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Welcome toKing’s CollegeOnlineOur prospectus 2020 Inspired Education
ContentWelcomep.03Why is King’s College Online unique?p.12Part of Inspiredp.04Stimulating academic coursesp.13Our Inspired network of schoolsp.05Course fee structurep.14About King’s Collegep.06Co-curricular activitiesp.15A note from our Global Education Directorp.07The King’s College Onlineadmissions processThe King’s College Online approachp.08p.16Entrance requirementsp.17Who would benefit froma King’s College Online education?p.09University destinationsp.18How King’s College Online worksp.10Our alumnip.192King’s College Online Prospectus
WelcomeWelcome to the next step in educationAs educational provision evolves in everyhave crafted the best of online learningdigital educational expertsKing’s College Online is a fully integratedcountry around the world, Inspiredwith the experiences of attendingto pioneer a truly exceptionaland stimulating online school wherehas taken a giant leap forward byone of Inspired’s 60 prestigiousonline educational experience:classmates could be from anywhereestablishing the world’s first onlineschools around the world.in the world. A fully online school offering anschool which also gives students accessto over 60 premium school campuses,Students can realise their aspirationsinternational education, accessibleDiversity of culture, opinion and beliefsin 20 countries, across 5 continents.by enrolling in an online school with afrom anywhere.are celebrated within all Inspireddifference; a fully connected, premium,Join us on this exciting journey as weinternational education with a heritagecombine the best of education withof performance and success thata modern, digital world.combines online learning withcampus-based experiences.Nurturing aspirationsAspirations are to be encouraged andKing’s College Online offers the mostnever restricted. With this in mind,popular International GCSE and A levelKing’s College Online has pioneeredsubjects to students aged 14-18.education to create a new kind ofWith over five decades of educationalDrawing upon 50 years of academicexcellence and a proven track record ofexcellence within the King’s College Group,outstanding results, the King’s Collegeeducational experts and digital innovatorsGroup have now worked with leadingKing’s College Online Prospectusin-school experiences at Inspiredschools around the world. Offering International GCSE andA level subjects for students aged14-18. Leveraging 50 years of academicexcellence to deliver a new onlineinternational school, unlike any before.3 Combining online learning withmodel of learning. Accessing top universities with90% of students achieving theirfirst-choice university.schools; the international connectivityof King’s College Online will facilitatethis more than any other online schoolin the world.Outstanding pedagogy, combined withregular formative feedback, enables allstudents to make progress in their chosenfield of study.This academic rigour, combined with aco-curricular programme that nurturestalent, enables students to access someof the best universities in the world.
Part of InspiredPart of InspiredKing’s College is part of Inspired,a leading premium internationalschools group, with over 60 schoolsin 20 countries, across 5 continents.Inspired sets a new standard in privateeducation with an approach to academiclearning that is innovative, challengingand enriching; a performing arts andsports programme that is second tonone; and a dedication to excellence thatpermeates every aspect of every school.This is why Inspired students leave withoutstanding academic results, a lifelonglove of learning and a firm value system and the confidence to embrace the future,no matter what life throws at them.4King’s College Online Prospectus
Part of InspiredOur Inspired network of schoolsEuropeUKLondonWokingham- Fulham School- Reddam House BerkshireSwitzerlandMontreuxTicino- St. George’s International School- International School of oBelgiumBrusselsLatviaRiga5- King’s College, The British School of Alicante- King’s Infant School, The British School of Elche- King’s College, The British School of Murcia- Sotogrande International School- Colegio San Patricio El Soto- Colegio San Patricio La Moraleja- Mirabal International School- Colegio San Patricio Serrano- King’s College, The British School of Madrid- King’s College School, The British School of Madrid- King’s Infant School, The British School of Madrid- Colegio San Patricio Toledo- PaRK International School Alfragide- PaRK International School Cascais- PaRK International School Praca de Espanha- PaRK International School Restelo- St. Peter’s International School- International School of Bergamo- International School of Milan- International School of Europe Kiddy English- St. Louis School Colonna- St. Louis School Caviglia- St. Louis School Archinto- International School of Modena- International School of Monza- International School of Siena- International School of Como- St. John’s International School- King’s College, The British School of LatviaKing’s College Online ProspectusAfrica & the Middle EastOmanMuscat- Knowledge Gate International SchoolBahrainManama- British School of BahrainSouth AfricaBallitoCape TownDurbanJohannesburgPretoriaKenyaNairobi- Reddam House Ballito- Reddam House Atlantic Seaboard- Reddam House Constantia- Reddam House Durbanville- Reddam House Umhlanga- Reddam House Helderfontein- Reddam House Bedfordview- Reddam House Waterfall- Reddford House Blue Hills- Reddford House Northcliff- Reddford House The Hills- Brookhouse School Runda- Brookhouse School KarenAsia PacificAustraliaSydneyNew ZealandAuckland- Reddam House Sydney- Reddam ELS Woollahra- Reddam ELS Lindfield- Reddam ELS St LeonardsHowickTaurangaQueenstown- ACG Strathallan- ACG Parnell College- ACG Sunderland School & College- ACG Penguins School ELS- ACG Tauranga- ACG Zig Zag Zoo ELSVietnamHo Chi Minh City- Australian International SchoolIndonesiaJakarta- ACG JakartaLatin AmericaMexicoMonterrey-American Institute of Monterrey San Pedro- American Institute of Monterrey Valle Oriente- American Institute of Monterrey Preparatory SchoolPanamaPanama City- King’s College, The British School of PanamaCosta RicaSan Jose- Blue Valley SchoolColombiaBogota- Colegio San MateoPeruLima- Cambridge College Lima- Colegio Altair
