Worldschooly Host FAQs
From Setup to Success: Everything You Need to Know.
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Who can list on Worldschooly?
We seek partnerships with hosts committed to providing enriching and diverse learning experiences for children. Whether you run a weekend hub, a pop-up program, or a year-round worldschool, we welcome hosts from a variety of educational backgrounds. Programs on our Marketplace typically focus on:
- Arts & Creativity
- Cultural Immersion
- Environmental Sustainability
- Language Learning
- Unschooling
- Outdoor & Adventure
To list your hub, visit our Host Sign up page. You can learn more about Worldschooly's mission and values here.
How does claiming a listing work?
- Search for your hub in our directory and navigate to the page.
- Click the ‘Claim Listing’ button in the sidebar.
- Share your contact details for verification.
- Once approved within 24 hours, you’ll gain full control of your hub page.
What if my hub isn’t listed?
Simply create a new listing and start showcasing your program in minutes.
What are the benefits of listing sessions?
Listings with sessions get premium benefits such as:
- Top search rankings.
- Homepage spotlight features.
- Easier booking for families directly through Worldschooly.
What happens when I get a booking?
When a family books a spot in your hub, you’ll receive an email confirmation with their contact details. Your registration list will include key information such as the registrant's name, session, contact email, and balance due after the initial deposit.
Families will receive an email confirming their booking and letting them know you’ll be in touch within 48 hours. It’s then your responsibility to collect the remaining balance through your usual registration process.
Families will receive an email confirming their booking and letting them know you’ll be in touch within 48 hours. It’s then your responsibility to collect the remaining balance through your usual registration process.
What are Worldschooly's fees?
Service fees apply only when you've listed hub sessions and a family registers through the platform. Worldschooly retains a 4% deposit when a family registers through Worldschooly. For the first three months, this rate is reduced to 2% as an introductory offer.
How do I list my program?
Hubs
A Hub on Worldschooly is your specific program listing. It’s where you can share the details of a particular program and list its upcoming sessions. Fill in all fields and give families a clear picture of what their children can expect during their time there.
Sessions
While creating your Hub listing, you'll have the option to enter Sessions. For each Session, include the Session Title, Price, Spots Available and Start Date. You may also want to include age ranges or duration after the title if these very by session.
Example: December Hub (14 days) - $800 - 12 Spots - December 2, 2025
Pricing
Ensure that the total price for each option is accurate to calculate any necessary deposit payments.
You may also choose to offer discounts for siblings. Please read our Host Discounts page for details on configuring discounts.
Registration Fields
While creating your hub listing, you'll have the option to create custom registration fields. These are fields that appear on the checkout page when a family makes a reservation and their entries will be passed on to you as the host.
You may create text based fields, single select or multi-select fields. A few example questions that may be helpful for onboarding a visiting family:
A Hub on Worldschooly is your specific program listing. It’s where you can share the details of a particular program and list its upcoming sessions. Fill in all fields and give families a clear picture of what their children can expect during their time there.
Sessions
While creating your Hub listing, you'll have the option to enter Sessions. For each Session, include the Session Title, Price, Spots Available and Start Date. You may also want to include age ranges or duration after the title if these very by session.
Example: December Hub (14 days) - $800 - 12 Spots - December 2, 2025
Pricing
Ensure that the total price for each option is accurate to calculate any necessary deposit payments.
You may also choose to offer discounts for siblings. Please read our Host Discounts page for details on configuring discounts.
Registration Fields
While creating your hub listing, you'll have the option to create custom registration fields. These are fields that appear on the checkout page when a family makes a reservation and their entries will be passed on to you as the host.
You may create text based fields, single select or multi-select fields. A few example questions that may be helpful for onboarding a visiting family:
- Participant Name(s)
- Dietary Restrictions
- Arrival/Departure Dates
- Language(s) Spoken
- What are you looking forward to most?
- What questions do you have for us?
What are the different types of hubs on Worldschooly?
Worldschooly offers a variety of hub types to suit different family needs and interests. From short-term camps and pop-up hubs in unique locations to long-term permanent hubs and full-term schools, families can find immersive educational experiences worldwide.
Camp: A short-term program offering immersive activities, typically in a natural setting, focused on outdoor, educational, or cultural experiences.
Coliving: A shared living space that fosters community and collaboration, often featuring amenities and programs for families.
Conference: An event-based hub bringing together families for educational talks, networking, and collaborative activities around worldschooling topics.
Cruise: An educational travel experience aboard a ship, combining family-friendly activities with exploration of various destinations.
Full-Term School: A traditional or alternative school offering structured, long-term educational programs for children.
Online Program: A virtual hub delivering educational content and activities for families to engage with remotely.
Permanent Hub: A long-term worldschooling location offering ongoing activities and programs for families year-round.
Pop-up Hub: A temporary educational experience held in unique locations, providing short-term, curated programs for families.
Retreat: A focused getaway for families, blending relaxation with activities like workshops, wellness, and personal growth.
Workshop: A hands-on, skill-building session or series designed for families to learn together in a specific subject area.
Camp: A short-term program offering immersive activities, typically in a natural setting, focused on outdoor, educational, or cultural experiences.
Coliving: A shared living space that fosters community and collaboration, often featuring amenities and programs for families.
