15 most unusual schools in the world

Here are the fifteen most unusual schools in the world. Some of them will surely make you regret that your school looked very different.

Makoko Floating School, Nigeria

This floating school is in a unique building built on the water and located in Africa. Here, not only children can learn, but also adults. The building was built exactly to draw attention to the rising level of water in the lagoon. There are classes and playgrounds. An unusual vessel can safely accommodate about a hundred children, even if the weather leaves much to be desired.

School in Cuba, Denmark

This school represents one huge room, attended by more than a thousand students. The study here is organized in a huge glass cube. The open space is divided into separate sections by sectors with comfortable seats. This design encourages the flexibility of the mind and the work of the imagination.

School with an individual approach to students, Australia

In addition to the unusual and bright interior design, this school is also distinguished by an unusual learning strategy. All students have their own individual training plan, which is compiled by teachers and parents. Children have the right to make their own suggestions about improving the educational process and how to make it more comfortable. Another distinguishing feature of this school is that all its classes include only a few students.

School of the real world, United States of America

From the very beginning, students will learn what they like. To help adolescents find their interests, they are put to work in pairs with teachers working in those areas in which children want to work sooner or later, too. This means that they are trained only what will really be required in their future career. This educational strategy is adopted in fifty-five schools around the world.

School that looks like an office, United States of America

There are no classes in this school. Inside the main room is a large office with three hundred jobs - one for each student. Everyone has their own computer, which helps to pass an individual educational plan. Students learn on their own, and if they have questions, they turn to the instructors for help. The school is open to students from the youngest to the oldest.

School where children are taught "dangerous" things, United States of America

Teachers at this school made a list of the most dangerous things parents usually forbid their children to do, and decided to teach it exactly! Children here are allowed to get dirty, play with fire, disassemble household appliances and draw, all in one day. Thanks to this strategy, children themselves choose the plan they are studying.

Gender-neutral school, Sweden

The educational program of this Swedish school is based on the principle of complete equality between students. Teachers here do not use the pronouns "he" and "she." Instead, children are called by name. The system is aimed at combating stereotypes. It is believed that such a pedagogical device helps to raise mentally balanced children.

Bright kindergarten, Sweden

Instead of the traditional library in this original kindergarten, "educational corridors" are used, in which there are special spaces for the presentation of presentations on the educational program. There are also places for quiet instruction and small group projects. Everywhere there is access to wireless internet. Such an organization helps to cooperate with children and teachers, providing education at the interdisciplinary level. Modern equipment of the corridors raises the learning process to a new, more advanced level.

School of Silicon Valley, United States of America

This school is not associated with the traditional approach to education. Here they try to teach children to think flexibly, to improve their skills in working with technology. Children use tablets, on which they compose lists of their lessons, as well as learn three-dimensional design. At school, children from four to fourteen years old are engaged.

Steve Jobs School, Netherlands

The Steve Jobs School promotes an impersonal approach, all students are treated equally. Each student has his own individual educational plan, which takes into account his talents, skills and interests. The plan is evaluated and adapted every six weeks according to the interests of each child, his parents and the teacher. The school accepts students of junior, middle and senior classes.

School that promotes compassion and creativity, United States of America

The founders of this educational institution are sure that the school should look like a playground. In their opinion, such training encourages students to spend more time studying. Children in junior classes discuss ecology, create 3D models and other objects that develop imagination.

School, where they study in the mountains and caves, Sweden

It is unlikely that someone in this school will be bored: its creators are experienced designers who managed to come up with a truly fabulous world. Children here can climb a mountain, sit in a cave and chatter under a tree. There are no rooms in the building, this is an open space. Students use computers for training, which includes music, dance and art.

School without subjects, Canada

In this school, the students themselves play the role of teachers. Teachers here play the role of observers, they can only help with advice, but they do not force you to do anything. The school does not have homework or strictly timetables. Students at any age attend only those classes that they want. In addition, they decide how to spend the day at school and what to do.

The Greenest School in the World, France

It seems that every square meter here is used as a lawn. The roof of the building and the backyards are covered with grass. It is believed that sitting in dusty classes is harmful, and students should receive as much fresh air as possible. In warm weather, studies take place right on the lawn.

School without pressure and stress, Estonia

While studying, students can sit anywhere and communicate with friends, and if they are tired, you can even lie down. The atmosphere is very positive and relaxed. The school has a library, a gym, a meeting hall and a youth club.