Clonlara School

As the school year comes to an end, many students find themselves focused on final exams. 📚 For seniors, the last year of high school is often filled with university entry requirements, deadlines, and pressure. It’s a busy season, and so much can seem to come down to a test. 📝

But should that be the only way we measure learning? 💭 At Clonlara, we believe a student’s learning journey can’t be represented by a final exam. 💚 We see learning as a continuous process of discovery, growth, academic development, and real-world experience that extends far beyond one moment of assessment.

That’s why our evaluation process looks beyond content knowledge. We invite students to think critically, express creativity, communicate effectively, collaborate with others, and build confidence in their abilities.

If this approach resonates with your family, join our upcoming Q&A session to learn more about Clonlara’s programs and how we support meaningful, personalized learning: https://shorturl.at/01zWH

Board games are more than family fun. They’re powerful tools for meaningful learning. So, what makes them so valuable? 🎲✨

As we celebrate International Tabletop Day, Clonlara advisor Joana Nóbrega shares how, around the game table, children develop strategic thinking, communication and problem-solving skills, and confidence, all naturally while having fun.

What are you waiting for? Make game night part of your learning plan! 🙌🏾

Read Joana's reflections and explore how play can support learning at home ➡️
https://clonlara.org/2026/05/28/board-games-might-be-one-of-the-best-learning-tools-we-overlook/

“My time at Clonlara has made clear that our strength rests on the dedication of those who came before us,” Emma shares. 💚 “Standing on their shoulders, I aim to honor their legacy by elevating the next generation and by building and supporting systems that ensure specialized, inclusive education for all children. Thanks to the work of many, that legacy endures in me and those yet to come.”

With Clonlara since 2002, our technology associate Emma Haskins plays a crucial role in supporting a school that connects students and staff around the world. 💻🌐

We truly appreciate Emma’s commitment to Clonlara’s mission and vision. Her work helps make everything we do possible each day! 🙏🏼

Looking for a school that travels with you? 🛬🧳

Clonlara School goes where you go, supporting your family’s learning lifestyle anywhere in the world. 💚

Curious about a different way to learn?
Talk to us at www.clonlara.org/contact-us 👈

We’re excited to share that Clonlara School has been reaccredited by the Middle States Association (MSA)! 🎉

This renewal reflects our sustained commitment to quality, student well-being. and continuous improvement. 🌎💚

Learn more about Clonlara and our programs: www.clonlara.org

“The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.” ― Oprah Winfrey"

Some parents dream about traveling the world as a family, but concerns about their children’s education can hold them back.

Clonlara’s flexible approach to education is ideal for an adventurous life! Learning can be designed around travel plans, cultural experiences, and family rhythms. Your children can continue learning wherever your dreams take you. 🌍✨

Talk to us about your worldschooling dreams: www.clonlara.org/contact-us 👈

Our team has been busy attending events around the world, representing Clonlara School and connecting in person with our families! 🌎😃

In the latest months, we've hosted Pop-up events in:
🔺 Pont du Château, France
🔺 La Herradura, Spain
🔺 Salema, Portugal
🔺 Toulouse, France
🔺 Essen, Germany

We've also attended:
🔹 .pt in Guimarães, Portugal
🔹 Jornadas de Educación Libre, in Extremadura, Spain

Our Pedagogical Research Director, Rosenrot Schülpke, also spoke at , in Prague, one of the largest educational conferences in the Czech Republic! ✨ Rose’s session explored family travel as an educational space, drawing on research with roadschoolers and worldschoolers, and examining learning processes connected to being on the move.

Check out some snapshots from these recent events! 😉

Does your student love spending time in the kitchen? What if your kitchen could become a classroom? 🍳

Cooking is a wonderful way to connect learning across subjects, blending math, science, language arts, social studies, art, and even physical education into meaningful, hands-on experiences in the kitchen. 🥘🍲

Here are some ideas to inspire your next cross-curricular cooking adventure! ➡️

Dreaming of exploring the world without putting education on hold? 🌎✈️

That’s exactly what inspired Helena’s family to choose Clonlara School. 💚 “I received great references and chose this path so we could travel as a family without compromising the quality of our children’s education,” her mother shares.

With the freedom to learn from anywhere, Helena’s journey took her across England and France and even included a few months living in Amsterdam! Along the way, learning became deeply connected to real life.

“I conducted my research by analyzing Dutch consumer behavior and visiting second-hand clothing shops in Amsterdam and Utrecht. In my presentation, I described what I observed and the many benefits that sustainable and second-hand fashion bring to society, the environment, and the fashion industry.” 🏷️🛍️

At Clonlara, Helena loved connecting subjects and building projects around her interests, going beyond a traditional curriculum. Literature, for example, became a gateway to understanding history in a more meaningful way. 📚 In fact, becoming an engaged reader was one of her proudest achievements!

“I chose to read books written by women, an interest that led me to explore women’s experiences throughout history and to learn about remarkable feminists who fought for women's rights.” This passion even led her to create a student club where she shared her discoveries about women authors such as Jane Austen and Clarice Lispector.

Looking back, Helena feels prepared not only academically, but personally. 🌟 “Through cultural learning experiences, meaningful projects, fieldwork, and strong pedagogical support, I was empowered in many ways to grow as a person, developing creativity and resilience.”

Clonlara goes wherever families go, supporting learning anywhere in the world! 🗺️📍 Contact us to discover our Off-Campus Program: www.clonlara.org/contact-us