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Most schools on the planet are similar in many ways - students go there in the morning and return home in the afternoon with an armful of homework. But it turns out that there are absolutely amazing and unique schools that are radically different from common standards. We have prepared a review of the 10 most unusual schools in the world, each of which will surprise you with something.

Cave school in China

Dongzhong Mid - Primary School in a cave in the mountain village of Miao in the Chinese province of Guizhou. The province is one of the poorest regions in China and has received very little government subsidies. In 1984, the local community decided to build a school in a mountain cave. There was enough space there for 9 teachers and almost 200 students.

Many students spent about 6 hours traveling to school and back, but there was no other school in the vicinity. The school existed for 23 years, after which the authorities closed it, declaring that China is “not a community of cavemen.” "a community of cavemen."

School in a boat, Bangladesh

Bangladesh experiences twice-yearly floods, during which millions of people are cut off from big land, electricity and basic necessities. Naturally, it becomes impossible for children to attend school. To combat the problems caused by annual floods, non-profit organization Shidhulai Swanirvar Sangstha has come up with a brilliant solution - floating houses, health centers and schools.

The organization has opened about 100 boat schools, each of which receives the necessary energy from solar panels, is equipped with a laptop, Internet access and a small library. At the same time, the school itself picks up children from home in the morning and takes them home after school, like a school bus. Since the opening of such schools in 2002, 70,000 children have already received education in them.

School on a railway platform, India

In 1985, Inderit Kurana, school teacher from the Indian city of Orissa decided that it was time to fight illiteracy and founded the Ruchika School Social Service Organization (RSSO). This organization built the world's first school on the railway platform.

Thanks to this school, more than 4,000 Indian children received education. The system works very simply - street children and children from low-income families are picked up at stations, and then taught to read and write.

Abo Elementary School, USA

Abo Primary School is proud to be the first land-based school in the United States. In the midst cold war when the United States was close to nuclear war with the Soviet Union, President John F. Kennedy promised to create public and private structures that could serve as nuclear shelters. Authorities in the city of Artesia in New Mexico decided to build an underground school that could also function as a shelter in case of a nuclear strike.

The school is completely underground, and a children's playground is built on its roof. The school has three different entrances, each protected by an 800 kg steel door. Behind the door there is a room with a decontamination shower. The school was reportedly able to withstand radiation and withstand a 20-megaton blast.

At one time, it also had a morgue, an autonomous generator with a supply of fuel, an autonomous ventilation system and supplies of food and medicine. Despite all this, many students who attended the school had no idea that they were studying in a bomb shelter. Abo School was closed in 1995 due to increasing maintenance costs.

The most difficult primary school to reach, China

Gulu is a little-known village located in the Hanyuan Mountains of Sichuan Province, China. The only way to get to the village is the “luoma path” - a road with numerous zigzag turns, narrow passages between stone walls and rickety bridges. On one of the mountains surrounding the village is the village's primary school.

High School for Sexual Minorities

School Harvey Milk High School in New York, named after politician and activist for gay rights Harvey Milk. It was built so that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and other similar students would not experience discrimination. The school claims that its doors are open to any student, regardless of their sexual orientation or other preferences.

School "Work Now"

Prostitution is legal in Spain, and there are currently between 200,000 and 400,000 prostitutes working in the country. The school called Trabajo Ya, which means “work now,” was opened in Valencia to teach prostitutes the most effective techniques for the job. The school offers "a basic course in professional prostitution with maximum efficiency" and also provides employment for its graduates of both sexes.

The training lasts for one week and includes theory and practice classes. For 100€ (about $120) students receive lessons on the history and evolution of prostitution and business skills. They attend daily two-hour practical skills classes, during which students learn about the types and capabilities of sex toys and are introduced to the Kama Sutra.

Philadelphia School of the Future

In West Philadelphia, the School of the Future opened in 2006, where students do not need textbooks. Instead they use computers. Math, for example, is taught using the OneNote application, and teachers use computer-based interactive whiteboards instead of traditional blackboards and chalk. Students are provided with personal digital lockers that can be opened using an ID card.

The school faced a number of problems after its opening. There were problems with leadership among students, and the weak level of technical training affected. However, the school soon gained great popularity, and students began to achieve high grades in mathematics and reading. And familiarity with Microsoft Office and other programs gives students more high chance find a job after graduation.

