Innovative Learning - Anywhere, Anytime
Learner Handbook 2025/2026
OurMission&Values
TheSchool
Rolesandresponsibilities
DigitalSafety&CodeofConduct
Anti-Bullying
Curriculum&LearningApproach
Teaching&LearningatInventum
TimeManagementforSelf-PacedLearning
HowmuchtimetospendonLearning?
MiddleSchoolisaround5½hoursperweek: IGCSE
A-Levels
Canvas
Classoos
Marking
Assignments
SupportSystem
Conclusion
Our Mission & Values
Our missionistoprovideaninclusive,safeandsecureonlinelearningenvironment.Our future-focused, technology-driven study programme allows students to access innovative online learning, anywhere anytime, helping them to progress at their own pace,whilebecomingglobalcitizens
Inventum ensures that in our community, all are accepted, respected and supported. Weencourageourstudentstodevelopintegrity,perseverance,andcuriosity,unlocking theircreativepotentialandallowingthemtobecareer-readyandfuture-focused.
The School
Inventum International Online School was founded by a team of visionary education leaders who shared a common goal: to reimagine the face of learning while creatinga positive environment focused on innovation, where learners can develop the knowledge, understanding, and future-ready skills to ensure success in an ever-changing world. Our comprehensive online programme not only ensuresthatour learners receive the grades they require for university admission, but we alsocultivate criticalthinking,creativity,problem-solvingabilities,whiledevelopingaglobaloutlook.
Inventum International provides learners with a two-stream education system to enable learners to reach their full potential and be ready forafuturecareer. Stream1 is the traditional curriculum for Middle School and Secondary School students including a widerangeofCambridgesubjects.Stream2isanexcitingglimpseatfuture technologies via modules to complete. We also provide a clear and systematic personalandmindseteducationtoboostthestream.
Roles and responsibilities
TheManagementBoard,actingasaLeadershipteam,consistsoftwodirectors.
CobusSteyn
FoundingDirector
Cobus-cobus@inventumonline.com
KaisaSorjonen
FoundingDirector
Kaisa-kaisa@inventumonline.com
The teachers are responsible for ensuring that learners understand the curriculum, achieve their academic goals, and are prepared for both traditional examinations and future technologies, whereas the Study Coaches support and motivate the learners, ensure that they manage their time effectively and help them to overcome any challenges.
Digital Safety & Code of Conduct
Inventum International recognises the importance of technology for learning and co-curricular activities. The code of conduct provides guidelines for the use of school technologyandplatforms,ensuringthedigitalsafetyandwell-beingofstudents
KeyPoints: Digitalsafetyiscrucialforsafeguarding. Onlinesafetyeducationisessential
Thecodeofconductappliestoanylearnersusingschoolplatforms. Accountsremainthepropertyoftheschool. Innovative Learning - Anywhere, Anytime
Breachesmayleadtodisciplinaryaction.
Learners are expected to adhere to online safety policies, act respectfully, protect their passwords, use school email for communications, and check school platforms regularly
Anti-Bullying
Definition of Bullying: Behaviour by an individual or group that hurts another physically and/or psychologically Bullying can be emotional, physical, verbal, psychological, sexual,orcyberbullying.
Cyberbullying: The use of electronic communication to bully, which can include threatening messages, sharing photos without consent, and more. It can be more invasive than traditional bullying due to its reach and the anonymity it can provide the bully.
Recognizing Bullying: Signs include feeling unwell, changes in behaviour, reluctanceto participate,andvisibleinjuries.
Reporting Bullying: Encouraged for all learners and staff. Concerns should be directed totheDesignatedSafeguardingLead,Mrs.NikitaThijs.
Recognizing&ReportingBullying
Signs of Bullying: Changes in social behaviour, academic performance decline, visible injuries,etc.
ReportingProcedures:
Learners:Parents,onlinetutor,orDesignatedSafeguardingLead. Staff:ManagementBoardorDesignatedSafeguardingLead
Parents:Child’sstudycoach,ManagementBoard,orDesignatedSafeguardingLead. Complaints&Feedback
For unresolved concerns or dissatisfaction with the school's actions, refer to InventumInternational'sComplaintsPolicy.
Curriculum & Learning Approach
Our goal is to preparing learners for the future with a clear focus on holistic development OurcurriculumfollowsaTwo-TierStream:
Stream 1: Traditional curriculum using Cambridge Assessment International Education.Thiswillallowlearnersentryintouniversity.
Stream 2: Modules on future technologies complemented by personal and mindset education.Thiswillpreparelearnersfortheirfuture.
Teaching & Learning at Inventum
Our approach to teaching and learning offers maximumflexibility.Ournon-traditional, self-paced units with comprehensive resources, ensures learners can study whenthey are at the best. There is no need to wake up veryearly,orworkverylateonhomework. This flexibility allowslearnerstofocustheireffortsontheirstudies,whilemaintaininga healthybalancewithbeingyoung!
Each unit offers multiple resources, quizzes, and assignments. Learners need to balance their academic studies and Future Technologies and Personal Mindset short courses per term. This will ensure a holistic development and exciting learning experience.
Time Management for Self-Paced Learning
Effective time management is crucial for success in self-paced courses. Here are sometipstohelplearnersnavigatetheirstudiesefficiently:
1. Set Clear Goals: Determine what you want to achieve by theendoftheweekor month.Breakdownyourcourseintomanageablechunks.
2 Create a Study Schedule: Allocate specific times for studying Consistency can helpinretaininginformation.
3. Prioritise Tasks: Tackle more challenging subjects or topics when you're most alert.
4. Avoid Multitasking: Focus on one task at a time toensurebetterunderstanding andretention
5. Take Regular Breaks: Short breaks during study sessions can boost productivity andattentionspan
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6. Stay Organized: Use tools like calendars or to-do lists. Canvas also offers featurestohelptrackyourprogress.
7. Limit Distractions: Find a quiet place to study and consider using apps or tools thatblockdistractingsites
8. Stay Engaged: Participate in online discussions, forums, or group chats related toyourcourse
9. ReviewRegularly:Revisitprevioustopicsperiodicallytoreinforceyourmemory.
10.Seek Help When Needed: Don't hesitate to reach out totutorsorpeersifyou're strugglingwithatopic.
How much time to spend on Learning?
The time learners spend on going through their courses on Canvas depends on their course.
MiddleSchoolisaround5½hoursperweek:
English-5hoursaweek
Math-5hoursaweek
Science-4hoursaweek
History-2houraweek
Geography-2houraweek
EMS-2houraweek
FutureTechnologyModule-2houraweek
PersonalMindsetModule-2houraweek
PhysicalActivity-3hoursaweek
IGCSE
Persubject=180hoursperyear
FutureTechnologyModule-2hoursaweek
PersonalMindsetModule-2hoursaweek
PhysicalActivity-3hoursaweek
A-Levels
Persubject=360hoursperyear
FutureTechnologyModule-2hoursaweek
PersonalMindsetModule-2hoursaweek
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