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Spain, Tenerife
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Kaleide International School is a family-run, progressive microschool in Tenerife. The founders, Diego and Diana, have spent fourteen years researching alternatives to mainstream education and sharing their insights through a blog and a documentary film. The school opened in La Laguna, Tenerife, in 2021 with an initial capacity for 60 students (25 preschool and 35 primary). Kaleide's pedagogy combines experiential active learning and democratic education, with a focus on giving children time, space, and voice in their learning. It is authorized as a foreign school by the Department of Education of the Government of the Canary Islands and has been in the NEASC accreditation process since April 2020, currently holding Candidate status.
Kaleide has a close-knit community of families and a teaching team. Learning is co-created every day, and children have a voice in their learning, designing their own paths with the pedagogical team. The approach is grounded in democratic education and care for the child, the community, and the natural world, fostering autonomy, curiosity, and belonging.
Kaleide International School is a family-run, progressive microschool on Tenerife, Spain, welcoming children aged 3 to 12. The school teaches in English and Spanish as a bilingual program and emphasizes active, child-centered learning through play, authentic projects, nature, and collaboration. Its curriculum blends Reggio Emilia and Montessori approaches with Forest Schools, complemented by a bespoke program tailored to each learner's path. Children design their own learning journeys in partnership with a dedicated pedagogical team, with a focus on critical thinking, exploration, and intrinsic motivation rather than grades or tests. Founded in 2021 by Diego and Diana, Kaleide operates with a sense of community and care for the child and the natural world. Its learning spaces Spiral, Allegro, Fractal, Wabi-sabi, Meraki, andExterior support exploration and creativity. The school is authorized as a foreign school by Canary Islands Department of Education and has a NEASC Candidate status in its accreditation process.