Brooklyn Free School

Brooklyn free school is divided into two parts: high school for children aged 11 to 18 and primary school for students aged 4 to 11. There is no curriculum, students can choose any class they like, they are also allowed to play truant, if they so wish.

Some students may decide to be alone and do their homework, others may decide to play, go for a walk, or just sleep. There are classes in which students watch and discuss TV shows. In others, students compare prices in city restaurants. There are no tests, homework or exams at school.

Witch school

Witch school teaches witchcraft to aspiring witches around the world. Although most of its 40,000 students are taught online, the school has a building where students can attend real-life lessons. Since its opening, the school has been located in Roseville, Chicago, and later moved to Salem, Massachusetts. The move became necessary because the school began to be persecuted by Christian communities.

Children do not always try to avoid going to school. In fact, some students are willing to travel long and life-threatening distances to attend classes! We have prepared a story about.

Every parent who has decided to send their child to , is interested in the question - how to choose this school correctly, where the child will be more comfortable and learn best? There are many national and world ratings - in this article we have collected information about the most exclusive, prestigious, their unshakable reputation and the highest level of academic services have been tested by time and thousands of students. Take a closer look: maybe one of the options will suit you too?

Charterhouse School was founded back in 1611 and has been located on its current site (more than 250 acres in Surrey) since 1872. The institution is distinguished by excellent academic results of students, as well as a focus on theater and dramatic arts: students organize a minimum of 7 full-fledged productions during the year, subsequently many students enter the prestigious LAMDA college. Additionally, there are more than 80 clubs and communities of interest - everyone will have the opportunity to show their inclinations and talents.

• Notable Alumni: Jeremy Hunt, Peter Gabriel, Jonathan Dimbleby
• Tuition fees: £36,774 per academic year.

British co-educational private school foreign students was founded in 1912. It's quite large educational institution: every year more than a thousand students aged from 3 to 19 years can study here (accommodation from 5 years). The school is divided into four sections for different age categories of students: from 3 to 10 years old, from 10 to 14 years old and from 15 to 19 years old. The college received its name in honor of Queen Ethelburga, who brought Christianity to the northern part of Great Britain. Today the school's campus is located in a tranquil rural area in Yorkshire. The place is considered one of the most popular from a tourist point of view, since just half an hour’s drive from here there are 2 most interesting cities- York and Harrogate. One of them invariably attracts romantics from all over the world, while the other preserves the heritage of true English Gothic.

• Tuition fee: from 12196 GBP per trimester.

Located in Lausanne, a famous resort in the French-speaking canton of Switzerland, next to the huge and picturesque Lake Geneva: the school was managed directly by the founding family for more than 130 years. Most of the windows of the residential residences (in total the school accommodates up to 100 boarders in 5 houses) offer magnificent views of the lake or the Swiss Alps. In addition to excellent conditions for academic and creative development, the school provides opportunities for skiing and eco-hiking: from January to April, schoolchildren spend almost every weekend on the best slopes of Switzerland.

• Tuition fees: £50,670-55,652 per academic year.

This modern American school is located in the very center of New York. Students of all ages are accepted here - from very young students of seven years old to teenagers 15-18 years old. Therefore, the programs here are divided into several categories: elementary school, middle school and high school. The oldest students study at Leman Manhattan Preparatory School on a full board basis, and students under 15 years old undergo only full-time education. LMPS is included in educational organization Meritas. The school has a high academic level, which is annually confirmed by students who managed to enter various leading universities around the world.

• Tuition fees: from 36,000 US dollars per semester with accommodation.

One of Canada's leading and most prestigious private schools, Ridley College, is located in the province of Ontario. During the academic year, up to 600 students from 11 to 18 years old can study here, 20% of whom are foreigners. Ridley College is one of the top 50 Canadian boarding schools. And all because it offers its students a high level of training, allowing them to eventually enter the desired university. The share of such students is almost 100%. Ridley College has graduated many students whose successes the school is proud of today, and whose names are known throughout the country and the world.

• Notable alumni: aeronautical engineer Frederick Baldwin, professor of medicine J. I. Bell, Oscar nominee Hume Cronyn
• Cost: from 31,850 Canadian dollars per semester.