Conference: An event-based hub bringing together families for educational talks, networking, and collaborative activities around worldschooling topics.
Cruise: An educational travel experience aboard a ship, combining family-friendly activities with exploration of various destinations.
Full-Term School: A traditional or alternative school offering structured, long-term educational programs for children.
Online Program: A virtual hub delivering educational content and activities for families to engage with remotely.
Permanent Hub: A long-term worldschooling location offering ongoing activities and programs for families year-round.
Pop-up Hub: A temporary educational experience held in unique locations, providing short-term, curated programs for families.
Retreat: A focused getaway for families, blending relaxation with activities like workshops, wellness, and personal growth.
Workshop: A hands-on, skill-building session or series designed for families to learn together in a specific subject area.
How do families contact me?
On your hub pages, there’s a “Message Host” option below the “Register Now” button. When a family clicks the button and asks a question, a message is sent to your message center in your Worldschooly account. We’ll also email you a copy.
How do families pay for a hub session?
When a family books a hub session, they pay a 4% deposit, which is retained by Worldschooly as a service fee. You will collect the remaining balance directly from the family through your usual registration process.
What happens if a family books but doesn’t meet my hub’s criteria?
Worldschooly will refund the deposit to the family at no cost to you. Please contact us to provide details so we can coordinate the refund.
How can I improve my hub’s visibility?
Create Hub Sessions
Listing sessions on your hub page boosts your visibility, enhances the family search and registration experience, and ensures you only incur service fees when a family registers through Worldschooly. Hubs with bookable sessions provide the best experience for families and are given priority placement—featured prominently on the Worldschooly homepage and appearing at the top of search results for maximum exposure.
Reviews
Encourage families to leave reviews after attending your hub. More reviews boost your profile’s credibility.
Photos
High-quality photos are essential. Families are more likely to book when they can visualize the hub’s environment and activities.
Written Content
Make sure to complete all sections of your hub page. Providing detailed descriptions helps families understand the experience.
Location
Ensure your location is entered correctly. Missing or incorrect location data can reduce your page's visibility.
Activities
Add specific activities related to your hub, but don’t overdo it. Avoid using location tags, as your hub’s location is already provided.
Description
Include relevant keywords in your description. Focus on around 5 keywords and use them naturally throughout your listing.
Response Time
Families want to know their host is responsive and thorough in their replies.
Listing sessions on your hub page boosts your visibility, enhances the family search and registration experience, and ensures you only incur service fees when a family registers through Worldschooly. Hubs with bookable sessions provide the best experience for families and are given priority placement—featured prominently on the Worldschooly homepage and appearing at the top of search results for maximum exposure.
Reviews
Encourage families to leave reviews after attending your hub. More reviews boost your profile’s credibility.
Photos
High-quality photos are essential. Families are more likely to book when they can visualize the hub’s environment and activities.
Written Content
Make sure to complete all sections of your hub page. Providing detailed descriptions helps families understand the experience.
Location
Ensure your location is entered correctly. Missing or incorrect location data can reduce your page's visibility.
Activities
Add specific activities related to your hub, but don’t overdo it. Avoid using location tags, as your hub’s location is already provided.
Description
Include relevant keywords in your description. Focus on around 5 keywords and use them naturally throughout your listing.
Response Time
Families want to know their host is responsive and thorough in their replies.
Why do you charge service fees?
At Worldschooly, we’re dedicated to helping hosts succeed. That’s why we're reinvesting much of our revenue into marketing and developing tools that will simplify managing your hub.
By partnering with Worldschooly, you’re not just listing your program—you’re getting a partner invested in your success.
Have specific tech needs? Reach out to let us know! We'll explore how we can support you, whether that's new platform features or tailored solutions just for you!
By partnering with Worldschooly, you’re not just listing your program—you’re getting a partner invested in your success.
Have specific tech needs? Reach out to let us know! We'll explore how we can support you, whether that's new platform features or tailored solutions just for you!
What happens if a family cancels their booking?
If a family cancels or doesn’t attend your hub session, the cancellation policy you set when creating your hub listing will determine the refund terms.
Deposits paid to Worldschooly are always refundable. If a family decides to cancel, they can contact us directly to request a refund of the deposit we collected.
Deposits paid to Worldschooly are always refundable. If a family decides to cancel, they can contact us directly to request a refund of the deposit we collected.
What are the policies around photos uploaded to the Marketplace?
To attract more families to your hub, follow these photo guidelines:
- High-Quality Images: Use colorful, well-lit photos. Avoid black-and-white or low-light images.
- Image Size: Photos should be horizontal and at least 720px by 400px to ensure clarity.
- No Watermarks or Text: Avoid watermarks, text, or collages in your photos.
- Natural Images: Photos that depict your hub’s natural environment work best. Logos are allowed, but we recommend that your first photo highlights the venue or experience.
How are reviews managed on the Marketplace?
We value authentic, detailed reviews. When families leave a review, we ask them to share their firsthand experience with your hub. In case of a negative review, you can respond, and your reply will appear alongside the review.
Worldschooly doesn’t remove negative reviews or profiles with negative reviews. We believe in maintaining transparency to help families make informed decisions. Read our full review policy for more details.
Worldschooly doesn’t remove negative reviews or profiles with negative reviews. We believe in maintaining transparency to help families make informed decisions. Read our full review policy for more details.