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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Rachel Williams

‘I found a school where I could be myself’: how online learning was the answer for House of the Dragon star

Omari McQueen
TV chef and King’s InterHigh student Omari McQueen finds that the school lets him balance his studies with his filming schedule Photograph: Handout

Online learning is becoming more common than ever. With a multitude of benefits – such as allowing students to take classes from wherever they are – studying online has become a viable alternative to conventional learning. And there are many reasons why a student might choose to study online. From students following their dream careers, to those who struggle in mainstream school, and children from expat families who are constantly travelling, online learning allows young people to continue their education – and enjoy it.

Maddie Evans, recently seen on screen as Dyana in the Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon, is a student at online school King’s InterHigh. “The flexibility of online learning has been a lifesaver. I did GCSEs last year, and without King’s InterHigh, I would have been a sinking ship.” All online lessons are recorded, so if Evans, who is now studying for A-levels in English language, business studies and film studies, needs to miss one because she’s on set, or at an audition, she can simply catch up later.

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