Clonlara School started with just one small campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Over the years, we’ve expanded our reach through our Off-Campus Program. We are now working to open a second campus in Idanha-a-Nova, Portugal.
Through its affiliation program, Clonlara extends its services to other educational projects aligned with our mission, vision, and pedagogical principles.
In 1967, Clonlara School founded its first campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan, based on the experience, vision and mission of Founder Pat Montgomery, Ph.D.
Building on Clonlara’s highly personalized approach, our redesigned Campus Program offers flexible in-person learning options for kids (grades K–8) with opportunities to build friendships, make new discoveries about what they are interested in learning, and receive academic support.
Through the Clonlara Portugal Association, the Clonlara team is working to open a Campus Program in Portugal, its first campus outside the United States of America – Clonlara School – Idanha.
With the signing of the contract with the City Council of Idanha-a-Nova, for the transfer of a building for the project, on January 13, 2022, Clonlara School begins a new chapter in its history – the realization of the first international school in the municipality of Idanha-a-Nova, in the Beira Baixa region.
The project is, at the moment, at the licensing stage with the Ministry of Education in Portugal, and the opening date depends of it´s legal approvals.
Through its affiliation program, Clonlara extends its services to other educational projects aligned with our mission, vision, and pedagogical principles.
Clonlara School found in Colégio de São José (CSJ) and in its VOAR educational project, the ideal environment to implement its educational model.
The international section of Colégio de São José offers a personalized academic path, based on the criteria of the State of Michigan and Portugal.
In Coimbra, there is now the possibility to participate in a personalized, meaningful, and relevant education at the first international school in the city.
Organized in groups of different ages, students work under the guidance of a tutor, individually, or collectively.
Through its affiliation program, Clonlara extends its services to other educational projects aligned with our mission, vision, and pedagogical principles.
Hope International Academy is a family-oriented school that provides a student-centered and global-minded education, in a safe and nurturing environment. The high school program supports students in grades 9-12, encouraging them to pursue their interests and passions as an integral part of their academic journey.
The school’s community encompasses a wide variety of backgrounds and beliefs and joining Clonlara’s global learning community further broadens student experiences, granting them opportunities to have a positive impact on their community and the world.
Affiliated since 2023
Enraizar’s mission is to foster community development that cares for both people and nature by sharing the best of every citizen, collectively building a peaceful, balanced, and sustainable society.
The Enraizar Learning Center serves children from 4 years old through grade 9. Each child is seen as a unique individual with their own interests, needs, skills, and potential. Through affiliation with Clonlara, Enraizar offers a personalized education for every child, supporting the development of autonomy, creativity, cooperation, and responsibility in every student.
Affiliated since 2023
John Wyatt Montessori (JWM) serves the local communities and provides a high-quality authentic Montessori education. The school offers a true child-centered education in a beautiful home-like environment so that children feel free and relaxed.
At JWM, every child is actively involved in their education. They learn to show their independence, to cooperate with others, and to explore knowledge in different areas of interest. JWM has partnered with Clonlara to offer students and families a personalized program that is tailored to recognizing individual students’ strengths and fulfilling their goals, from primary to high school level.
Affiliated since 2023
The mission of Holon Learning Community is simple: nurture the whole child. Holon believes that education should inspire curiosity, creativity, and innovation. Rather than focusing on conformity, the team embraces individuality and celebrates the unique strengths of each learner.
Their pedagogical approach emphasizes the interconnectedness of all beings and uses the world as an important vehicle for learning. Learners are helped to grow stronger, wiser, and more resilient, creating a community that is enriched by the diversity of its members. Holon’s affiliation with Clonlara allows them to offer their high school students a truly personalized education.
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