🌲 Alma Forest School – A Progressive, Nature‑Centered International School 🌲
Alma Forest School is a unique international microschool near Sotogrande that blends outdoor‑focused learning, creative discovery, and co‑created curricula for students aged 3 to 14. Rooted in nature and exploration, Alma Forest empowers young learners to follow their passions, think independently, and grow through meaningful experiences in and beyond the classroom. 🌍✨
🎓 Holistic Educational Approach
- Inspired by forest school traditions and inquiry‑led learning
- Students co‑create their curriculum with teachers based on interests and emerging questions
- Academically rich with workshops, projects, and transdisciplinary experiences that follow international standards
- Small community where each learner is known, heard, and supported 🌿
🌱 A Community Rooted in Nature
- Set on a Spanish finca just outside Sotogrande, with fields, forests, and animals as part of daily educational life
- Learning takes place both outdoors (forest, beach, farm) and indoors, with the environment as a living classroom
- Emphasis on empathy, independence, and resilience through real‑world exploration
- International community with students from 24+ nationalities 🌍 ✏️
🧒 Learning Stages & Experience
- Escuela Bosque (Ages 3–6): Outdoor‑based preschool; children learn by exploring nature, choosing activities, and engaging in play‑based discovery
- Primary School (Ages 6–11): Builds academic skills through workshops and self‑directed projects tied to students’ interests
- Middle School (Ages 11–14): Students conduct research and design complex projects, with a strong focus on personal initiative and conceptual knowledge
👩🏫 A Close‑Knitted Educational Tribe
- Intentional small school with limited class sizes for personalized growth
- Educators act as co‑learners and guides, fostering mutual respect and shared humanity
- Encourages compassion, collaboration, and critical thinking — beyond classroom walls
- Many families relocate specifically to join Alma Forest’s community due to its ethos and environment
🌟 What Makes Alma Forest Special
- Focus on intrinsic motivation — children learn by pursuing curiosity and joy
- Blends outdoor education with academically challenging, internationally relevant workshops
- Promotes self‑direction, creativity, empathy, and connection with community and nature
- A school where learning feels dynamic, personal, and deeply human ✨
Alma Forest School isn’t just an institution — it’s a community where children thrive as thinkers, doers, and real‑world learners, forging their own paths and discovering the joy of life‑long learning. 🌟
