About Us

Inventum International Online School is revolutionising education by being the first online school to offer a hybrid approach to education. We provide affordable, high-quality, globally recognised Cambridge qualifications, and future-focused learning modules on exciting emerging technologies. Our online school offers unparalleled flexibility and convenience to learn any time, anywhere, according to each learners unique situation and needs.
Inventum offers a wide spectrum of Cambridge & Pearson subjects to suit all learning styles and abilities. Our learners can choose from a range of personalised learning journeys that will offer each individual learner the appropriate amount of help, support and feedback required, alongside the opportunity to develop their well-being, personal mindsets and future career readiness. Our innovative modular course designs allow Inventum learners to work at their own pace, on their own schedule, while providing the safety-net of a dedicated study coach to ensure progress is always made.

Our Mission

Our mission at Inventum International is to provide an inclusive, safe and secure online learning environment. Our future-focused, technology-driven study programme allows students to access innovative online learning, anywhere anytime, helping them to progress at their own pace, while becoming global citizens.

"​innovative learning - anywhere, anytime"

We take great pride at Inventum International in our online programmes, which are designed by our team of highly qualified and experienced international teachers. Our asynchronous learning platform, Canvas, offers learners access to their coursework, resources and assessments in real-time with the flexibility of allowing them to learn on their own schedule. To ensure Inventum learners have all the support they need, we offer a range of personalised services, including a dedicated success coach, cognitive ability tests, study plans, progression tests, career-advice and university application support. All learners interact within our safe and secure platforms, and can easily contact an academic tutor, who is available to support learners. Our platform also gives Inventum learners the opportunity to connect with and support each other, fostering a strong sense of community and mutual support.

Our Values

Inventum ensures that in our community, all are accepted, respected and supported. We encourage our students to develop integrity, perseverance, and curiosity, unlocking their creative potential and allowing them to be career-ready and future-focused.

Meet Our Team

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 creating a positive environment focused on innovation, where learners can develop the knowledge, understanding, and future-ready skills to ensure success in an ever-changing world. Led by Co-Founders and Management Board members Cobus Steyn and Kaisa Sorjonen, Inventum International is committed to providing students with a student-centred transformative learning experience that develops creativity, critical thinking, and global citizenship.

Directors

Cobus Steyn

Founding Director

Kaisa Sorjonen

Founding Director

Leadership

Edwin Thijs

Head of Academics

Nikita Thijs

Head of Learner Success

Felix Tikkanen

Head of Admissions

Our staff

Chanel Stolz

Teacher

Juliette Bradshaw

Teacher

Luiza Dos Santos

Teacher

Sahir Masroor

Teacher

Hamood ur Rahman Mufti

Teacher

Juan Francisco Betancourt

School Counsellor

Danera Scrooby

Success Coach

Bernadine Gerntholtz

Success Coach

Johlene van Schalkwyk

Teacher

Yolande du Plooy

Teacher

Kayo-Fay Tilley

Teacher

Natasha Todd

Teacher

Brendon Vice

Teacher

Annie Parenti

Teacher & Success Coach

Carrie Theron

Teacher

Lenita Kotze

Onboarding Administrator

Klaudia Tikkanen

Administrative Assistant

Partnerships

As a subsidiary of the International School of Flanders (ISF) in Brussels, Belgium, Inventum International benefits from the robust knowledge and experience of the bricks-and-mortar school that has been serving the educational needs of expatriate families for over 25 years. ISF is a fully accredited school, holding prized accreditations from the Council of International Schools (CIS) and Council of British International Schools (COBIS). ISF is also a registered Cambridge Examination Centre and acts as our Belgian partner for Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level exams, offering not only the possibility of examinations, but also practicals and many language examinations. Finally, ISF is a Google Reference school and has a strong background in employing technology to support education, and by building on this partnership, ISF and Inventum are excited to be able to offer future-focused education to the wider world.

