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Blending tradition and innovation: the future of learning

Online schooling, including the likes of King’s InterHigh and US Performance Academy, is more than a trend. It existed long before the Covid pandemic and has transformed the way children can learn, connect on a global scale, and balance academic success with careers and lifestyle preferences. To truly prepare children for future success, many students now require a flexible, blended model that combines the discipline of traditional schooling structures with the agility of digital innovation and asynchronous learning. This approach enables students to access rich, diverse content on their own terms and personalised support, all while still encouraging elements of structure, socialisation and discipline.But more than technological tools, what genuinely equips a child is what goes into their metaphorical backpack: the skills to celebrate success, the resilience to overcome failure, the ability to build relationships, the willingness to join communities, and the confidence to foster independence. These are the key pillars that we encourage and celebrate at Inspired Education Group, to support not only academic excellence but personal development and cultural empathy.

Chasing dreams without sacrificing education

An example of the power of this model comes from Inspired. With our global network of online schools, we empower young people to pursue their passions without compromising their education. Whether it's a budding sports stars who train daily or gifted artists with international exhibitions, online schooling ensures that these children no longer have to choose between academic achievement and personal dreams.For example, after relocating from India to Geneva and back again, rising tennis star and online IB student Varun was looking for a school where he could continue studying for the IB Diploma Programme, as well as balancing his burgeoning tennis career. Through King’s InterHigh he was able to seamlessly align his academic and athletic goals - the time zone difference between India and the UK worked with his daily tennis training schedule, and the online curriculum provided the flexibility for Varun to compete in as many tennis tournaments as possible. Not only has his tennis career flourished – ranking in the top 150 of the International Tennis Federation – but he’s also been accepted at the prestigious Yale University.The traditional dichotomy of school ‘or’ career is being replaced with a liberating ‘and’. The flexibility of online learning, combined with asynchronous or tailored synchronous support, allows learners to access lessons and learn from wherever they are in the world, whenever is most convenient for them. This empowerment is the essence of a well-packed backpack – full of knowledge but also balance, autonomy, and purpose.

Redefining connection in a global age

The word ‘connection’ and what this means looks very different in today’s world. For children growing up in a post-Covid society, building relationships isn’t limited to the classroom or playground. Inspired’s online and bricks and mortar schools all offer opportunities including global camps, exchanges and online communities to allow children to form meaningful bonds across time zones and cultures, developing cultural awareness and empathy far beyond their local communities.These virtual – and physical – interactions mirror modern professional environments, where diversity of thought and background drives creativity and innovation. In learning how to meet and collaborate with peers around the world, children are also learning to navigate the realities of future workplaces full of individuals with different histories, strengths, and skills.Take, for instance, a group project on climate change involving students from four continents. They not only gain knowledge, but also learn to communicate across cultures, appreciate diverse perspectives, and collaborate toward a common goal.Another example is the Scholey Smith family who have been travelling the world since 2019 and started online schooling with King’s InterHigh in 2021. After trying various education settings, the flexible nature, live classes, the ability to cater to different global time zones and offering a solid British curriculum made King’s InterHigh the perfect fit for Jacob and Erihn. Not only does online schooling mean they can join both live and pre-recorded lessons depending on their travels, but Jacob and Erihn have been able to meet other King’s InterHigh families from all over – including a safari in Mexico, a playdate in Portugal, and a South East Asia LEGO session over WhatsApp. They’ve learned to be more independent, manage their own schedules, and adapt to all the changes that come with a travel lifestyle. These are competencies that no textbook can teach alone and is something we place huge emphasis on.

Student-centred, skills-focused education

The student-centred model is at the heart of this evolution. By allowing children to learn at their own pace, in a manner tailored to their unique needs and ambitions, we encourage them to take ownership of their journey. Our learning models empower students to manage their time, meet their deadlines, and be accountable - all critical real-world skills.This approach also respects and celebrates individuality. For example, a neurodivergent student might prefer recorded lessons they can replay at their own pace, while another might thrive in live discussions. The ability to choose how and when they engage with their education empowers students to understand their preferred learning styles and advocate for their own needs, which is something that will build a foundational element for lifelong success.

Helping children pack their real-world backpack

It’s well-known that education is not a one-size-fits-all experience. It's a dynamic, evolving process that must be intentionally designed to fill each child’s backpack not just with academic content, but with life-ready tools. That includes resilience to bounce back from setbacks; empathy to connect with others in a meaningful way; independence to lead their own learning and growth; cultural fluency to thrive in diverse environments; goal setting to dream big and achieve even bigger.As educators, parents, and society, our role is not simply to hand over a backpack and hope it gets filled. It's to guide, support, and help pack it with intention, ensuring that when our children step into the future, they do so ready not just to succeed, but to thrive.For more information, visit: www.kingsinterhigh.com

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