Part titleAboutAbout King’sCollegeSince 1969 King’s College schools haveThe fundamental values that studentsbeen providing children and younglearn while being part of King’s Collegepeople across the world with a rigorouswill also help them to have happy andand broad British education.fulfilling lives - King’s College Onlinenow enables even more students toProviding educational excellence forbenefit from a King’s College education.over 50 years, with seven schools acrossEurope and the Americas, King’s CollegeIt’s this expertise that makes King’sis one of the largest and most successfulCollege so successful and is theBritish international schools in the world.foundation for King’s College Online.All King’s College teachers are nativespeakers of English, highly trainedprofessionals, passionate about theirsubjects and about education.Students from King’s College continuetheir studies at some of the mostprestigious universities in the Americasand Europe; this British-based educationgives alumni the best opportunitiesto work in the most sought after andexciting careers all over the world.6King’s College Online Prospectus“ King’s Collegeis one of thelargest and mostsuccessful Britishinternationalschools inthe world’’
PartAnotetitlefrom Nick WerganA note fromour GlobalEducationDirector,Nick WerganAt King’s College, our values of honesty,learning, alongside the enrichment of afaith and courage have never been morecampus-based environment. No longer dorelevant in our modern society.students have to choose between learningremotely or learning at a school, and forAs a prestigious schools group, we havethe first time they can choose to shapealways provided all students with thetheir own learning environment.highest quality international education.Learning through technology has alwaysWithin our nurturing schools, aspirations arebeen one of the many strengths offostered, and enquiring minds stimulated.Inspired schools and the digitally deliveredBut we want to do more, to bring our ethosto new parts of our ever-changing worldand give any student, anywhere in theaspirations for families across the world.brilliance of a King’s College educationflexible and innovative learningso they can truly flourish.experience with academic excellenceand development into all our schools.It is this ambition that stimulated ourdesire to design a new online school,King’s College Online, which would providestudents with the flexibility of onlineKing’s College Online Prospectusperfectly meet the future needs andKing’s College Online is an engaging,sought to embed a culture of innovation7curriculum at King’s College Online willworld, the opportunity to experience theAs educational pioneers, we have always“ Join our newonline schooland changethe future.”at its core, allowing students to achievetheir aspirations.This is an exciting step in the evolutionof education, and we welcome you tojoin us on this journey.Global Education Director,Nicholas Wergan
Our approachThe King’s CollegeOnline approachKing’s College Online is an innovativeThis approach ensures that allschool that blends the latest in onlinestudents make consistent progresslearning with the unique option ofthrough active engagement andspending time at one of the acclaimedcontinuous access to learning materials.Inspired schools around the world.Knowledge and understandingWhat makes King’s College Onlineare evaluated through thedifferent is that it selects the best andKing’s College Online weeklymost experienced teachers to lead liveperformance tracking assessments,real-time lessons, combined with small,which give regular formativetutor-led international study groupsfeedback to students and parents.where students can learn and makefriends with fellow students fromacross the globe.8King’s College Online Prospectus
Why King’s CollegeWho would benefit from aKing’s College Online education?This innovative school is forstudents who want. The best of both worlds An innovative online platform A holistic educationAll content continuously availableIncludes co-curricular activities suchA dedicated personal tutorso students can independently studyas music, art, drama and coding.and pastoral care system.at a time and pace that suits them.A fully online programme with Innovative pedagogy Access to the best universities A leading educational modelInspired schools are renowned for their90% of Inspired students achieve theirexperience life in one of ourLive online keynote lecturesleading teaching and learning methodsfirst-choice university destination.premium schools worldwide.complemented by small, personalwhich accelerate learning, informedtutor-led study groups.by the latest developments of howthe additional opportunity to Academic excellenceOver 50 years of proven academic Expert, experienced teachersstudents actually learn. Regular feedback onsuccess with King’s College, andSelected from our global networkeducational experience drawn fromof premium schools, our teachersacademic performanceInspired’s network of 60 prestigiousare passionate about their subjects.All pupils receive regularschools across the world.formative feedback, reportingand tutor engagement.9 Personalised supportKing’s College Online Prospectus A globally recognised curriculumCertified Pearson qualifications inInternational GCSEs and A levels,accepted by every leading universityand academic institution worldwide. AffordabilityA premium internationaleducation at a lower cost.
