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We visited over 100 of the most innovative schools worldwide to understand the best practices that make them exceptional.
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Kabul
Afghanistan
Age 9-18
Afghanistan National Institute of Music
Methodologies
Learning by tinkering / making
Challenge-based learning
New York
United States of America
PK-12
Avenues: The World School
Methodologies
Learning by tinkering / making
Social entrepreneurship learning
Experience-based learning
Place-based learning
Sustainability-based learning
Ajmer
India
All
Barefoot College
Methodologies
Passion projects – learning without limits
Design thinking
Social entrepreneurship learning
Peer-to-peer, crowd-sourced and social learning
Project-based learning
Place-based learning
Flora Hill
Australia
Grade 7-10
Bendigo South East College
Methodologies
Authentic learning – real world activities
Deep dive learning & Deeper Learning
Project-based learning
Berwick
Australia
Primary
Berwick Lodge Primary School
Methodologies
Authentic learning – real world activities
Agile learning
Peer-to-peer, crowd-sourced and social learning
Brisbane
Australia
Primary
Bethany Lutheran Primary School
Methodologies
Agile learning
Peer-to-peer, crowd-sourced and social learning
Providence
United States of America
Age 5-18
Big Picture Learning
Methodologies
Authentic learning – real world activities
Passion projects – learning without limits
Internship based learning
Project-based learning
New York
United States of America
PK-8
Blue School
Methodologies
Authentic learning – real world activities
Design thinking
Project-based learning
San Francisco
United States of America
K-12
Brightworks School
Methodologies
Authentic learning – real world activities
Design thinking
Learning by tinkering / making
New York
United States of America
Age 12-21
Broome Street Academy
Methodologies
Experience-based learning
Phenomenon-based learning
Newcastle
Australia
Secondary
Callaghan College
Methodologies
Authentic learning – real world activities
Passion projects – learning without limits
Design thinking
Madrid
Spain
Age 11-18
Centro de Formación Padre Piquer
Methodologies
Passion projects – learning without limits
Deep dive learning & Deeper Learning
Place-based learning
Challenge-based learning
Decatur
United States of America
K-3
Clairemont Elementary School
Methodologies
Passion projects – learning without limits
Design thinking
Learning by tinkering / making
Detroit
United States of America
Grade 9-12
Clintondale High School
Methodologies
Authentic learning – real world activities
Passion projects – learning without limits
Deep dive learning & Deeper Learning
Project-based learning
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Age 2-12
Colegio Aletheia
Methodologies
Passion projects – learning without limits
Deep dive learning & Deeper Learning
Design thinking
Learning by tinkering / making
Santiago
Chile
K-8
Colegio Cardenal de Cracovia
Methodologies
Deep dive learning & Deeper Learning
Agile learning
Design thinking
Bogotá
Colombia
K-12
Colegio Rochester
Methodologies
Authentic learning – real world activities
Deep dive learning & Deeper Learning
Learning through adventure
Nature-based learning
Madrid
Spain
Age 3-12
Colegio Santa María
Methodologies
Deep dive learning & Deeper Learning
Experience-based learning
Challenge-based learning
Barcelona
Spain
K-12
Col·legi Montserrat
Methodologies
Authentic learning – real world activities
Deep dive learning & Deeper Learning
Agile learning
Santa Monica
United States of America
K-12
Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences
Methodologies
Service learning
Learning by tinkering / making
Project-based learning
Sydney
Australia
Grade 7-12
Delany College
Methodologies
Learning by tinkering / making
Project-based learning
Place-based learning
Game-based learning
Challenge-based learning
Mumbai
India
Age 3-18
Door Step School
Methodologies
Mobile learning
Learning through adventure
Place-based learning
Stockholm
Sweden
Preschool
Egalia Pre-School
Methodologies
Authentic learning – real world activities
Learning by tinkering / making
Project-based learning
Eltham
Australia
Age 3-11
Eltham Primary School
Methodologies
Learning by tinkering / making
Experience-based learning
Play-based learning
Nature-based learning
Bogotá
Colombia
K-12
Escuela Nueva
Methodologies
Authentic learning – real world activities
Deep dive learning & Deeper Learning
Project-based learning
Hawaii
United States of America
Grade 7-9
Ewa Makai Middle School
Methodologies
Authentic learning – real world activities
Agile learning
Project-based learning
Ballarat
Australia
University
Federation College
Methodologies
Design thinking
Experience-based learning
Project-based learning
Place-based learning
Columbia
United States of America
K-5
Forest Lake Elementary School
Methodologies
Authentic learning – real world activities
Design thinking
Learning by tinkering / making
Project-based learning
Challenge-based learning
Alexandria
United States of America
Grade 6-8
Francis C. Hammond Middle School
Methodologies
Multilingual learning (culture tribes)
