About the qualification

What is the online IB Diploma Programme?

The IB Diploma Programme is one of the most challenging and well-rounded programmes, now available online at King’s InterHigh. Enjoy the same structure, academic rigour, and university-recognised qualifications, with much more flexibility.

Future-proof your education

You’ll study six subjects alongside the programme’s core elements. This includes the Extended Essay, which develops long-form academic writing, Theory of Knowledge, which explores how knowledge is constructed, and Creativity, Activity, Service, which encourages learning beyond the classroom.

Take control of your schedule

Live lessons are timetabled and delivered in a UK time zone, led by experienced IB Diploma Programme teachers. You will manage assignments, develop coursework over time, and organise your study time as you want, supported by 24/7 access to class recordings and materials.

Get world-class credentials

There are many opportunities to test your knowledge. Coursework contributes to your final grade, and exams are taken at approved IB World Schools in locations accessible to you, fully aligned with the global IB system.

Our students

Who chooses the online IB Diploma Programme?

Students choose the online IB Diploma Programme so they can get a well-rounded, globally recognised education that fits around their lives.

Access to opportunities

Some students do not have access to an IB school in their area. Others are travelling around the globe or relocating often, and need a continuous high-quality education, with access to the same teachers, materials, and global student community.

The flexibility to learn your way

Some students have early careers and hobbies, and their schedules don’t fit a traditional school day. Outside of live, timetabled lessons, King’s InterHigh allows them to structure their day as it works best for them.

A personalised education

For other students, the appeal is more personal. They want a learning environment where they can work more independently, manage their own time, and take greater ownership of their progress.

Results and recognition

High standards and outstanding results

At King’s InterHigh, our students consistently excel within the rigorous IB Diploma Programme framework. Last year, they achieved a 32-point average score, surpassing the global IB average of 30.

These results empower our alumni to secure placements at leading universities worldwide, including Cambridge University and the University of California. As an authorised IB World School, we deliver a curriculum that meets the highest international standards.

Testimonial

Hear from Varun, an IB Diploma Programme alumnus

With online learning, Yale student and tennis player Varun was able to move from Switzerland back to India with his family and complete his IB Diploma Programme despite the intensive travel and training demands, all without missing a beat. Varun also credits his “incredibly supportive” teachers at King’s InterHigh for his success.

“Thanks to King’s InterHigh and the flexibility of online learning, I’ve been able to maintain a strong academic performance while pursuing my passion for tennis at a high level…”

Varun,

IB Diploma Programme alumnus, now studying at Yale University

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.

For a full breakdown of our fees, please use our fees calculator.

Technology integration fee

This fee contributes to the development of our Inspired Al tools and our investment in best-in-class technology to enhance online student learning.

Deposit fee

If opting for monthly payments, a deposit will be held on your account.