Michael Jackson's mother has decided not to send the star's three children to school - they will reportedly continue learning from home with private tutors.

Katherine Jackson was granted custody of Prince Michael, 12, Paris, 11, and Prince Michael II 'Blanket', seven, after the King of Pop's tragic death in June (09).

The three kids have never attended regular school and speculation was rife that Katherine was set to enrol the youngsters in an exclusive educational institute in California to give them a taste of the real world.

But sources tell celebrity website TMZ.com that the trio will not be attending the Buckley School this autumn, but will continue their home-schooling with the same teachers hired by the late singer.

The website reports the family is keen to provide a "normal" school environment for the kids, even allegedly building a school yard and volleyball court to accommodate outdoor activities.