Passion projects – learning without limits
Design thinking
Tachikawa
Japan
Age 3-5
Fuji Kindergarten
Methodologies
Place-based learning
Play-based learning
Nature-based learning
Teacher network
South Korea
Teachers
Future Class Network
Methodologies
Deep dive learning & Deeper Learning
Design thinking
Project-based learning
Grand Rapids
United States of America
Grade 6-7
Grand Rapids Public Museum School
Methodologies
Mobile learning
Learning through adventure
Experience-based learning
Perth
Australia
Grade 1-12
Hale School
Methodologies
Authentic learning – real world activities
Design thinking
Experience-based learning
Project-based learning
Challenge-based learning
Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
Age 3-11
Hartsholme Academy
Methodologies
Deep dive learning & Deeper Learning
Design thinking
Place-based learning
Challenge-based learning
New York
United States of America
Grade 10-12
Harvey Milk High School
Methodologies
Agile learning
Place-based learning
Phenomenon-based learning
Helsinki
Finland
Age 5-9
Hello Ruby School
Methodologies
Authentic learning – real world activities
Peer-to-peer, crowd-sourced and social learning
Project-based learning
San Diego
United States of America
K-12
High Tech High School
Methodologies
Authentic learning – real world activities
Design thinking
Learning by tinkering / making
Place-based learning
Adelaide
Australia
Grade 7-12
Immanuel College
Methodologies
Authentic learning – real world activities
Design thinking
Learning by tinkering / making
Experience-based learning
London
United Kingdom
University
Imperial College
Methodologies
Authentic learning – real world activities
Passion projects – learning without limits
Design thinking
Challenge-based learning
Several locations
Peru
K-12
Innova Schools
Methodologies
Authentic learning – real world activities
Passion projects – learning without limits
Design thinking
Geneva
Switzerland
Age 3-19
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Methodologies
Service learning
Deep dive learning & Deeper Learning
Learning by tinkering / making
Online
United States of America
Teachers
Khan Academy
Methodologies
Passion projects – learning without limits
Deep dive learning & Deeper Learning
Peer-to-peer, crowd-sourced and social learning
Kiama
Australia
K-6
Kiama Public School
Methodologies
Authentic learning – real world activities
Mobile learning
Place-based learning
Nature-based learning
Several locations
Sweden
Age 10-16
Kunskapsskolan
Methodologies
Mobile learning
Project-based learning
Place-based learning
Arlington
United States of America
K-5
K.W. Barrett Elementary School
Methodologies
Learning by tinkering / making
Project-based learning
Place-based learning
Game-based learning
Challenge-based learning
Chicago
United States of America
Grade 9-12
Lake View High School
Methodologies
Multilingual learning (culture tribes)
Deep dive learning & Deeper Learning
Place-based learning
Several locations
Finland
K-9
Liikkuva Koulu - Finnish Schools on the Move
Methodologies
Passion projects – learning without limits
Place-based learning
Play-based learning
Several locations
Brazil
Age 0-14
Lumiar
Methodologies
Passion projects – learning without limits
Design thinking
Learning by tinkering / making
Project-based learning
Place-based learning
London, Rome & Paris
UK, Italy & France
Age 11-18
Marymount International School
Methodologies
Multilingual learning (culture tribes)
Deep dive learning & Deeper Learning
Place-based learning
Challenge-based learning
Rochdale
United Kingdom
Age 11-16
Matthew Moss High School
Methodologies
Authentic learning – real world activities
Passion projects – learning without limits
Project-based learning
Phenomenon-based learning
New York
United States of America
Grade 6-12
Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School
Methodologies
Internship based learning
Experience-based learning
Project-based learning
Challenge-based learning
Napa
United States of America
Grade 9-12
New Tech High School
Methodologies
Authentic learning – real world activities
Passion projects – learning without limits
Deep dive learning & Deeper Learning
Project-based learning
Sydney
Australia
K-12
Northern Beaches Christian School
Methodologies
Authentic learning – real world activities
Deep dive learning & Deeper Learning
Design thinking
Project-based learning
Place-based learning
Boston
United States of America
Age 5-18
NuVu School
Methodologies
Design thinking
Learning by tinkering / making
Social entrepreneurship learning
Place-based learning
Sustainability-based learning
Wilmington
United States of America
K-5
Odyssey Charter School
Methodologies
Multilingual learning (culture tribes)
Design thinking
Kasoa
Ghana
K-12
Omega Schools
Methodologies
Passion projects – learning without limits
Deep dive learning & Deeper Learning
Learning by tinkering / making
Place-based learning
Copenhagen
Denmark
HSC
Ørestad Gymnasium
Methodologies
Authentic learning – real world activities
Agile learning
Peer-to-peer, crowd-sourced and social learning
Place-based learning
Bhopal
India
All
Parvarish - The Museum School
Methodologies
Authentic learning – real world activities
Mobile learning
Learning through adventure
