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There are so many ways to learn! Browse projects from Clonlara students around the world in our 2026 Global Showcase, from creative work and independent research to entrepreneurship, travel, and community service. See how our learners are creating, exploring, and contributing, and leave them a…

Every October 13, the Ann Arbor Campus celebrates a very special guest. This year, students welcomed Dr. Pat Montgomery with handmade cards, a potato song, and her favorite meal. Read the story, leave Pat a birthday wish, and save on her book during our 59th…

In 2018, Cian Sawyer opened Holon Learning in Nassau, Bahamas, with five students and a different idea of what school could be. Today, it's an officially recognized school and a Clonlara Affiliate. Go inside Holon's journey, from government approval to an unforgettable reunion a world…

What if learning wasn’t something that only happened in a classroom? At Clonlara School, we believe meaningful learning happens everywhere

For 58 years, Clonlara has been a leading advocate of personalized learning. Today, we are excited to extend that work beyond our own programs

What does one of the world’s leading education organizations have to say about homeschooling? Our Pedagogical Research Director, Rosenrot Schülpke, reflects on what UNESCO’s recent report means from Clonlara’s perspective and explains how process-oriented documentation can make the authentic learning taking place across varied educational…

For nearly six decades, Clonlara has supported students in pursuing learning that reflects their interests, goals, and unique paths.

A writer, archer, entrepreneur, and club leader, Clonlara Class of 2026 graduate Oliver combined challenging academics with personal interests and made his high school experience his own.

Os advisors da Clonlara recomendam frequentemente os jogos de tabuleiro como um recurso de aprendizagem significativo. Mas o que os torna tão valiosos? Joana Nóbrega, advisor da Clonlara especializada em jogos de tabuleiro, partilha a sua perspetiva sobre as muitas competências que as crianças podem…

O que significa “proporcionar” arte aos vossos filhos? Leyla, mãe de antigos alunos da Clonlara, encontrou a resposta na interseção entre a experiência vivida e a ciência.

As nossas seis galerias apresentam uma ampla variedade de técnicas artísticas, utilizando diferentes meios, incluindo tinta acrílica, lápis de cera, lápis de cor e aguarela, bem como materiais reutilizados, papel machê, pixels e muito mais!  Quer tenham ou não participado no nosso evento virtual, convidamos-vos…

Como transformar amizades online numa verdadeira comunidade? Um grupo de estudantes da Clonlara School decidiu levar as suas amizades do mundo virtual para o mundo real, organizando um encontro no Parque Ibirapuera, em São Paulo, Brasil. Continue a ler até ao final para encontrar sugestões…