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The Free School Path.
Two ways. You choose.

Already learning freely and want a recognized diploma? Or do you want to learn at home — but with structure, mentors, and other families? You'll find both here.

Way 1 · for unschoolers

High school diploma

Learn freely — and end up with an internationally recognized high school diploma. According to Horizon Academy, recognized in 90 countries.

  • No rigid curriculum, no exam pressure
  • For unschoolers, free learners, and travelers
  • In Germany: only individually, after a situation check
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Way 2 · for homeschoolers

Online school

Homeschooling with structure: the pure online school of Horizon Online School — fixed times, small groups, mentors who know every child.

  • Fixed times: Mon–Thu, 10am–1pm
  • Small groups, connection to other families
  • For everyone who wants to learn at home
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More about the online school

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Quick check

Which way fits your family?

WAY 1 · HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

You already learn freely — or travel a lot

You need a recognized diploma that fits your life — without the classic school routine and without having to switch to homeschooling.

More on way 1 →

WAY 2 · ONLINE SCHOOL

You want to learn at home — but not alone

You want homeschooling with fixed times, small groups, and mentors, so that not everything rests on you.

More on way 2 →

The problem

School means pressure for many families. It doesn't have to.

01

Rigid curriculum

Every child learns differently, at their own pace — a fixed schedule often doesn't fit.

02

Compulsory education

Free learning and compulsory education seem to contradict each other — they don't have to.

03

No diploma without school?

A recognized diploma is possible even without the traditional school path.

The people behind it

Why Horizon Academy exists

Horizon Academy came about because someone felt firsthand what it's like when a system just doesn't fit. Founder Philipp Bolz realized early on: school can work differently — freer, more personal, closer to what a child can actually do and wants to do. That experience became an idea, and the idea became a path: families should be able to learn freely, without ending up without a diploma.

This path is supported by experienced professionals who know exactly how it works and how holistic learning really pays off over the years — and by Elia Stein, who grew up as an unschooler themself and now writes about how well this path actually works.

Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.

The best way to find out what this could look like for your family is a personal get-to-know call.

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How it works

Get started in three steps

1

Choose your way

Pick your way above and take a look at the details — it takes two minutes.

2

Book a consultation call

Pick a time right away — free and no obligation. Or write to us first.

3

Get going

Together we build a plan that fits your pace and your family's situation.

Book a time now

Pick a time directly for your free consultation.

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Message us first

General question, no appointment needed? Just write to us.

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