Place-based learning
West Palm Beach
United States of America
K-5
Pine Jog Elementary School
Methodologies
Service learning
Learning by tinkering / making
Project-based learning
Place-based learning
Nature-based learning
Bangalore
India
All
Project DEFY - Design education for yourself
Methodologies
Authentic learning – real world activities
Passion projects – learning without limits
Learning by tinkering / making
Brooklyn
United States of America
Age 9-14
P-TECH (Pathways in Technology Early College High School)
Methodologies
Internship based learning
Agile learning
Project-based learning
New York
United States of America
Grade 6-11
Quest to Learn High School
Methodologies
Authentic learning – real world activities
Place-based learning
Game-based learning
Ahmedabad
India
Educators
Riverside Learning Center
Methodologies
Authentic learning – real world activities
Design thinking
Project-based learning
Place-based learning
San Francisco
United States of America
Adults
Samaschool
Methodologies
Passion projects – learning without limits
Service learning
Learning by tinkering / making
Social entrepreneurship learning
Project-based learning
Sevenoaks
United Kingdom
Age 11-18
Sevenoaks School
Methodologies
Learning by tinkering / making
Social entrepreneurship learning
Experience-based learning
Place-based learning
Sustainability-based learning
Smethwick
United Kingdom
Age 11-19
Shireland Collegiate Academy
Methodologies
Passion projects – learning without limits
Deep dive learning & Deeper Learning
Learning by tinkering / making
Project-based learning
Several locations
Global
All
SOLE (Self-Organized Learning Environment) School
Methodologies
Authentic learning – real world activities
Mobile learning
Learning by tinkering / making
Social entrepreneurship learning
Peer-to-peer, crowd-sourced and social learning
Springdale
United States of America
K-5
Sonora Elementary School
Methodologies
Authentic learning – real world activities
Game-based learning
Play-based learning
Sra Pou Village
Cambodia
All
Sra Pou Vocational School
Methodologies
Learning by tinkering / making
Social entrepreneurship learning
Experience-based learning
Project-based learning
Seattle
United States of America
Grade 9-11
Summit Sierra
Methodologies
Passion projects – learning without limits
Design thinking
Project-based learning
Renton
United States of America
K-4
Talbot Hill Elementary School
Methodologies
Agile learning
Social entrepreneurship learning
Experience-based learning
Project-based learning
Place-based learning
Rotorua
New Zealand
K-13
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Koutu
Methodologies
Multilingual learning (culture tribes)
Passion projects – learning without limits
Learning through adventure
Experience-based learning
Melbourne
Australia
Age 11-18
Templestowe College
Methodologies
Project-based learning
Nature-based learning
Bali
Indonesia
High school
The Green School
Methodologies
Deep dive learning & Deeper Learning
Social entrepreneurship learning
Sustainability-based learning
Vershire
United States of America
Grade 11
The Mountain School
Methodologies
Authentic learning – real world activities
Sustainability-based learning
Nature-based learning
San Francisco
United States of America
K-12
The Nueva Schools
Methodologies
Design thinking
Learning by tinkering / making
Social entrepreneurship learning
Place-based learning
Sustainability-based learning
New York
United States of America
Grade 11-12
THINK Global School
Methodologies
Learning by tinkering / making
Social entrepreneurship learning
Experience-based learning
Place-based learning
Sustainability-based learning
Pollenzo
Italy
University
University of Gastronomic Sciences
Methodologies
Authentic learning – real world activities
Mobile learning
Experience-based learning
Vail
United States of America
Grade 5-12
Vail Ski & Snowboard Academy
Methodologies
Mobile learning
Learning by tinkering / making
Project-based learning
Gurgaon
India
Age 3-10
Vega School
Methodologies
Passion projects – learning without limits
Project-based learning
Place-based learning
Challenge-based learning
Helsinki
Finland
Grade 1-12
Viikki Teacher Training School
Methodologies
Deep dive learning & Deeper Learning
Design thinking
Learning by tinkering / making
San Francisco
United States of America
Grade 6-8
Visitacion Valley Middle School
Methodologies
Authentic learning – real world activities
Deep dive learning & Deeper Learning
Experience-based learning
Several locations
Sweden
Preschool to Secondary
Vittra Schools
Methodologies
Authentic learning – real world activities
Deep dive learning & Deeper Learning
Project-based learning
Place-based learning
Melbourne
Australia
Primary
Wooranna Park Primary School
Methodologies
Authentic learning – real world activities
Passion projects – learning without limits
Design thinking
Project-based learning
Doncaster
United Kingdom
Age 11-19
XP School
Methodologies
Experience-based learning
Project-based learning
Grand Rapids
United States of America
Grade 6
Zoo School
Methodologies
Passion projects – learning without limits
Design thinking
Experience-based learning
Project-based learning
Place-based learning