How it worksHow King’sCollege OnlineworksA track record of exceptional schoolperformance and experience coupledwith the latest technology, to deliveran unrivalled online learning experience.King’s College Online has pioneereda new approach to online schooling,with a unique combination of live lessonscombined with smaller group tutorials.Students build lasting relationshipswith their fellow students and have thesupport of a dedicated personal tutor.10King’s College Online Prospectus
How it works010203Live-streamed lessons deliveredby passionate, expert teachersselected from the Inspirednetwork of prestigious schools.Tutor-ledstudy groups.Regular assignments to assessknowledge and the application oflearning. Each subject has three hours Each subject has three hours of small A core part of the learning programmeof real-time lessons every week. These lessons provide key subject Through discussion and coaching,knowledge, skills, understandingthese sessions facilitate a deeperand examination techniques.understanding of the lesson content The interactive nature of the live lessonsstimulates discussion and debate. All lessons are recorded, ensuringstudents never have their learninginterrupted and lesson recordingscan be revisited for revision.11study-group sessions every week.King’s College Online Prospectus- a combination of online tests, writtenassignments, oral presentations andpractice examinations. The A level programme is modularand encourage students to apply thiswith examinations taken at the endlearning in practical situations.of each unit. This means students With a maximum of 15 students perstudy group, these sessions providepersonalised and effective support.can accrue modular results as theygo and can also retake exam modules toimprove grades.
Why we are uniqueWhat is unique aboutKing’s College Online?King’s College Online is the first onlineStudents can enjoy the flexibility of anschool in Milan, skiing in Switzerlandschool to combine the strengths of remoteonline learning platform, combined withand football in Madrid in partnershiplearning with the tangible benefits ofthe experience of life at one of over 60with the Fundación Real Madrid.campus-based school experiences.of Inspired’s top schools around the world,for one to two weeks each term, as partOur academic booster camps duringof our Short-Stay programme.the school breaks offer students theopportunity to deepen their learningDuring these visits, live online learningand complete practical activities towill remain at the core of each student’sfurther enrich the course.education while they immerse themselvesin a new culture, and make new friendsAll students at King’s College Onlineas part of the everyday life of theirhave the further advantage of takinghost school.a one-year International GCSE programmeonline and then transferring to any one ofKing’s College Online students also enjoyInspired’s schools to take their A levels orpreferential access to Inspired’s premiumthe International Baccalaureate Diploma.Summer and Winter camps, with accessto amazing, one-of-a-kind experiences likefashion and design courses at the Inspired12King’s College Online Prospectus
CurriculumStimulating academic coursesAll King’sCollege Onlinestudentsfollow thePearson EdexcelInternationalGCSE andA levelspecifications.Over 3.4 million students worldwideAll International GCSEs courses arehave already successfully studied with thefor one-year.Pearson curriculum. The following subjectsare available for both the InternationalAll A levels are modular 2-year courses,GCSE and A level:where examinations can be taken at theend of each unit of study, or throughoutAccounting*BiologyBusiness StudiesChemistryChinese** (Native Speakers)the programme of study when a studentfeels ready, or all together at the end ofthe course. This means after the first-yearstudents will be awarded AS levels forsuccessfully completed units, whichcount towards university entrance.This system also gives students the abilityto retake examinations for any modulesEconomicsthat they wish to improve their grades in.Englishlocally at approved Examination centres.MathsPhysicsInternational examinations will be taken* Accounting is only available at InternationalGCSE level for January 2021 entry.** Chinese is only available at AS level forJanuary 2021 intake.13King’s College Online Prospectus
Course pricingCourse fee structureKing’s College Online offers full-Whilst most of our students follow atime International GCSE and A levelfull-time curriculum, some studentscourses, recommending a minimum of 5may wish to supplement their existingInternational GCSEs and 4 A levels, in linestudies by enrolling for specific courses.with the British curriculum standards anduniversity entrance requirements.means that one fee encompasses the fullcost of completing the recommendednumber of subjects.Extras available at asupplementary cost3 hours of live lessonsper subject, per weekAdditional 1 to 1 tuition with a tutor3 hours of live tutorials witha tutor per subject, per weekInspired in-school campsIntroductory session with tutorsfor students and parents/guardiansPlacement in Inspired schools globallyfor up to two weeks per term1 co-curricular club per termSummer and Winter camps in schoolsPerforming Arts showExamination entries andassociated costsA personal tutor assignedto each studentAdditional co-curricular clubsSuccess coaching (twice termly)Personal universityapplication mentoringPastoral and Safeguarding officerPersonal counselling servicesIndividual subject places are availableand are priced at:King’s College Online’s all-inclusive pricingIncluded in the fee International GCSEs 1,500 per individual subject International A levels 1,850 per individual subject The full-time programme of study forInternational GCSEs covers 5 subjectsAs a King’s College Online studentat the cost of 7,000.you can also enjoy access to Inspired The full-time programme of study forA levels covers 4 subjects at the costof 7,000.14King’s College Online Prospectusin-school camps and experiences atpreferential rates.
