FAQs.
Below you can find answers to some of the frequent asked questions about Casa Sulà.
What is Casa Sulà’s teaching methodology?
Casa Sulà is inspired by the experience of the prepared environments from the Experimental Center Pestalozzi in Ecuador, didactic resources from Maria Montessori, the research of Jean Piaget and many scientific and neuroscience studies. [Read more]
Casa Sulà was created by La Ecovilla with the support of educators who have over 30 years of experience in this revolutionary paradigm.
What is the school schedule?
School begins at 8 am and ends at 2 pm each Monday through Friday. Children and young adults must attend all 5 days of the week (Casa Sulà does not offer reduced schedules).
You may view the School’s Calendar here.
What is the age range for children attending Casa Sulà?
Children from 3 to 18 years old can attend Casa Sulà.
However, we only admit children between the ages of 3 to 9 years old.
Children older than 9 will be considered on an individual basis, depending on educational history.
We have three prepared environments:
- Semillero 1, for children ages 3-7.
- Semillero 2, for children 7-13.
- Semillero 3, for young adults from 13-18.
How do the children in Casa Sulà learn to read and write?
Children in Casa Sulà learn to read and write through many different games and materials that are offered starting in Semillero 1, which the kids have access since they are 3 years old. They learn in an integral manner in their own time in a relaxed natural way.
What are the languages spoken in Casa Sulà by the adults?
The adults speak Spanish and/or English.
What is the children per adult/guide ratio defined in Casa Sulà?
The child/guide ratio at Casa Sulà is one of the highest in all the education systems being 4-5 children per adult.
Is there a specific time of the year where new children can enroll in Casa Sulà?
At the beginning of each term during the months of January and July.
Is food provided by Casa Sulà as part of the monthly fee. Or children need to bring food from home?
Snack and lunch are included in the monthly fee, but we always recommend the children bring a snack.
Eating is a very social activity, and especially younger children love to sit and socialize often upon arriving at Casa Sulà. Sometimes they share what they bring, other times they just like to seat and eat a small snack brought from home.
Can Casa Sulà accommodate their menu in case of food allergies?
Yes!
Our menu is mostly organically grown and vegan, in addition to accommodating to specific food allergies.
How often do we have a family meeting with the pedagogical team?
Once per term or more if necessary.
Can our family visit Casa Sulà?
Yes, families are welcome to visit Casa Sulà with an appointment. Please contact us to schedule a time for a guided visit.
An appointment is always required to visit us.
Is housing available for families?
There are various rental properties and homes for sale in neighboring communities.
Additionally, there is housing for one family to live at Casa Sulà for a deep immersion into the learning methodology.
One parent will need to be with their child at all times while they are in the classrooms at Casa Sulà, which offers the entire family a rich and expansive learning experience.
Please contact us for more information.
FOR EDUCATORS & GENERAL PUBLIC
Are you looking for new teachers?
We are not hiring new teachers at this time.
Please visit this website frequently or check out our Facebook page to learn when we are hiring again.
We do offer a immersion program in which you can learn in greater depth our work methodology.
Does Grupo Orion offer any learning opportunities for the general public?
Yes, they do!
We want more people to learn about our methodology. Check our calendar to learn about upcoming training programs, workshops, and seminars for families and children.
If you require more information on these or other topics, please do not hesitate to contact us.