CURRICULUM
The Dhun School learning format integrates a selection of proven educational methods, including the Cambridge International Curriculum, into one cohesive, holistic learning experience.
Learners are grouped by competency, not age, allowing them to progress at their own pace. Interdisciplinary learning enables them to move fluidly across subjects, deepening their unique interests. Lessons are rooted in real-world issues, keeping students engaged with both local and global contexts. Experiential learning transforms the natural world and the community into an extension of the classroom through hands-on projects.
Our approach is anchored in three interconnected pillars — Self, Community, and Planet — through which we cultivate the values and outcomes of being democratic, empathetic, and stewardly. These guiding principles shape not only how we learn but also who we become.
Above all, Dhun School fosters an inclusive, equitable learning community that welcomes students from all backgrounds.
KEY LEARNING PROCESSES
Experiential Project-Based Learning (PBL)
Merging Cambridge Curriculum with hands-on projects, students solve real-world problems. Nature-based, gamified, and cross-disciplinary, this model sharpens skills through feedback, iteration, and public showcases.
LEARNING LABS
Nature & Nutrition Lab
An outdoor classroom where students explore permaculture, biodiversity, and sustainable farming—fostering environmental stewardship through observation and hands-on learning.
STAGES OF LEARNING
Dhun School's curriculum is divided into four distinct phases of learning and growth:
01
SENSE STAGE
K–G2 / Getting Curious
Learners build their first connections—with each other and their environment—through curiosity, play, and nature. Early literacy and numeracy develop naturally alongside self-awareness, responsibility, and emotional intelligence.
02
02
EXPLORE STAGE
EXPLORE STAGE
G3–5 / Expanding Knowledge
Learners actively explore and experiment, developing a deeper understanding of arts, trades, language, and mathematics. Civic participation strengthens their sense of community, fostering problem-solving skills, cooperation, and social values.
G3–5 / Expanding Knowledge
Learners actively explore and experiment, developing a deeper understanding of arts, trades, language, and mathematics. Civic participation strengthens their sense of community, fostering problem-solving skills, cooperation, and social values.
03
EMERGE STAGE
G6–8 / Taking Responsibility
With growing independence, learners begin shaping their role in the world. They apply their knowledge through real-world experiences, exploring environmental literacy, sustainable practices, and professional internships that extend learning beyond the classroom.
04
04
EVOLVE STAGE
EVOLVE STAGE
G9–12 / Defining One’s Path
Learners take full ownership of their education, designing their own learning paths. Through project-based learning, mentorship, travel studies, and civic engagement, they develop a strong inner compass, realize their potential, and gain the skills to shape their own futures.
G9–12 / Defining One’s Path
Learners take full ownership of their education, designing their own learning paths. Through project-based learning, mentorship, travel studies, and civic engagement, they develop a strong inner compass, realize their potential, and gain the skills to shape their own futures.
Inner
Compass Discovery
Learners uncover their values, passions, and strengths through guided mentorship. This process builds trust, encourages reflection, and empowers them to make purpose-driven choices—fostering confidence, resilience, and belonging.
Governance &
Civic Leadership
Students take charge through student-led governance, restorative justice, and community action. By shaping rules and solving real issues, they grow as responsible, socially aware leaders ready to impact their communities.
Experiential
Project-Based Learning (PBL)
Merging Cambridge Curriculum with hands-on projects, students solve real-world problems. Nature-based, gamified, and cross-disciplinary, this model sharpens skills through feedback, iteration, and public showcases.
Entrepreneurial
Learning
Learners design their paths through passion projects, self-chosen courses, and project grants. Capstone projects in Grades 5, 8, and 12 mark key milestones. A gap year option offers real-world immersion via travel or internships.
Travel/Apprenticeship
Semester
Students grow through guided journeys and self-designed apprenticeships, gaining real-world insight and independence. Each stage builds toward an optional gap year to explore purpose through lived experience.
Inner
Compass Discovery
Learners uncover their values, passions, and strengths through guided mentorship. This process builds trust, encourages reflection, and empowers them to make purpose-driven choices—fostering confidence, resilience, and belonging.
Governance &
Civic Leadership
Students take charge through student-led governance, restorative justice, and community action. By shaping rules and solving real issues, they grow as responsible, socially aware leaders ready to impact their communities.
Experiential
Project-Based Learning (PBL)
Merging Cambridge Curriculum with hands-on projects, students solve real-world problems. Nature-based, gamified, and cross-disciplinary, this model sharpens skills through feedback, iteration, and public showcases.
Entrepreneurial
Learning
Learners design their paths through passion projects, self-chosen courses, and project grants. Capstone projects in Grades 5, 8, and 12 mark key milestones. A gap year option offers real-world immersion via travel or internships.
Travel/Apprenticeship
Semester
Students grow through guided journeys and self-designed apprenticeships, gaining real-world insight and independence. Each stage builds toward an optional gap year to explore purpose through lived experience.
Inner
Compass
Discovery
Learners uncover their values, passions, and strengths through guided mentorship. This process builds trust, encourages reflection, and empowers them to make purpose-driven choices—fostering confidence, resilience, and belonging.
Governance &
Civic
Leadership
Students take charge through student-led governance, restorative justice, and community action. By shaping rules and solving real issues, they grow as responsible, socially aware leaders ready to impact their communities.
