10 strange schools that make everyone dream

For many people, school can be a rather boring place because they have to bury their heads in books and look at words until their eyes are dizzy. However, in the world there are many unique and impressive schools, maybe because of their modern design that seems to come from the future, or because of their new teaching methods that go against tradition.

Below is a compilation of 15 extremely interesting schools that will make you wish you could study at such places once.

1. Makoto Floating School in Lagos (Nigeria)

Makoto School is probably the only school in the world built right on water.

This floating school is actually a structure built on the surface of a lagoon on the African coast. The Makoto School is an all-age school, designed over three floors and able to withstand rising water levels in the lagoon. With room for classrooms, toilets and a playground, the 93m2 school can accommodate 100 students, even in harsh weather conditions.

2. Cube school in Copenhagen (Denmark)

The "Gymnasium" is a completely open space and has no classrooms.

The school consists of a single, giant classroom that can accommodate 1,100 high school students. Classes are held in a large, glass-enclosed cube called the “gymnasium.” The open space is divided into separate drum-shaped compartments with plenty of comfortable seating, encouraging students to think creatively.

3. Wahroonga Prep (Australia) is a school with a "student-centered" education policy.

Children are the decision makers at Wahroonga Prep.

Aside from its eye-catching exterior design, Wahroonga Prep also has a different approach to education than traditional schools.

All students here have their own study schedule which is arranged by both teachers and parents. They also have the right to make suggestions to improve the teaching process and make studying more comfortable for them. In addition, another special feature of the school is that all classes have very small numbers.

4. Real school in Rhode Island (USA)

Students only learn what their future major requires.

From the very first day of school, students learn what they want to learn. To help young people find their career passion and pursue it, students are paired with mentors who work in the field they want to work in the future. This means students are taught only what they will need for their career. This teaching method is currently used by 55 schools around the world.

5. Public school in Ohio (USA)

At this school, every student is like an office worker with his own cubicle.

The school has no classrooms. In each main room is a large office with 300 cubicles, one for each student. Each student has his or her own computer, which guides them through their individual learning plan. The school is open to all teens from grades 3 to 12.

6. The school that teaches "dangerous" things in San Francisco, California (USA)

What parents forbid you to do can be done here.

Teachers here teach children things that are considered dangerous and that parents often forbid them from doing, and even build their curriculum around that. Students are allowed to get dirty, play with fire, and destroy household appliances. They are also allowed to draw freely to develop their creativity. This educational method aims to help teenagers take charge of their own learning.

7. Gender-neutral school in Stockholm (Sweden)

Regardless of gender, students are treated equally.

The school’s curriculum is built on the principle of complete gender equality. Teachers avoid using male and female pronouns when addressing students. Instead, students are called by their first names or referred to as “they”.

The school’s educational system aims to combat the prejudices and stereotypes that are placed on an individual when he or she feels that he or she is different from others by gender. This approach also contributes greatly to the upbringing of children with a healthy spirit and personality.

8. The brightest school in the world in Stockholm (Sweden)

The school is bright and has Wi-Fi support so students can learn anywhere, anytime.

Instead of traditional library rooms, the school includes multi-purpose “study corridors” with separate spaces to support group presentations required in the curriculum. There are also quiet areas for individual study or small group work. Additionally, all study corridors have Wi-Fi access.

As the focal point of the school’s educational system, the learning corridors encourage collaboration between students and teachers, creating opportunities for interdisciplinary and inter-level learning. The corridors are well-equipped, making the learning process a completely new experience.

9. Silicon Valley School, San Francisco (California)

Here, each student has a tablet instead of notebooks and pens.

This school does not adhere to the basic principles of traditional teaching. The curriculum is geared toward fostering flexible thinking and improving technology skills. Students check in via an iPad, complete fun activities on the device, and use 3D design software to create models of playhouses. The school accepts children from 4 to 14 years old.

10. Steve Jobs School, Amsterdam (Netherlands)

Students at Steve Jobs School plan their own courses according to their individual abilities and interests.

Steve Jobs School is one of those schools that strongly opposes the practice of treating all students the same. According to the school, each child should have an individualized learning plan that is tailored to their talents, skills, and interests. The learning plan is reviewed and revised every six weeks by the student, along with parents and teachers. Steve Jobs School is open to students in grades 4 through 12.

According to GDTĐ