Alma Forest School

How do students adjust coming from traditional schooling or returning to it?

Students transitioning from traditional schools typically adapt well to our environment, though they may require some time to acclimate to the increased freedom and responsibility. Thanks to our intimate class sizes, students have the room to adjust, supported by both our dedicated teachers and senior students. Academically, our students achieve at par with their counterparts in other international schools.

What does a day look like?

In Escuela Bosque, each day begins with a story, mindfulness and culture building exercises. Thereafter, the children are introduced to the weekly nature-based theme (e.g. earthworms, weather patterns, bugs, etc).

Do you offer short-term placements?

We believe that our model of education is best suited to long-term enrolment. Children need some time to get used to freedom and responsibility in order to gain the most from what we offer.

What do we do in adverse weather?

We follow the old Scandinavian saying, “There is no bad weather, only bad clothing”. So, if it’s raining, students come to school dressed appropriately, with a rain jacket, boots, warm socks and weatherproof pants and send a spare set of warm clothes. Various weather conditions provide students the opportunity to explore and discover how the environment changes in all seasons.

Is food provided?

Parents are currently able to opt into the catering option at an additional cost or students can bring a packed lunch to school. All children bring a morning snack to school as well as water. We encourage healthy snacks and recommend that parents avoid sugar or processed foods for snacks and/or lunches.