Microschool

Microschools are small, private educational institutions that have gained popularity in the United States and the United Kingdom, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. They offer a personalized education with small class sizes (10-15 students) and mixed-age groups, focusing on emergent curricula and project-based learning. Typically, students are registered as homeschoolers, and the schools operate with full-time teachers and well-planned lessons. Funding primarily comes from tuition fees (63%) and state-funded programs (32%). Microschools are often initiated by educators and have significant freedom in their programs, though they face concerns about oversight and accountability. They use shared classrooms, a flipped classroom model, and integrate digital tools to enhance learning.