10 strange schools that make everyone dream

For many people, school can be a rather boring place, with the constant need to bury your head in books and look at words until your eyes are dizzy. However, in the world, there are many unique and impressive schools, perhaps through modern design that seems to come from the future, or thanks to 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 water of a lagoon on the African coast. The Makoto School is an all-age school designed to withstand rising water levels in the lagoon on three levels. With room for classrooms, toilets, and a playground, the 93 square meter 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 cube called the “gymnasium.” The open space is divided into separate drum-shaped compartments with comfortable seating, encouraging creative thinking.

3. Wahroonga Prep (Australia) – 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 going to school 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 passion and pursue it, students are paired with mentors who work in the field they want to work in. 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 in grades 3 through 12.

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

Whatever parents forbid you to do, you can do 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 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 features 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.

Central to the school’s educational system, the corridors encourage collaboration between students and teachers, providing opportunities for interdisciplinary and cross-level learning. The corridors are well-equipped, transforming the learning process into a completely new experience.

9. Silicon Valley School, San Francisco (California)

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

This school doesn’t conform to the basic rules of traditional education. Instead, the curriculum is geared toward fostering flexible thinking and improving technology skills. Students check in on an iPad, complete fun activities on the device, and use 3D design software to create their own playhouses. The school accepts children from ages 4 to 14.

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 the schools that strongly opposes the one-size-fits-all approach to education. 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 their parents and teachers. Steve Jobs School is open to students in grades 4 through 12.

According to GDTĐ