15) (Austria)

The Austrian school St Gilgen International School has an impeccable reputation as educational institution international format. Every year, from September to July, about 250 children, schoolchildren and teenagers from various countries attend the school. For children 9-18 years old, all the necessary educational programs are offered: primary and secondary school courses, IB preparation for it for high school. Language of instruction - German and English. During the holidays, a summer camp is organized on the school campus.

• Tuition fee: from 16,400 euros with accommodation per trimester.

16) (Switzerland)

St. George's School is a private boarding school of English origin. In 1927, an educational institution in Switzerland was founded by graduates of Oxford University - St. George's School became the first institution of this class in the country. Training program here offers the same direction as the national British one. Students study not only in English, but also in French and German (there is a large selection of language programs during summer holidays). The educational institution ranks among the top boarding schools in the country, since graduates of St. 100% of George's School continue their studies at prestigious universities around the world.

Tuition fees: from 94,760 Swiss francs per year with accommodation.

17) (France)

The prestigious French private boarding school Ecole des Roches is located in the suburbs of Paris. This educational institution has an international status, so students come here from a variety of countries, starting from the age of 6. The school itself consists of three separate structures, a primary school (Versailles campus), a secondary school (Normandy campus) and language classes(the training center is located in Paris). The school is among the top 20 best secondary schools in the country based on the results of final exams.

Tuition fee: from €12,200 per trimester full board.

18) (USA, California)

The Webb Schools consists of two educational structures: this is a women's private boarding school, Vivian Webb School, and a men's private boarding school, Webb School of California. Despite the fact that each institution has its own tasks, they work towards a common goal. The Webb Schools campus is located on the shore Pacific Ocean- this is an excellent picturesque place for training children from 15 to 18 years old. In total, the school will accommodate 400 students, local and foreign students (the latter about 20% of total number). The Webb Schools is proud of the success of its students and with good reason: GPA for the SAT exam is 1970. With such results, graduates of the institution easily enter leading universities not only in the United States, but also in European countries.

• Notable Alumni: Goodreads.com founder Otis Y. Chandler, former US Secretary of Energy James D. Watkins, TalkingPointsMemo.com editor and publisher Josh Marshall, Vineyard owner John Trefethen, writer John Scalzi
• Tuition fees: from $60,845 per academic year.

19) (Switzerland)

This is one of the oldest private schools in Switzerland, located in the French part of the country - in the city of Montreux. The institution's campus is located in a picturesque location, from where you can reach the Swiss capital in just an hour. Institut Monte Rosa is a family-type educational institution and is among the TOP 5 prestigious schools in the country. The students of this elite school receive real European education, guaranteed high quality, while receiving education according to the best Swiss traditions and standards. Thanks to the intimate atmosphere and a small number of students (up to 65 people), teachers give each student maximum amount attention. And this increases their chances of entering prestigious universities - the European University in Montreux, BSL in Lausanne, Schiller in Leysin, Webster in Geneva, and so on.

• Tuition fees: from 20,300 Swiss francs per trimester.

20) (Scotland)

IN private school Fettes college educates students from 7-18 years old from different countries around the world. This is a prestigious secondary education institution located in Scotland. Fettes College is also one of only three Scottish schools to proudly hold IB World School status. The boarding school curriculum combines elements of the British, Welsh and Scottish educational systems, so students can choose one of training courses: A-Level, International Baccalaureate and Highers.

• Notable Alumni: Former English Prime Minister Tony Blair
• Tuition fee: from 7530 Swiss francs per trimester.

21) (Switzerland)

Founded in 1889 as Institute Dr. Schmidt, the school has had its current name since the 1930s. The institution has always been distinguished by its strict confidentiality policy regarding its students, its closeness and elitism, and the highest level of security: this is why many children of politicians, diplomats, royals and ruling families from all over the world. The territorial location of the campus opens up great opportunities for both winter (alpine skiing, snowboarding, skating) and summer (water skiing, swimming, sailing) sports.

• Tuition fees: £66,777 per academic year.

