Academic Overview

Our goal is to inspire a passion for learning in our pupils whilst equipping them with the skills necessary for independent and critical thinking - skills that allow them to follow an argument to its conclusion, appreciate excellence in all its forms, and develop sound
judgment and discernment.

In their early years at KHS, Lower School pupils are given a comprehensive and challenging introduction to the key fields of human inquiry: mathematics, science, literature, humanities, languages, and the arts. This broad foundation sets the stage for future choices in GCSEs, A Levels, vocational qualifications, or our American Diploma route.

Central to our academic success is a highly qualified and dedicated staff. At KHS, teachers are experts in their fields, and they are passionate about the subjects that they teach. Each pupil is supported by a personal tutor who monitors progress and provides daily guidance. Our academic society, Octagon, offers enrichment opportunities beyond the standard curriculum for our most capable pupils, following the Trivium Model - a curriculum model that focuses on grammar, rhetoric, and logic.

Our Greens Department, specialising in learning support, has the expertise to deliver tailored interventions where needed. All staff in Greens work closely with the wider teaching team and Heads of Departments to ensure correct support is given throughout the school. Enabling pupils to become independent, excited learners whilst providing them with effective strategies to succeed is at the heart of the Department.

Above all, we aim to nurture innate curiosity and a drive for achievement in every pupil, no matter what their strengths.

Education, for us, is not merely a means to an end; our academic philosophy is centered on fostering a lifelong love of learning, which naturally leads to greater success in all areas of life.