British School Cayman Islands - Online School Cayman Islands

A British online school for all pupils in the Cayman Islands

Highgrove Education is a full-time, co-educational international online school, which offers an outstanding British education for pupils in the Cayman Islands aspiring to achieve their full potential at Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9), GCSE and A level. The school supports the development of its pupils into well-rounded and intellectually curious global citizens and has a track record of outstanding examination results and university outcomes.

Highgrove Online School is the ideal choice for families in the Cayman Islands

Pupils who study at Highgrove Online School come from all over the world, including the
Cayman Islands. Pupils from the Cayman Islands have a number of international schools
available to them, including Cayman Prep & High School, St. Ignatius Catholic School, and
Cayman International School. However, options are limited for British curriculum schools
following A level programmes at sixth form, and some pupils find they are more suited to
online study. Our pupils share a desire to achieve to the best of their ability and a willingness to develop as independent learners within an international community.

Who studies with Highgrove Online School?

Many pupils who join us will be looking for a high quality, flexible online, homeschooling
option which allows them to travel during the academic year without disruption to their education. Others include professional athletes and actors who need their education to fit around their lifestyle, and pupils looking for a more bespoke educational programme with a more modern approach to teaching and learning than that found in a traditional bricks and mortar school.

Highgrove serves pupils who are looking for:

A world-class British education from anywhere in the Cayman Islands

There are many outstanding schools in the Cayman Islands, 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 the Caymans 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.

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.

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.

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.

How do pupils learn?

Our Full Curriculum and Core Programme

Subject	Live lesson	Self-study	Homework
English	3x 45mins live lessons	3x 20mins self-study	1x homework
Science	3x 45mins live lessons	3x 20mins live lessons	1x homework
Maths	2x 45mins live lessons	3x 20mins self-study	1x homework
Skills	1x 45mins live lessons	1x 20mins self-study
Spanish	1x 45mins live lessons	1x 20mins self-study	1x homework
Computer Science	1x 45mins live lessons	1x 20mins self-study	1x homework
Geography	1x 45mins live lessons	1x 20mins self-study	1x homework
History	1x 45mins live lessons	1x 20mins self-study	1x homework
Art	1x 45mins live lessons	1x 20mins self-study	1x homework

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

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, and pupils can choose between morning or afternoon lessons UK time. This means a convenient study time for pupils in the Cayman Islands who can take their live lessons in the morning, which is afternoon in UK time. Pupils are responsible for completing their self-study work and assignments to a schedule that they devise, with the support of their learning coach who meets them weekly for one-to-one coaching sessions. Pupils in the Cayman Islands will typically complete this independent work in the afternoon, after their live lessons have finished.

Pupils 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. They receive additional help from their teachers whenever they need it through drop-in office hours sessions. As well as providing support with independent learning, the learning coaches provide support and guidance with mapping out future plans, including careers support and dedicated university guidance.

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.

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.

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

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.