Our fees

The UK Government’s Budget announcement has confirmed it will implement its policy of charging VAT on independent schools, and that the timing of this will be earlier than had been anticipated, taking effect from the 1st of January 2025. This VAT charge is relevant for 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, I can also confirm that 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.  

Schedule of fees: 

Fee Schedule Effective 1 September 2024 to 31 December 2024 (UK Based and International Students) 

Fee Schedule Effective 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2025 (International Students) 

Fee Schedule Effective 1 January 2025 to 31 August 2025 (UK Based Students) 

All fees presented are inclusive of VAT from the 1st of January 2025. The fees presented are based on our core packages and do not include any additional subjects, sibling discounts or other factors that may influence the specific fee you pay. 

Inspired continues to invest in the best technology to support students learning and development and ensure they are well prepared for their future, including in safe and beneficial uses of AI and VR. To continue this work in the context of absorbing the majority of the costs of VAT, we are introducing an ongoing small yearly fee of £50 per student to cover this development work and use of our Inspired AI tools and our investment into best-in-class learning technology. 

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. 

Online school fees vary depending on the year group/key stage and the number of subjects chosen. To determine the cost of online schooling at King’s InterHigh for your child, please use the calculator on our fees page.

Our tuition costs encompass lessons and provide access to all online learning materials throughout your time with us, which include recordings of all lessons.

Please note that certain extracurricular activities, such as school trips, events, and summer camps, may have an additional fee. Additionally, you may opt to purchase optional books from a recommended list provided by the school. Examination centre costs are not covered by our fees.

The most economical payment option is an annual contract, which entails a commitment for one academic year with the choice of spreading payments over 12 months.

Alternatively, we provide a rolling contract, granting you the flexibility to enrol and, if necessary, give notice at any point during the half-term you’ve paid for.

Upon enrolling your child, the initial payment is made before their admission to the school. Subsequent payments can be settled via bank transfer or directly through our Parent Hub. An invoice will be issued to you before the payment due date.

You can compare costs for the annual and rolling contracts using the calculator on our fees page.

We offer a discount for every additional sibling enrolled with King’s InterHigh under our annual contract. The discount amount is determined by the time of year the additional sibling(s) join our online school and will be deducted from the total annual fees for each student.

Please be aware that the sibling discount is not applicable to our rolling contract.

Should you wish to enquire about the fees related to enrolling multiple children, please get in touch to talk to a member of our team. They will provide you with accurate cost details tailored to your family’s needs.

What fees do I need to pay for exams?

Exam fees are not included in the tuition fee you pay to King’s InterHigh.

Our team can assist you in locating an examination centre, or alternatively, your child can take exams at our approved exam centre in Abergavenny, Wales. Please be aware that spaces at the King’s InterHigh exam centre are limited.

Fees for exams are not included in our school fees and must be paid directly to the exam centre. These fees vary from centre to centre, typically ranging from £150-200 per qualification.

Additionally, our IGCSE students have the option to take their Pearson Edexcel subjects online through our pilot program with Pearson, which offers online invigilation. You can find further details about taking exams at King’s InterHigh on our website.