Discover, Learn, and Grow in Nature
Our Learning Groups
Explorers (5-8 years)
Our Explorer’s Group is designed for our youngest learners as they embark on their journey of discovery and exploration. Here, we create a nurturing environment where children can freely engage with the world around them, cultivating their curiosity and wonder.
Adventurers (9-12 years)
This Group focuses on project-based, collaborative learning, encouraging students to explore and apply their knowledge in real-world contexts. As they engage in hands-on activities, they will also take on leadership roles by sharing their discoveries and guiding younger students, fostering a strong sense of community and responsibility.
Our Schedule
Our programme runs from Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 16:00.
Mornings
Focused Learning Block:
Self-paced and self-directed learning time dedicated to the child’s homeschooling curriculum. Our on-site teachers are there for support and guidance.
If you don’t have your own curriculum, we offer to help finding the best fitting curriculum for you.
Afternoons
Learning through free play, various hands-on projects and optional extracurriculars:
- Immersive Portuguese
- Coding
- Permaculture
- Music
- Yoga & Mindfulness
Monthly Excursions
To enrich their learning experience, students participate in monthly excursions to various locations on the island, providing hands-on learning opportunities that connect classroom knowledge to the real world.
On-Site Learning Facilitators
Giulia Leoni
B.A. Art Education
M.A. Sculpture
Giulia holds a degree in Art Education and a Master’s in Sculpture, bringing her creativity and passion for nature to Campus da Terra. With experience in artistic, museum, and educational sectors, she will lead art and nature projects, free play as well as hands-on science classes, encouraging students to explore and connect with the natural world. Giulia’s approach fosters creativity, environmental stewardship, and personal growth, providing students with dynamic, experiential learning opportunities.
Benefits
Language Integration
Our program emphasizes bilingual development, with English as the primary language and Portuguese as a secondary language. To support this, we offer weekly classes designed to enhance Portuguese language skills.
Basic English knowledge is encouraged for participation, ensuring a smoother transition into the group. For children joining without prior English proficiency, the first year focuses on English language learning.
Intimate Learning Groups
We maintain a maximum class size of eight children per tutor, experienced in alternative education.
This personalized approach allows for tailored instruction and support, fostering meaningful relationships between students and educators.
Social and Emotional Intelligence
Every first Thursday of the month, our partnered children’s psychologist, Mara Nóbrega, will visit the campus to train the children in Social and Emotional Intelligence.
The goal of these sessions is to empower children with essential social and emotional tools to help them thrive. Through playful and engaging activities, Mara will guide the children in developing important skills such as emotional regulation, empathy, frustration management, self-esteem, and digital safety.
Additional Family Support
Our tutors actively foster social and emotional intelligence through a variety of on-site strategies and everyday interactions, helping children build self-awareness, empathy, and positive group dynamics.
We collaborate with Mara Nóbrega, a children’s psychologist available for consultation when additional individual or family support may be beneficial.
Our team also offers consultancy on homeschooling curricula and can provide information on the legal aspects of homeschooling (without offering official legal advice).
In addition, we cultivate a supportive parental community, where families can connect, share experiences, and support one another throughout their homeschooling journey.
Interested in Enrolling your Child?
We’re always excited to welcome new students to Campus da Terra!
Whether you’re a local family or traveling to the island, we offer flexible enrollment options to meet your needs.
Learn more about how to enroll: