Structuring an Experiential Homeschooling Program

09/06/2025 26 min

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What happens when you compress a world-class education into one eight-passenger van?Six boys, ages seven to ten, abandon the traditional classroom for watch factories, biotech labs, and alpine trails—while mastering both Swiss and U.S. curricula.Episode SnapshotRigorous academics, zero walls. Dual-licensed teachers fuse Lehrplan 21 with U.S. Common Core, ensuring any child can slip back into either system without missing a beat.Field-trip first philosophy. Civics class ends at Bern’s Bundeshaus; math homework starts on a chronograph assembly line.Swiss culture, lived daily. From ski-race training to Ibex-tracking hikes, heritage isn’t a chapter—it’s the playground.Mentorship on demand. One adult for every three students means personal projects, rapid feedback, and passion-driven deep dives.Social-mix hacks. Partnership slots with local schools, music academies, and sports clubs widen each boy’s circle beyond the core crew.