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An online British school in Barbados for all pupils

Highgrove Education is a full-time, co-educational international online school, which offers an outstanding British education for pupils in Barbados aspiring to achieve their full potential at Year 9, GCSE and A level. The school supports the development of all of its pupils into well-rounded and intellectually curious global citizens of the future and welcomes pupils from across Barbados.

Our latest results reflect this commitment to academic excellence. On our A level group class programmes, A* was the most common grade awarded, with nearly half of all grades achieved at the highest A* distinction and almost 90% at A*–B. Almost 80% of A level grades were awarded at A* or A, compared extremely favourably with the national average of 28.5%. At GCSE, the most common result was a grade 9, while 79% of results on our online group programmes were at grade 8 or 9. 

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Highgrove Online School is the ideal choice for families in Barbados

Pupils who study at Highgrove Online School come from all over the world, including Barbados.  Pupils from Barbados have a host of international schools available to them, including Malvern College Barbados, Lockerbie College, The Interntional School of Barbados, and The Codrington School. However, some pupils find they are more suited to online study. They share a desire to achieve to the best of their ability and a willingness to develop as independent learners.

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Who studies with Highgrove Online School?

Many pupils who join us will be looking for a high quality, flexible online, homeschooling option while living abroad. Others include professional athletes, dancers, actors, pupils with SEND who thrive in an alternative environment, and those who want to break down the barriers found in a traditional bricks and mortar school.

Highgrove serves pupils who are looking for:

A world-class British education from anywhere in Barbados

There are many outstanding schools in Barbados, but they are not always conveniently located for all families, and many are already at full capacity. Highgrove Online School can provide you with an outstanding British education regardless of where you live in Barbados or the Caribbean. As long as you have a reliable internet connection, you can learn with our world-class teachers. Because we are an online school, if your family regularly travels, you can access our outstanding education wherever you go and for however long you are away from home. You never need to leave your schooling behind.

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A timetable that allows for fewer fixed commitments

Online schooling supports you to pursue your passion without sacrificing your grades; whether that is as a professional sports person, a performer, an entrepreneur or just the chance to fit your school around your life, rather than vice versa.

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A chance to focus when it really matters

GCSEs and A levels can be challenging, and some students find it easier to focus on their studies away from the distractions of a traditional school. For pupils who have special educational needs or who have experienced bullying at school, studying online within a friendly and inclusive environment can be ideal.

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A different way to learn

Highgrove Online School promotes independent learning, with pupils studying materials at a time and pace that suits them before checking and applying their understanding of what they’ve learnt. We provide flexibility for pupils who want to study outside of their academic age group or to combine online GCSE and A level courses, creating individualised learning programmes for each pupil.

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How do pupils learn?

GCSEs:

British Qualifications

2 x 45 minute

live lessons, per subject, per week

British Exams

3 x 30 minute

self-study lessons

Study for British Examinations

1 x 30 minute

teacher-marked homework

Online British Studies

12

maximum class size

A Levels:

British Qualifications

2 x 45 minute

live lessons, per subject, per week

British Exams

5 x 45 minute

self-study lessons

Study for British Examinations

1 x 45 minute

teacher-marked homework

Online Student UK

10

maximum class size

At Highgrove, pupils learn to take responsibility for their own learning

Pupils work through interactive Pupils work through interactive self-study materials prior to attending live taught lessons, where they will apply and extend their knowledge. Live lessons and extra-curricular clubs and electives are at fixed times, which are generally around the same time as London in Central European Time or Central European Summer Time, but pupils are responsible for completing their self-study work and assignments to a schedule that they devise. They are assisted by their teachers and learning coach to develop into successful independent learners and follow a Skills and Mindset course which explicitly teaches the micro-skills required.

Pupils receive additional help from their teachers whenever they need it through drop-in office hours sessions and are supported as they progress towards their academic goals via regular meetings with their House Tutor. In addition, all pupils have fortnightly 1:1s with their dedicated learning coach, who provides them with support and guidance, as well as exploring their university and/ or future career aspirations.

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Learn with the Best:

Our Teachers

The teachers at Highgrove Online School are experts at delivering effective and engaging teaching and learning in a global, online school. They all have several years of experience teaching their subject, including substantial online teaching experience from prestigious schools, and most are additionally GSCE or A level examiners.

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Our Learning Coaches

Every pupil is assigned a dedicated learning coach who supports them throughout their time at the school. The learning coach provides personalised guidance and mentoring, including exploring future career options, and supporting them throughout the application processes for university or higher education. They encourage pupils to actively participate in the extracurricular programme and assist them to develop the skills and mindset required to achieve happiness and success both at our school and in their lives beyond.

Learning coaches meet pupils individually every fortnight and liaise regularly with parents.

Our Parents

The parents of pupils at our school have a unique and detailed insight into their child’s learning journey and can play a critical role in their child’s success.

Parents can see their child’s progress and performance, in real-time, via our intuitive learning platform. We encourage parents to use this detailed insight to support and motivate their child in their learning journey – but the school delivers all the teaching, so parents can be as much or as little involved as they like.

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What truly sets Highgrove Online School apart is the exceptional teaching staff, led by Principal Ms Rhodes and her staff, who are dedicated to their students' success. They’ve managed to perfect the art of transferring exceptional teaching into an online format and consistently provide their students with an outstanding academic experience that surpasses the norm.

Beyond the convenience and flexibility, online schools like Highgrove provide a nurturing environment that fosters both academic and personal growth. Our experience with online education has brought our family closer. It allowed us to be actively involved in our son Tray-Sean’s education and share in his growth and achievements. This is why I’m looking forward to my daughter Yasmine joining, as I know what to expect from Highgrove and their staff.
Sabrina, mother of Tray-Sean and Yasmin
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Our Guardians

If parents choose to, they can nominate a guardian to liaise with the school on their behalf. 

Guardians become the main point of contact for school staff and monitor the pupil’s performance, progress and attendance. We can provide a bilingual guardian for an extra charge for families who would like this additional service.

Our Houses

In accordance with one of the oldest and grandest traditions of the British education system, each pupil is assigned to a House. The Houses meet weekly and are led by a House Tutor, with the support of a pupil who has been elected as Head of House.

Our House system provides structure, social connections, and a sense of belonging for pupils, supporting them to thrive academically, socially and personally. Our inter-House competitions promote collaboration and teamwork and provide a connection between pupils and staff that extends beyond the classroom. Friendships are developed and strengthened by pupils mentoring other pupils across year groups.

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