What does worldschooling actually mean?
Worldschooling is often misunderstood as unstructured travelling with occasional learning moments. In reality, for families who want academic excellence, worldschooling can be a highly structured, deeply personalised approach that blends:
- A rigorous, tailored academic programme
- Immersive learning through travel and culture
- Expert one to one tutoring
- A curriculum aligned with future school entrance or exam goals
- Experiential, place based learning rooted in each new destination
Why worldschooling is growing among global, high achieving families
Worldschooling is becoming popular among parents seeking more than traditional schooling can offer. Families tell us they are looking for:
1. A flexible education that travels with them
Parents increasingly search for flexible education options while living abroad. They want to avoid interrupting learning every time they move country.
2. A personalised curriculum shaped around each child
Worldschooling allows children to follow tailored pathways, whether they are preparing for UK school entrance, GCSEs, IB, American curricula, or specialist academic goals.
3. Deep cultural immersion that builds future ready skills
Families see worldschooling as a way to develop cultural literacy, languages, independence and global citizenship.
4. High quality family time without academic compromise
For parents who travel frequently, worldschooling ensures that family time, travel and education work together rather than competing.
How Enjoy Education supports worldschooling families
Enjoy Education specialises in providing bespoke academic programmes for worldschooling families, ensuring that each child receives a complete, high quality education wherever they are in the world. We offer:
Expert one to one worldschooling tutors
Tutors can travel with your family, join you on a yacht, or teach online across time zones. We match tutors precisely to academic needs, learning style and family lifestyle.
Tailored curriculum design
We create academic programmes aligned with UK or international pathways, while weaving in rich cultural and experiential learning from each destination.
Seamless academic continuity
Whether a child is preparing for entrance exams, GCSEs or long term schooling plans, we ensure progression and structure.
Enrichment through place
At each destination, tutors design learning experiences that link academic subjects to local history, culture, science and environment.
Read about the Clark Family’s story of worldschooling in Costa Rica here:
https://www.enjoyeducation.co.uk/blog/have-you-ever-wondered-what-it-would-be-like-to-have-a-tutor-join-your-family-residentially/
Worldschooling Case Study: How a Country Shapes the Curriculum
Worldschooling in Japan with Enjoy Education
A family travelling through Japan for eight weeks asked Enjoy Education to design a comprehensive programme for their eleven year old daughter. Their goal was ambitious: maintain progress for UK senior school entrance exams while allowing her to experience Japan through meaningful, curriculum linked study.
Academic continuity while travelling
We maintained her core subjects in English, mathematics and science, ensuring she stayed aligned with ISEB Pretest and 11+ standards.
Experiential, place based learning
Her tutor created a bespoke curriculum tied directly to Japan.
History and Culture
Visits to Kyoto’s temples and Nara’s shrines introduced her to Japanese history. She studied the Edo period, explored samurai traditions and wrote haiku inspired by Matsuo Basho.
Art and design
She experimented with calligraphy, paper making and woodblock printing, studying the mathematical patterns behind origami.
Science and STEM
Trips to the technology museum in Tokyo brought physics, coding and engineering to life. She completed a project on high speed rail systems after exploring the Shinkansen.
Outcome
She made strong academic progress while developing a newfound interest in Japanese culture. Her learning portfolio became a powerful addition to her senior school applications.
Is worldschooling right for your family?
If you are exploring worldschooling for your children, Enjoy Education can help you build a programme that combines academic excellence with life changing experiences.
We support families with:
- multiple global homes
- international work assignments
- yacht worldschooling
- long term or seasonal travel
- temporary relocations for work or adventure
Worldschooling can be one of the most inspiring educational choices your family ever makes, especially when guided by expert tutors and a well structured curriculum.
FAQS:
Can my child follow the UK curriculum or GCSEs while worldschooling?
Absolutely. Many worldschooling families follow a structured UK pathway, including preparation for 11 plus, 13 plus, GCSEs and A levels. Our tutors maintain full alignment with the curriculum while integrating cultural and environmental learning from each destination.
Do worldschooling children fall behind academically or miss core curriculum content?
Not when their education is properly designed. With a personalised programme and expert tutoring, children often progress more quickly because teaching is tailored to their needs and interests. Travel can deepen understanding, spark curiosity and make learning more memorable.
How much structure does worldschooling require?
The level of structure depends on the family. Some prefer a full timetable with daily lessons, while others follow a blended approach with morning academics and afternoon experiential learning. Enjoy Education works with each family to design a rhythm that balances progress with exploration.
Do we need a full time travelling tutor?
Not always. Some families choose a tutor who travels with them. Others combine online tuition with subject specialists and occasional in person support. Enjoy Education helps families decide the best model based on their travel plans and academic goals.
Is worldschooling suitable for young children or only older students?
Worldschooling can work beautifully for children of all ages. Younger pupils benefit from sensory, hands on learning, while older students engage deeply with history, science, geography and languages through real world experiences. The programme is always tailored to the child’s developmental stage.
How long do families worldschool for?
Some families worldschool for a few months during travel. Others take a year out, and some choose long term worldschooling as a lifestyle. The flexibility of the model makes it suitable for short term or ongoing educational plans.
Your worldschooling journey starts with a conversation
Our consultancy team works closely with globally mobile families to create bespoke educational solutions that combine academic excellence with extraordinary travel experiences. From curriculum design to full time travelling tutors, we support every detail.