Inventum International Online School is a registered online Cambridge International School. We have met all of the standards required by Cambridge International Schools and are, therefore, approved to offer Cambridge qualifications online.

Inventum International Online School is an approved Pearson Centre to offer the iGCSE and iA-Level courses. These courses offer highly flexible online and modular routes to qualifications and Inventum has met all the requirements to be able to deliver these courses.

Inventum International Online School is an approved BTec Centre to offer National Diploma level courses. Inventum International Online School met all the strict requirements and quality standards to be awarded this approval.

Inventum International partners with Educator Impact (Ei Pulse) well-being software used to track and support Learner well-being in real-time. The app helps students to learn to be emotionally intelligent and reach out for help when they need it. It also encourages children to give gratitude to others.

Frequently Asked Questions.

All the tests and exams in the Upper Primary (Year 5 & Year 6) and Lower Secondary (Year 7-Year 9) are internal Inventum exams taken online. For the second year of the IGCSE program (Year 11), AS (Year 12), and A-Levels (Year 13), the exams have to be taken in a physical Cambridge or Pearson exam centre. You can find the list of exam centres worldwide here.

For the Upper Primary (Year 5 & Year 6) and Lower Secondary (Year 7-Year 9), you will receive a certificate from Inventum when you complete a year level. Cambridge issues your certificate for IGCSE. For AS and A-Levels, your certificate comes from Cambridge or Pearson, depending on which board's syllabus you follow.

Successful completion of A-Levels will give you access to universities around the world. This is the most recognised secondary school certificate globally by universities and employers.

In principle, this is possible, but it will require your time and dedication. You will still pay the fees for two years, as you will have access to 121 teaching, live lessons, etc., for both years.

You decide on the study schedule based on your preferences and timetable. Your dedicated study coach can help you make a schedule that suits your circumstances. When choosing Journey 3, you also commit to the live lessons schedule.

We use precision teaching, meaning the live lessons cover only the critical and most difficult parts of the curriculum. On average, there are two live lessons a week per subject.

This will depend on yourself, the number of chosen subjects and the year level, but on average, a full-time Learner spends approximately four hours a day studying.

The Upper Primary (Year 5 & Year 6) and Lower Secondary (Year 7- Year 9) have five mandatory subjects: English, Maths, Science, History and Geography. There are no mandatory subjects for IGCSE (Years 10&11) and A-Level programs (Years 12&13), but you choose them based on your interests and future plans.

For the Upper Primary (Year 5 & Year 6), Lower Secondary (Year 7-Year 9), and IGCSEs (Years 10&11), you will be required, as a full-time student, to take a minimum of five subjects and for the A-Level program (Years 12&13) a minimum of three subjects.

You can complete the application form on our website by clicking the “Apply” button.

Once we receive your application, we will contact you within 48 hours to arrange an onboarding call. During this call, you will be introduced to all our platforms, handbooks, and practices and assigned a dedicated study coach. After this, you are ready to start!

We are a non-selective school and will therefore not require a certain grade average, but we will assess every case individually. Learners need, however, to be fluent in English as this is the language of instruction.

We look at the Learner’s age and previous schooling history to determine the best starting point for them at Inventum. If there are any doubts, we recommend the Learner take a CAT4 test.

Our high flexibility learning model, combined with the level of support Learners can choose from, is a unique feature among online schools. Together with the Learner, we build the learning journey that caters to their individual needs. By following our mindset modules, we ensure they are ready for the future by educating them on emerging technologies and ensuring they grow as individuals.

Cambridge certificate is recognised globally by universities. We do not, however, have agreements with local educational authorities, so it is the parent’s responsibility to check the rules and possible restrictions for homeschooling or online schooling in their home country.

A-Levels ask students to specialise in three or four subjects in depth, while the IB requires six subjects across a broad range plus an extended essay and Theory of Knowledge. Both are recognised for university entry worldwide.

Read the full IB vs A-Levels comparison