Co-curricular activitiesCo-curricularactivitiesthat nurtureeachstudent’stalentsWhile many students will be doingextra-curricular activities at home,Musica King’s College Online education isholistic and enriching.King’s College Online offers the widestvariety of co-curricular activities,included as part of everyday life atthe school, so students have moreopportunities to make friends anddevelop their talents.Among the numerous activitieshighlights include:CodingArtDramaTalent ShowsModel United NationsSubject specific activitiesrelated to the courses provided15King’s College Online Prospectus
AdmissionsThe King’s College Onlineadmissions process01Complete the application formand pay the application fee.Take advantage of the introductory offer with the 100 application fee waived for all students wishingto join in January 2021.King’s College Online is a non-selectiveA good level of spoken and writtenschool and ensures that every studentEnglish is required to ensure studentsis treated as an individual to fulfil theircan access learning effectively,true potential.which is assessed as part of theadmissions process.02ensure successful learning.examination results are also reviewed,and aptitude for learning.Follow these simple admissions steps:Whilst the school is non-selective, all lessons are taughtin English, so students need competency in English toRecent school reports and any relevantto assess current levels of attainmentTake our English assessment.03Submit your two lastschool reports.We would also like to see any recent exam resultsso teachers can assess what support might beneeded to maximise success at King’s College Online.16King’s College Online Prospectus
Entrance requirementsEntrance requirementsWith an agerange ofbetween 14 and18 years, King’sCollege Onlineis looking forstudents witha strong desireto learn andto succeed.Eligible students will be expectedto be entering or already in years10/11 (Grades 9/10) for InternationalGCSE and years 12/13 (Grades 11/12)for A levels.English language capability isassessed through the OxfordPlacement Test - with entryrequirements of B1 or higher forthe International GCSEs (equivalentto IELTS level 5) and B2 or higher forA levels (equivalent to IELTS level 5.5).Students must be age 16 if they areresident in New Zealand17King’s College Online Prospectus
University destinationsUniversitydestinationsKing’s College schools are renownedUniversity ofEdinburghUCLWarwickUniversityof CardiffImperial CollegeLondonUniversityof CambridgeKing’s CollegeLondonUniversityof OxfordLausannefor the excellent academic resultsthat the students achieve in publicexaminations, enabling their studentsBerkleeto study at and graduate from the bestuniversities around the world.Yale UniversityNYUAcross the entire Inspired Group,Hong KongHarvard Universityover 90% of students achieve theirfirst-choice university placement.*UniversidadAutonoma de MadridBocconiMarangoniUniversidadPolitécnica de Madrid*Based on 2020 results.18King’s College Online ProspectusIE UniversidadUniversidadde Navarra
Our alumniOur alumniKing’s College schools haveLaura ClosasAli Assaf Balutbeen embedding academicGraduated: 2015Graduated: 2006excellence since 1969 - overCurrent role: Consulting Analyst50 years on, it is no surprise thatEmployer: AccentureCurrent role: Trauma andalumni are in an array of differentOrthopaedic RegistrarEmployer: Isle of Wight NHS Trustcareers all over the world.“I joined age 2 and left aftergraduating in year 13, its safe to sayAli has progressed quickly through- I know how great the school hasthe ranks of the medical world and isbeen for my development not onlynow an NHS department head and aprofessionally but also personally.”This confidence and her taking life‘by the reins’ approach was somethingthat Laura garnered during her schooldays at King’s College.leader in his field. He looks back on hisdays at King’s College fondly. “King’s hastaught me so much, not only from anacademic point of view, but also from apersonal and social perspective.”KCO/Prospectus00319King’s College Online Prospectus
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