Experiential
Project - Based
Learning (PBL)
Merging Cambridge Curriculum with hands-on projects, students solve real-world problems. Nature-based, gamified, and cross-disciplinary, this model sharpens skills through feedback, iteration, and public showcases.
Entreprene-
urial
Learning
Learners design their paths through passion projects, self-chosen courses, and project grants. Capstone projects in Grades 5, 8, and 12 mark key milestones. A gap year option offers real-world immersion via travel or internships.
Travel/
Apprenticeship
Semester
Students grow through guided journeys and self-designed apprenticeships, gaining real-world insight and independence. Each stage builds toward an optional gap year to explore purpose through lived experience.
Inner
Compass
Discovery
Learners uncover their values, passions, and strengths through guided mentorship. This process builds trust, encourages reflection, and empowers them to make purpose-driven choices—fostering confidence, resilience, and belonging.
Governance &
Civic
Leadership
Students take charge through student-led governance, restorative justice, and community action. By shaping rules and solving real issues, they grow as responsible, socially aware leaders ready to impact their communities.
Experiential
Project - Based
Learning (PBL)
Merging Cambridge Curriculum with hands-on projects, students solve real-world problems. Nature-based, gamified, and cross-disciplinary, this model sharpens skills through feedback, iteration, and public showcases.
Entreprene-
urial
Learning
Learners design their paths through passion projects, self-chosen courses, and project grants. Capstone projects in Grades 5, 8, and 12 mark key milestones. A gap year option offers real-world immersion via travel or internships.
Travel/
Apprenticeship
Semester
Students grow through guided journeys and self-designed apprenticeships, gaining real-world insight and independence. Each stage builds toward an optional gap year to explore purpose through lived experience.
LEARNING LABS
KEY LEARNING PROCESSES
KEY LEARNING PROCESSES
Language, Logic
& Paradoxes Lab
Integrates storytelling, debate, and creative writing with real-world math and puzzles. Learners build fluency and reasoning skills, seeing language and logic as interconnected tools for thinking.
Arts &
Expression Lab
A studio for theater, music, visual arts, and digital media. Students collaborate or create solo, pushing boundaries through bold expression and performance.
Nature &
Nutrition Lab
An outdoor classroom where students explore permaculture, biodiversity, and sustainable farming—fostering environmental stewardship through observation and hands-on learning.
Freeplay &
Movement Lab
Combines structured training (like martial arts, gymnastics) with free exploration in wild play zones. The ever-changing space nurtures adaptability, physical skill, and imaginative movement.
Active
Experimentation Lab
A makerspace for building, repairing, and creating. Students apply global innovation principles to prototype ideas, bridging creativity with real-world problem-solving.
Language, Logic
& Paradoxes Lab
Integrates storytelling, debate, and creative writing with real-world math and puzzles. Learners build fluency and reasoning skills, seeing language and logic as interconnected tools for thinking.
Arts &
Expression Lab
A studio for theater, music, visual arts, and digital media. Students collaborate or create solo, pushing boundaries through bold expression and performance.
Nature &
Nutrition Lab
An outdoor classroom where students explore permaculture, biodiversity, and sustainable farming—fostering environmental stewardship through observation and hands-on learning.
Freeplay &
Movement Lab
Combines structured training (like martial arts, gymnastics) with free exploration in wild play zones. The ever-changing space nurtures adaptability, physical skill, and imaginative movement.
Active
Experimentation Lab
A makerspace for building, repairing, and creating. Students apply global innovation principles to prototype ideas, bridging creativity with real-world problem-solving.
KEY LEARNING PROCESSES
LEARNING LABS
LEARNING LABS
Language,
Logic &
Paradoxes Lab
Integrates storytelling, debate, and creative writing with real-world math and puzzles. Learners build fluency and reasoning skills, seeing language and logic as interconnected tools for thinking.
Arts &
Expression Lab
A studio for theater, music, visual arts, and digital media. Students collaborate or create solo, pushing boundaries through bold expression and performance.
Nature &
Nutrition Lab
An outdoor classroom where students explore permaculture, biodiversity, and sustainable farming—fostering environmental stewardship through observation and hands-on learning.
Freeplay &
Movement Lab
Combines structured training (like martial arts, gymnastics) with free exploration in wild play zones. The ever-changing space nurtures adaptability, physical skill, and imaginative movement.
Active
Experimen-
tation Lab
A makerspace for building, repairing, and creating. Students apply global innovation principles to prototype ideas, bridging creativity with real-world problem-solving.
Language,
Logic &
Paradoxes Lab
Integrates storytelling, debate, and creative writing with real-world math and puzzles. Learners build fluency and reasoning skills, seeing language and logic as interconnected tools for thinking.
Arts &
Expression Lab
A studio for theater, music, visual arts, and digital media. Students collaborate or create solo, pushing boundaries through bold expression and performance.
Nature &
Nutrition Lab
An outdoor classroom where students explore permaculture, biodiversity, and sustainable farming—fostering environmental stewardship through observation and hands-on learning.
Freeplay &
Movement Lab
Combines structured training (like martial arts, gymnastics) with free exploration in wild play zones. The ever-changing space nurtures adaptability, physical skill, and imaginative movement.
Active
Experimen-
tation Lab
A makerspace for building, repairing, and creating. Students apply global innovation principles to prototype ideas, bridging creativity with real-world problem-solving.