Pioneering online enrichment courses for 11-18 year olds

Welcome to the Downe House Global Academy,
an outstanding British academic experience

for intellectually ambitious students

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 girls wherever they are in the world!

Discover more on the Downe House website

Welcome to the Downe House Global Academy,
an outstanding British academic experience

for intellectually ambitious students

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 girls wherever they are in the world!

Discover more on the Downe House website

A pathway to success for academically ambitious girls aged 11-18 years

Our range of 10-week courses are created to stimulate intellectual curiosity and develop critical thinking skills, and lead to the Downe House Diploma upon successful completion.


Our two-year Diploma comprises of four 10-week courses in the areas of Global Affairs - Social Sciences, STEM - Applied Sciences and Literature & Public Speaking,  all taught through our outstanding e-Learning Portal where each student can participate in their online lessons, complete their coursework, track their progress and stay in touch with their tutor. These blended asynchronous courses include a mix of live, interactive lessons and are supported with a wealth of learning support resources at the click of a button.

Each student will have a Tutor to guide them through their course, as well as a learning buddy, a Downe House girl who is currently a pupil at our School in the UK, to offer deeper insights into learning at a British Boarding school.

Students will also be offered two talks by guest speakers, all experts in their areas of study.

Our 10-week modules can also be studied as stand-alone courses.

Our range of 10-week courses are created to stimulate intellectual curiosity and develop critical thinking skills, and lead to the Downe House Diploma upon successful completion.


Our two-year Diploma comprises of four 10-week courses in the areas of Global Affairs - Social Sciences, STEM - Applied Sciences and Literature & Public Speaking,  all taught through our outstanding e-Learning Portal where each student can participate in their online lessons, complete their coursework, track their progress and stay in touch with their tutor. These blended asynchronous courses include a mix of live, interactive lessons and are supported with a wealth of learning support resources at the click of a button.

Each student will have a Tutor to guide them through their course, as well as a learning buddy, a Downe House girl who is currently a pupil at our School in the UK, to offer deeper insights into learning at a British Boarding school.

Students will also be offered two talks by guest speakers, all experts in their areas of study.

Our 10-week modules can also be studied as stand-alone courses.

Examples of our Aston Modules

Global Affairs - Social Sciences: Transforming our World

Discover a cohesive approach to solving the problems facing the world through the study of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, and explore and develop your own ideas based to 'save the world'! You will gain an understanding of the importance of Social Sciences, whilst enhancing your evaluation and academic analysis skills.

Literature & Public Speaking: Scratching the Surface of Literature

Dive in a range of poems centred around the theme of 'change and progress' to develop an understanding of literary forms, terminology and structural devices. Learn how to 'read between the lines' and interpret meanings as well as enhancing your skills of debating and personal expression.

STEM - Applied Sciences: Creating Life on Another Planet

A masterclass in employing scientific skills to create life on another planet, in this course you will engage with the world around us and examine the reasons we are so perfect for life on earth. What do we need to survive and thrive, and is it ever going to be possible for us to live elsewhere in our solar system?

Examples of our Richards Modules

Economics Programme: A Nudge in the Right Direction!

Delve into one of the most progressive and dynamic aspects of public policy - behavioural economics. Blending economics with psychology and sociology, behavioural economics analyses how different economic agents react to optimise happiness, wealth and living standards.

English Programme: Confronting Clothing

Analyse fiction and non-fiction texts on the theme of clothing and fashion in a range of written forms. Develop an understanding of forms, terminology and structural devices, expand your vocabulary and improve your writing skills. Learn to 'read between the lines', gain enhanced debating and discussion skills and confidence to express your personal opinions.

STEM Programme: Understanding Intelligence

Explore mankind's determination to understand more about intelligence and whether it wise to try and teach computers this mysterious quality. Uncover the experiments that try to understand and teach consciousness and intelligence, learn about the digital revolution and how computers and technology influence our daily lives, and debate the pros and cons of artificial intelligence.

Meet our outstanding Course Convenors who have a wealth of in-depth subject knowledge and years of experience teaching students at Downe House, one of the world's leading all-girls' full boarding schools.


You can read about our Course Convenors and the Academic Head of our Global Academy  in the 'Downe House Global Academy' booklet - click below.

Read about our Course Convenors here

Meet our outstanding Course Convenors who have a wealth of in-depth subject knowledge and years of experience teaching students at Downe House, one of the world's leading all-girls' full boarding schools.


You can read about our Course Convenors and the Academic Head of our Global Academy  in the 'Downe House Global Academy' booklet - click below.

Read about our Course Convenors here

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Join our global School community

We are currently taking admissions for students in years 7/8 (aged 11-12 years) and in years 10/11 (aged 14-15 years) for courses starting in September 2023.

Contact us for more details

We are currently taking admissions for students in years 7/8 (aged 11-12 years) and in years 10/11 (aged 14-15 years) for courses starting in September 2023.

Contact us for more details