you've really benefited from personally?

One thing I have really appreciated at King’s InterHigh is the contribution of opinions from all over the world. In my subjects, people were able to bring in perspectives I would have never been exposed to before joining such a diverse school environment.

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.

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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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Technology integration fee

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