OLP is a unique online programme to give very able young students the intellectual confidence that research proves is a vital need, now and for their future.
Our aim is to increase aspiration, motivation, and achievement in bright young students, in order to allow them to reach their full potential. Research shows that focussing on intellectual confidence is the key to achieving these goals.
We have therefore created a programme of online collaborative learning that significantly increases the intellectual confidence of our students, giving them the 'brain tools' that will help them to succeed, both at school and in their future workplaces. In the last year alone, we have helped over 2000 students, many of whom are regular participants in the programme.
"I cannot begin to quanitfy or outline how beneficial it has been to him throughout the year." LS, parent.
The OLP programme offers students access to:
• a series of 4-day online tutorial courses
• the Da Vinci Group (DVG), a unique year-round community of able students from accross the globe
The programme takes place online, on our learning platform, in an atmosphere that is positive and
encouraging, and where the anonymity of the online format allows students to flourish where they may normally be wary to ‘put up their hand’ for fear of being ostracised.
"The anonymity of this course gave him the confidence to contribute to the online discussion. He was further encouraged by the kindness and cooperative nature of the other course participants." Kelly Knight, parent.
Click here to see a full course schedule and how to book.
The programme is tutorial-based, led by our expert tutors, with years of experience both in the education of very able young students and in the ultilisation of online learning technologies. It consists of a series of short 4-day courses, designed to give students a solid foundation in 5 specific areas:
1. Critical Reading
2. Critical Thinking
3. Creativity
4. Philosophy
5. Special Interest
Who subscribes to the OLP programme?
• Parents who want to see their children thrive, excel and achieve their potential, in an increasingly competitive knowledge society.
• Schools who are keen to fulfil their commitments to provide for their gifted and talented students. Teachers find that OLP relieves them of the burden to provide extension activities on a regular basis.
• Parents who homeschool their children, giving them easy access to a top quality extension to their own curriculum, as well as a thriving online community of enthusiastic students from around the world.
What is the time commitment?
The courses take place over 4 days, and we recommend that students commit 5-7 hours of their time to the course over that period.
The Da Vinci Group community is accessible 365 days a year, and the amount of time that students spend actively engaging with it varies. We recommend 1-2 hours per week, but many students access it far more due to the social aspect with the community of other able students.
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