22) (Switzerland)

It was opened in 1960 and quickly began to gain popularity among parents all over the world. Educational courses are provided here even for children from 2 years old (preparatory classes like kindergarten), and the bilingual education program is English and French. So, in primary school students study 70% of disciplines in English, and 30% in French, subsequently the ratio becomes 50%/50%. Bilingualism significantly increases graduates' chances of entering the most prestigious universities in the world and provides a career advantage when looking for work after university.

• Tuition fees: £69,573 per academic year.

23) (Switzerland)

One of the oldest private boarding schools in Switzerland (founded 1910), one of the most expensive schools peace. The institution provides the opportunity to study in the traditional French educational system, British and international. The school is famous for its expeditions with students: groups visited Cambodia, Ghana, Tanzania, conquered Kilimanjaro, Meru and Cotopaxi.

• Notable alumni: Princess Mary (Denmark), Prince Guillaume (Hereditary Duke of Luxembourg), Jacques Villeneuve
• Tuition fees: £79,528 per academic year.

24) (Switzerland)

Founded in 1949, the school combines effective training in the IB and IGCSE programs with a rich program of adventures, hikes and excursions, and expeditions to various countries around the world. Sports are popular (including skiing - the campus is located near the famous alpine resort of Chezier-Villars and offers views of Mont Blanc). Much attention is paid to the psychological comfort and moral development of students: for example, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays the whole school gathers for twenty minutes of morning meditation.

• Notable Alumni: Pietro Dova, Princess Tatiana (Greece and Denmark), Michael Gill
• Tuition fees: £81,595 per academic year.

25) (Switzerland)

Le Rosey is often called the “school of kings” - today it is the most expensive and prestigious school in the world. It was opened in 1880 as a men's boarding school, but already in 1967 it switched to a co-educational system. Training programs are available in both English (IB) and French (IB), with only 5 students per teacher. Huge territory The school includes a wide variety of educational and leisure facilities, including an excellent golf course (18 holes), its own pier with a yacht (deck length 38 feet), an Equestrian Center and stables for 30 horses.

• Notable alumni: King Albert II of Belgium, Alexandra von Furstenburg, Ranier III (Prince of Monaco)
• Tuition fees: £86,657 per academic year.

Institute Le Rosey

The first place in the ranking is given to the “school for kings” in Switzerland - Institute Le Rosey. A semester of training here costs 50 thousand euros! Your child will be able to feel like Harry Potter, because the school is located in a real medieval castle. On an area of ​​28 hectares there are tennis courts, saunas, a stable, a yacht club, and a ski slope. The best children's chef on the continent provides meals to the students of the most expensive school.

This school for boys is located in the UK and ranks 2nd in our Top 5. A semester will cost 27 thousand euros. This educational institution is famous for its graduates, among whom were such stars as Prince Harry, prime ministers Winston Churchill and David Cameron.

College Alpine Beau Soleil

College Alpin Beau Soleil in Switzerland is in 3rd place on the list. 48 thousand euros - the price of one semester. There are very comfortable conditions for learning here, since there are no more than 8 students in the class, and the teachers manage to pay due attention to each student. The college is popular for its educational expeditions. The last one, for example, was on Kilimanjaro.

Aiglon College

Aiglon College in the UK is also considered the most expensive in the world. Here, special attention is paid to academic education and strict discipline, as well as moderation in food and entertainment. There are no more than 5 students in a class. A semester costs 43 thousand euros.

Gstaad International School

The Swiss Gstaad International School closes the Top 5. Since the school accepts mainly hyper-active children, there are swimming pools, a climbing room, tennis courts, and ski slopes for them. One semester costs 40 thousand euros.

Modern schoolchildren are against gray buildings and ordinary classrooms, just like the specialists of the Rosan Bosch architectural studio. It was they who developed and implemented the project of the Vittra Södermalm educational institution, which is located in Stockholm. This is one of the most unusual and interesting schools in the world.

The first thing that attracts attention is the bright colors and their absolutely unexpected combination: black, red, yellow, blue...

There are no separate classrooms or offices for teachers here. To combine study and relaxation, classes at Vittra Södermalm are held on stands with steps. During the lesson, children can sit on them in a way that is comfortable for them. This device resembles an ancient amphitheater.

After looking at the photo, you will be convinced that this unusual school does not have the attributes that everyone considers indispensable for a school. Guess what we're talking about? Of course, about the blackboard and chalk!

