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
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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