The article highlights some of the most unique and amazing schools around the world:
- Green School in Paris: Located in Boulogne-Billancourt district, this school is built in a former industrial zone, featuring grass terraces and a rooftop square. It aims to set an example for eco-friendly urban planning.
- Container School in Amsterdam: The De Kleine Kapitein school in the Netherlands was built from standard shipping containers to address a sudden need for additional educational facilities. Its modular design allows for easy rebuilding and maintenance.
- Providence Practice School: A Big Picture Learning school in Rhode Island, USA, offers an unconventional education approach, combining standard curriculum with vocational education. Students learn in small groups, receive individualized curricula, and focus on internships and real-world skills.
- School of Tractor Drivers in Altai, Russia: This school with a farm focus in Novorossiysk, Altai, teaches subjects related to agriculture, including crop production, mechanics, and agroeconomics. Students gain practical skills in driving and repairing agricultural machinery.
- School for Illegal Immigrants in Tel Aviv: The Bialik-Rogozin school in Israel provides education, along with basic necessities, to refugee and illegal immigrant children from 50 different countries. The school gained attention through the documentary “No Longer Foreigners.”
- No-Obligation School in Toronto: The Canadian Alpha Alternative School emphasizes a non-traditional approach with no grades, homework, or strict schedules. Students shape their day based on their interests, and conflicts are resolved through council discussions involving both students and teachers.
- A School Without Borders - THINK Global School: A unique high school project where students travel to 12 different countries over three years, immersing themselves in local cultures and various disciplines. The focus is on teaching students to be adaptable, understand different cultures, and follow their dreams.
- Nomadic Schools in the Far North: Nomadic schools in Yakutia, Russia, allow reindeer herders’ children to receive an education while maintaining their nomadic lifestyle. These tent-plague schools are equipped with satellite Internet and focus on traditional reindeer herding skills.
- Bunker School in New Mexico: Abo Primary School in Artesia, New Mexico, served as a nuclear fallout shelter during the Cuban missile crisis. Built underground, it featured reinforced exits, disinfection chambers, and supplies for surviving a nuclear attack. The school closed in 1995, and now a new Eco school stands nearby.
These schools showcase diverse and innovative approaches to education, addressing unique challenges and priorities in different regions.