Pioneering online academic courses for 11 to 15 year-olds


Welcome to the Downe House Global Academy for intellectually ambitious 11 - 15 year old boys and girls around the globe. 


Our e-learning programmes reflect everything that Downe House stands for, and in particular, its belief in the importance of balancing tradition and academic rigour on the one hand with innovation on the other, using technology to create truly boundary-less communities of young learners - all destined to unlock their potential and become Downe House students wherever they are in the world!

Our 1-hour live lessons in STEM, English Literature and Social Sciences along with our World Ready Programme are curated and taught by Downe House teachers.

The course material, assessment, marks and feedback are all offered on our bespoke online Learning Management System (LMS)

Welcome to the Downe House Global Academy for intellectually ambitious 11 - 15 year old boys and girls around the globe. 


Our e-learning programmes reflect everything that Downe House stands for, and in particular, its belief in the importance of balancing tradition and academic rigour on the one hand with innovation on the other, using technology to create truly boundary-less communities of young learners - all destined to unlock their potential and become Downe House students wherever they are in the world!

Our 1-hour live lessons in STEM, English Literature and Social Sciences along with our World Ready Programme are curated and taught by Downe House teachers.

The course material, assessment, marks and feedback are all offered on our bespoke online Learning Management System (LMS)


Academic Courses for 14 - 15 Year olds

STEM: Adaptations


Through this course we will explore a number of adaptations of a variety of organisms, each related to one of the Life Processes. We will review the fundamental processes which all living organisms need to do, to be classified as living and look at the three key types of adaptation: structural, behavioural and physiological and use examples to illustrate these. The course also looks at life processes and human influences.

English: Beginning the Bard - An Introduction to Shakespeare


In this course, students will be introduced to arguably the most famous and important British writer, someone taught and loved across the world: William Shakespeare. Rather than studying a single play in depth, this course is synoptic in nature: it provides a wide-angle view of Shakespeare’s life and work. Students will emerge with far greater knowledge and understanding of Shakespeare, much better placed to analyse and discuss any future play they encounter. 

Social Science: Decoding Development


This is a topic that is at the forefront of economic debate and discussion. We will look at how we achieve development and what hinders it, we will also look at how technological changes will impact development . These are topics debated by key economic thinkers such as Krugman, Ha Joon Chang and Collier and it is these questions that we will focus on over our 10-week module.


Academic Courses for 11 - 13 Year olds

STEM: Creating Life on Another Planet


A masterclass in employing scientific skills and knowledge to create life on another planet. A course designed to engage students with the world around us and examine the reasons why planet Earth is perfect to harbour life and why life is so well adapted to Earth. With these understandings, it is then possible to analyse bigger questions such as whether it will ever be possible for humans to live elsewhere in the Solar system and beyond!

English: Building Blocks of Literature


This course embarks on a journey through the many techniques authors employ to infuse meaning into their literary works. By scrutinizing chosen pieces of poetry and prose, students will gain insights into literary forms, terminology, and structural devices. The course further hones the art of deducing implicit meanings and utilizes the texts to spark discussion on broad interest subjects like human society and technological progression

Social Science: Transforming Our World


A course aimed at engaging with the decision or policy makers of the future to develop social, environmental and economic solutions to the current problems of the world. During this course the aims are  to understand the importance of the study of Social Sciences, giving students the time to engage and discover a cohesive approach in solving the problems facing the world. The course will provide space to develop and explore while encouraging the skill set of evaluation.


Only Crest Award students are offered the World Ready Programme

Students choose 2 out of 3 academic courses on offer (for their age group) and 'Skills for Modern World' as the 3rd course

Choose any of the following Programmes on offer

DH Global Academy Fee Schedule


DH Global Academy Crest Award - £8000


DH Global Academy Crest Certificate £5000


DH Global Academy Standalone Course £2000

Registration now open for the Academic Year 2024-25


Semester I - 10 Weeks

3 Live Lessons per week
September to December 2024


Semester II - 10 Weeks

3 Live Lessons per week

March to June 2025

Hear it from our parents and students ....

Student and parent testimonials


Admissions open for Semester 1, Sept 2024 - apply now!


'The Downe House Crest Award has given given me knowledge beyond textbooks and new study skills. I am planning on studying in the UK and I now have  experience of what teachers and lessons are like' - Ivy, aged 12, DH Global Academy graduate


One of the most unforgettable moments at Downe House Global Academy was a dynamic class discussion where classmates, each from diverse backgrounds, passionately shared their perspectives. Ideas sparked and intertwined, creating a vibrant atmosphere of collaboration and mutual respect. From debating socio-political issues to exploring scientific breakthroughs, every voice contributed to a rich tapestry of thought.
- Henry, aged 15, Downe House Global Academy graduate


Admissions open for Semester 1, Sept 2024 - apply now!


'The Downe House Crest Award has given given me knowledge beyond textbooks and new study skills. I am planning on studying in the UK and I now have  experience of what teachers and lessons are like' - Ivy, aged 12, DH Global Academy graduate


One of the most unforgettable moments at Downe House Global Academy was a dynamic class discussion where classmates, each from diverse backgrounds, passionately shared their perspectives. Ideas sparked and intertwined, creating a vibrant atmosphere of collaboration and mutual respect. From debating socio-political issues to exploring scientific breakthroughs, every voice contributed to a rich tapestry of thought.
- Henry, aged 15, Downe House Global Academy graduate



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