Earth School Aotearoa

Member since January 25, 2026

Earth School Aotearoa is a place-based learning hub for children and families, located at Mangaroa Farms near Wellington, New Zealand.

Designed for worldschooling and homeschooling families seeking depth, continuity, and belonging, Earth School offers nature-immersive, relationship-centred learning rooted in the land, local ecology, and seasonal rhythms of Aotearoa.

Children participate in hands-on learning across nature science, ecology, food systems, creative practice, storytelling, and care for land and community. Learning is integrated, age-responsive, and grounded in curiosity, wellbeing, and real-world relevance — supporting children to stay engaged academically while learning in ways that feel alive and meaningful.

Earth School Aotearoa operates as a permanent hub, welcoming both local learners and visiting worldschooling families for short- and medium-term stays (including multi-month participation). The programme is particularly well-suited to families seeking:

Place-based learning with continuity
Nature-rich, outdoor education
Gentle academic integration alongside experiential learning
Community connection while travelling
A grounded alternative to screen- or itinerary-heavy worldschooling

Earth School is embedded within a wider regenerative farm and learning ecosystem, offering children the chance to learn with a place — not just pass through it.

Ages: approx. 5–12

Format: Daily learning programs and seasonal programmes

Location: Mangaroa Farms, Upper Hutt (45 minutes from Wellington)