Introduction Programme to Hive Education

Oct 29-Nov 4 2025

Jan 9- 14th 2026

$1297 per person

Are you looking to homeschool, home educate, unschool worldschool or have an interest in independent, progressive education?

IN PERSON IN

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

OR ONLINE

Join us for an immersive experience into Human Hive Education. It's where education that changes people, meets people who change the world.

Are you looking for a more flexible and creative approach to education?

Are you dreaming of travelling and using the whole world as a classroom?

Are you increasingly saying, 'there has to be a better way'?

We did, too.

Which is why we designed, built and developed our Human Hive Learning Methodology and created Human Hive Education; education that can be set up and successfully delivered in any environment, at any level, and which supports learners to feel empowered and fully engaged in the education experience.

We want to share our way of 'doing' education, so that you can be the difference you're looking for. Our immersive Introduction to Human Hive Education will set you firmly on the way!

A foundation-building introduction and immersive experience.

We offer an immersive training programme that provides an introduction to the foundations and methodology of our education model for learning, and provides you the opportunity to fully experience a more child-centred approach at The Hive, Cabrera.

Over six days, you'll:

Learn the framework

Get the tools

Make the connections

to get you started as a Human Hive Educator

Benefits of the Programme

Learn the fundamentals of the Human Hive self-regulated learning methodology.

Gain skills, knowledge and practical experience that you can put to use in your own context, and in any habitat.

Experience the Human Hive Education model in practice with The Hive team on location.

Talk directly to Hive educators parents and students about their own experiences of progressive learning and Human Hive Education.

Meet like-minded people, connect into a global network and become part of our active, growing community of pioneers, cross pollinators and change makers.

Outcomes of the Programme

Become a certified Human Hive Educator with the potential to teach at The Hive, Cabrera.

Discover opportunities to expand your experience and create change in diverse communities around the world.

Get lifetime access to our online community of change-makers.

"This is more than a training programme.

It's a process for those that want to go deeper into

themselves and push the boundaries of what their work can achieve. I would recommend it to all who work in schools.

It’s set the benchmark for what I want to achieve in my career; empowering individuals to take responsibility for their education, to know what they’ll be doing before entering the classroom, to discover the fullest possibility of what their lives can be. Co-regulation: it starts with me."

GEORGE MURREL | HIVE EDUCATION GRADUATE 2020

What Exactly is Human Hive Education?

Human Hive Education is an exciting and adaptive approach to teaching and learning; it's human-centred, collaborative and self-directed, putting psychosocial wellbeing at the heart of every educational experience.

The Human Hive Education programme trains you to make learning environments;

safe, self- and co-regulating, welcoming and inclusive, learner led, and designed to be used successfully wherever learning is taking place around the globe.

EVIDENCE-BASED

READY TO GO

LEARNER-LED

"I found the programme so worthwhile.
I love the way The Human Hive works; unimposing, welcoming and enlightening.”

GEORGINA ROBERTSON | TEACHER

The Training Programme

The training is a balance between theoretical and experiential learning, culminating in an event with The Hive team, where you will be sharing new activities with our students designed by you during the course of the week

Shared Learning Experiences

Today we hand over to you to share your newly created activities with Hive learners. We’ll conclude the training by discussing your learnings and preparing you for your next steps back in your own context.

Building Safety

Introducing the Human Hive co-evolution framework and focusing on the foundation of our methodology - how to show up as a safe space for others.

DAY 1

Building Belonging

Now you know how to show up, we’ll focus on how to respond to the needs of other people, looking at effective communication, group dynamics and self reflection.

DAY 2

Building Purpose

Today we’ll take a closer look at the Human Hive Education methodology and start designing shared learning activities based on skills you already have, in preparation for our Day 5 event.

DAY 3

A Day with The Hive

We’ll spend an entire day with The Hive, giving you an opportunity to experience the Human Hive Education Methodology, first hand. You’ll get to talk to students and staff, assist in sessions and most importantly, feel what it’s like to be in a Hive learning environment.

DAY 4

DAY 5

Your Trainer

Kate McAllister has over 20 years' teaching experience and has spent much of that time training and developing teachers and educators all over the world.

Kate is the Director and founder of The Hive Cabrera and co-founder of The Human Hive. She is a passionate educator, published author, fellow of the Chartered College of Teachers and The RSA.

Her specialism is self-regulated education and human-centred models of education. She got so good at self-regulation, that she regulated herself out of the UK education system and over to Dominican Republic, where she lives barefoot and happy with her daughter, Matilda who attends the Hive and unschools.

KATE MCALLISTER

Co-founder of The Human Hive

Principal of The Hive, Cabrera

"It's been great to be part of the Human Hive. I've been able to see this teaching module unfold and it is brilliant. I'm familiar with the inquiry-based learning style, however, The Human Hive has been such a learning experience for myself as an educator and for the students attending the school.

ANNI CINGARI | PARENT / VOLUNTEER

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About The Human Hive

The Human Hive is a Social Enterprise working with individuals and organisations to make a more welcoming, inclusive and sustainable world.

We train, support and resource change-makers working to be the difference

WITH not FOR others.

We believe that real change happens when you supercharge the power of people to help themselves, giving them:

- Tools to rebuild psychological and emotional SAFETY

- Connections to others to feel a sense of BELONGING

- Access to meaningful opportunities to gain PURPOSE

We are experts at forging links across communities, and building skills, knowledge and positive relationships through shared learning experiences.

SAFETY

PURPOSE

BELONGING

We're experts at forging links across communities, and building skills, knowledge and positive relationships through shared learning experiences.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I need to be in town?

Seven days. The training runs Friday & Saturday. Rest day Sunday, then Monday - Thursday. Unless you decide to arrive early or stay on after the training so you can all join The Hive Adventure. There is also the option to volunteer your new skills with The Hive if you would like to.

Where can I stay?

There are several options available depending on whether you are coming with your family and your children and participating in a Hive Adventure or whether you are coming by yourself. There are hotels, co-living options, or individual apartments and villas that you can rent. We are happy to chat through options with you.

Are meals provided?

Yes, we'll have breakfast, lunch and snacks waiting for you. In the evening you're free to explore and discover the many local restaurants in the area.

Do I need transport?

Transport will be provided from the local area. If you are staying further out, then you'll probably need to hire a car.

If you would like to explore the island, there is local and intercity public transport (bus and coach) and there are a number of limited car hire options.

Will there be free time to relax and explore?

Plenty! As well Sunday, you'll finish each training day around 3.30pm so you can get out and about, or just head to the beach.

Can I bring my child or children with me to try out A Hive Adventure?

Of course. We'd love that! Your children are welcome to attend The Hive at a cost of $400 per child per week. Or you can stay for the whole 6 week session ($1995) and put your skills into practice by volunteering if you are really keen to get started right away! We will organise activities for them to do on the Friday & Saturday too. And, if you stay and volunteer for 6 weeks, one child's place is FREE.

Is there a cancellation policy?

We have a 100% refund cancellation policy for the training programme up to six weeks before the Programme starts, minus a $200 administration fee to cover the cost of your place. If you cancel less than a week in advance we will credit your payment towards a training at a later date.

We cannot refund or cover the costs of accommodation and flights and suggest you take out appropriate travel insurance for this.

If for any reason we have to cancel the training due to issues beyond our control, we will plan to reschedule later in the year and offer a full refund (minus $50 to cover transaction charges) or if you prefer, hold your payment to cover a place on the rescheduled dates.

Book your earlybird place today!

Until the 31st August 2025, Training will be $997 per person (down from $1297).

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Education for living a wholehearted, purposeful life.