The school has large tables for group classes, bright conference rooms, and small cozy corners for teachers. But during recess, students relax on sofas - small holes in the wall. It is interesting to spend time in the library in such an unusual school. It resembles a huge black box. There are books, magazines, laptops - everything you need in the learning process.

The school cafeteria is also designed in an unconventional style: children sit on high bar stools at brightly colored teardrop tables. And, of course, you can’t do without a healthy breakfast and a delicious hearty lunch.

Gymnasium based on the open space principle inDenmark

Orestand Gymnasium is located in the capital of Denmark - Copenhagen. The peculiarity of this educational institution is its unusual construction principle - open space. This means that the school is a continuous open space, where there are no classrooms, no partitions, no doors. Classes are separated from each other by a conventional boundary. In 2007, the gymnasium building was recognized as the best in Scandinavia.

Only high school students who dream of working in the media in the future study at Orestand Gymnasium. Thanks to wireless Internet, high school students communicate every day in real and virtual space.

The “heart” of the building is the large twisted steps. They serve as a kind of connection between the four levels of the gymnasium.

During recess in the recreation area, students have the opportunity to “lounge” on large bright pillows.

According to the designers, such an interior promotes the development of creativity and independence in acquiring knowledge.

Adventure school inUSA

Studying at the American Watershed School is truly a multi-year adventure.

When studying traditional subjects - mathematics and English - classes are held in classrooms. But during geography or biology, educational expeditions are organized. Teachers consider this method of teaching the most productive. Thus, trips to the forest and kayaking are regularly organized for children. During physical education, children have the opportunity to ride mountain bikes and play Frisbee. And, in addition to traditional sports, they do yoga.

Teachers encourage students to develop their talents. Students of this unusual school create rock bands, assemble robots and write scripts for video games.

Transport school made from industrial containers

De Kleine kapitein is a school in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. This school is unusual in that it consists entirely of industrial containers.

This educational institution was created in 2009 completely by accident. Happy new beginning school year It turned out that due to the rapid growth of the population, children from new microdistricts simply have no place to study. This is how the idea of ​​making a school out of multi-colored “cubes” arose.

De Kleine kapitein was supposed to be only a temporary building for education, but parents liked this unusual school so much that they decided to leave it.

Colored houses can be easily rearranged from place to place. In addition, such a room does not require special repairs.

Underground school in the USA

Terraset Elementary School is located in the small town of Reston (USA). It was built in the mid-1970s. At this time, the country was experiencing an energy crisis, so a regime of severe energy saving was introduced. It is clear that sufficient heating of schools was impossible. For this reason, one of the most unusual schools in the world was built - Terraset. This educational institution is located underground because this natural covering helps to retain heat in the room.

Today, Terraset is not only a school, but also an outstanding tourist attraction in the city.

Although the school is unusual in its own way appearance, the learning process here is traditional. Junior schoolchildren study the same subjects as in other US schools.

School in the form of a bookshelf in Georgia

The facade of a school in the city of Zugdidi resembles a shelf where huge books are placed. If you look closely at the photo, you will notice that there is even “Kobzar” by Taras Shevchenko. You will also find here works by Honore de Balzac, George Byron and outstanding Georgian classics.

Since a lot of attention is paid here to the study of natural sciences - physics, chemistry, biology - the school is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment inside.

Ichnyanskaya “School of Health”

You probably think that unusual schools only exist abroad? But no! In Ukraine, in the village of Ichnya, Chernihiv region, there is also a school that is not like the others. The children who study here never get sick and don’t know what quarantine is. You ask why? Because they have developed and successfully used a special teaching method that helps improve children’s health. Classes at school are organized so that children sit as little as possible and move more. For example, when studying the multiplication table, students jump. It turned out that thanks to this the material is absorbed better.

To improve health, this unusual school uses the following teaching methods:

• To ensure that children sit upright at their desks, bags of salt are placed on their heads;
• during a lesson in the lower grades, the teacher asks the child to answer a question by throwing a ball to the child;
• In each lesson, physical education is carried out at least 5 times;
• Each student has a Kinder container with garlic hanging around their neck;
• There are always onions and garlic on the windowsill - natural medicines for promoting health.

I wonder which of these schools you would like to visit?