Progressive education in the heart of Ann Arbor
Clonlara School’s Ann Arbor campus provides interest-driven education in a safe, affirming environment. Our teachers balance autonomy with structure, empowering students to learn and grow as individuals and community members.
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A school that meets you where you are.
Clonlara School Ann Arbor fosters creativity, critical thinking, and autonomy in every student through personalized learning and community collaboration.
Flexible
Accredited
Affirming
Interest-Driven
Global
Clonlara is the right fit for:
Families seeking an education that fosters creativity, autonomy, and critical thinking through interest-based learning.
Students who need an environment that honors their pace, needs, and strengths.
Families looking for a school that prioritizes movement, time outdoors, and hands-on learning over technology use.
Students who will benefit from a small, welcoming environment where they’ll be challenged to stretch out of their comfort zone and grow.
Families who need a flexible schedule (3- and 5-day options).
Guidance, Freedom, and a World of Learning Opportunities
Clonlara is an accredited, K–12 nonprofit school established in 1967. We provide a safe, affirming environment where students are challenged to grow personally and academically.
Our expert teachers balance structure with autonomy, supporting students’ foundational skills and knowledge in core subjects while empowering them to explore their interests.
Technology use in classrooms is purposeful, with developmentally appropriate limits. In our younger classrooms, this means learning is almost entirely screen-free.
We encourage students to become active contributors to our school, local, and global communities. Field trips and outdoor activities are an important part of campus life. Students have the option to connect with peers in over 80 countries through virtual Clonlara clubs and events.
We offer post-secondary counseling, AP courses, and college enrollment assistance to help high school students prepare for their future, with an internship program in the works.