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: Fact Checking Science


Through this course, we will explore a number of Scientific claims that influence our everyday lives and discuss some of the available research to decide if we believe these claims to be fully, partially, or no longer correct or relevant. We will consider the evidence used in our research to determine if we trust the sources used and, if they are reliable, or if we think they should be discounted. Be prepared for lots of discussion and sharing of thoughts and ideas.

English: Lights, Camera, Action: An Introduction to Film Studies


In this course, students will be introduced to how to analyse films as though they were literary texts. This will involve learning entirely new techniques and concepts specific to the world of films as well as discussing and analysing various famous clips. Along the way we will discuss and explore film history, cinematography, mise-en-scene, and sound effects in a range of films from Harry Potter to Indiana Jones to 2001: A Space Odyssey. Armed with these new analytical tools, students will never watch a film in quite the same way again!

Social Science: Economics Superpower - The Rise of China


Napoleon Bonaparte once said, “Let China sleep, when she wakes she will shake the world.”


Could Napoleon really have predicted the rapid growth of China into the economic and financial superpower that it is today? This module will analyse the success of China in both social and economic areas to understand the history and the government objectives for the future. In order to be forward looking Global Citizens, it is important that our students understand the society and environment in which they live.


Academic Courses for 11 - 13 Year olds

STEM: How Science Works


Have you ever wondered how lightning is created? How we go from single-celled organisms into the most intelligent species on the planet? Or even, how we generate electricity to power our homes? During this course, you will learn the answers to these questions and a whole lot more. We will explore all corners of STEM though the study of nine objects or phenomena from both the natural and human-made world. Each lesson can broadly be placed into one of three categories.

English: Finding a Voice


One of the most important questions that an author must answer before writing any narrative is: who is going to tell the story and from what perspective? In this course, we will consider the different factors that affect how a writer answers this question by exploring a range of narrative perspectives through the study of extracts from literary fiction – both classic and contemporary. As well as attaining a deeper understanding of narrative crafting, the students will learn some key terminology, practice the skills of textual analysis, and discuss their personal opinions.

Social Science: Creative Disruption


We are entering the era of Generation Alpha, the first group of children to be born entirely in the 21st Century and the 3rd Millennial. These children face rapid changes unknown to previous generations. This is the age where children’s entertainment has been increasingly dominated by smart technology and they are the first to incorporate artificial intelligence into everyday life. Change is all around and we must prepare our children for a future unknown to us, where the best education is accessible, previous life-threatening diseases become manageable conditions, and consumers’ every desire is at the touch of their fingertips. Knowledge is power and this course aims to explore the changes that technology is aiding. Students will explore the rapid developments in education, health and consumer goods and evaluate their success.


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 - £8,000


DH Global Academy Crest Certificate £5,000


DH Global Academy Standalone Course £2,000


Registration now open for 2025!


10 Weeks

3 Live Lessons per week

March to May 2025


10 Weeks

3 Live Lessons per week
September to December 2025

Hear it from our parents and students ....

Student and parent testimonials


Admissions open for March 2025 - 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 March 2025 - 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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