Homeschooling Lucca

Homeschooling Lucca

A welcoming space for homeschooling families in Lucca.

We are happy to announce that we're creating a new meeting point for homeschooling families in Lucca. A welcoming space where children can study together, work on projects, build friendships, and experience learning in community.

Homeschooling Lucca was born from a simple need.
Families should not have to homeschool alone.

Local and international families are both welcome — whether you have lived in Tuscany for years or are just moving to Lucca with your kids.

Anna-Madeleine with her husband and children in a Tuscan field at sunset

Who we are

Hi, I'm Anna-Madeleine Monsalve Leyton, a homeschooling mom of three living in Tuscany.

I founded Homeschooling Lucca because I didn't want to walk the homeschooling journey alone.

After my first year homeschooling I finally connected with a mom on Facebook and this is where it all began.

Today, we are a growing community of families who meet regularly, support one another and enjoy life together.

What started as a simple search for connection has grown into a vibrant community of local and international homeschooling families across Lucca and Tuscany.

Now, together, we are taking the next step in creating a place where our children can learn, create, collaborate on projects, and enjoy the friendships that make homeschooling even more meaningful.

Why Homeschooling Lucca?

Homeschooling is a beautiful path, but it can also feel overwhelming and isolating when everything depends on the parents.

Many families are looking for:

  • a stable community
  • healthy social opportunities for their children
  • a safe place to meet regularly
  • support during the school year
  • shared projects and group learning
  • connection with other families walking the same path

Homeschooling Lucca wants to become exactly that! A practical, family-centered homeschooling hub in Lucca, Tuscany.

Children of different ages studying and working on projects together around a table

What will happen there?

We will meet in a spacious room in Lucca's centro storico (the historic centre, inside the walls).

The children will have the opportunity to:

  • study together
  • work on creative and educational projects
  • read, present, discuss and explore topics
  • take part in group activities
  • build real friendships
  • play, create and learn in a calm environment

For parents, it will also be a place to connect, exchange ideas, support each other and build a real community.

Possible activities

The final program will be shaped around the ages of the children, the needs of the families and the weekly schedule we build together.

Activities may include:

  • shared study time
  • interdisciplinary projects
  • art and creative work
  • science and nature activities
  • reading and presentations
  • Italian, English, math or other subject support
  • group discussions
  • themed learning days
  • free play and social time

In the future, we also hope to invite tutors and teachers for specific subjects, depending on the needs of the families.

New to Italy? Start here

Many families find us while searching for an international school in Lucca or an English school in Lucca. Homeschooling with a community is another option — these two guides explain how it works.

Join the waiting list

We are now creating a waiting list for families who may be interested in joining.

By filling out the form, you help us understand the needs of the community, including preferred days, times, ages of the children and possible activities.

Once we have more details, we will contact you with all the information and options.

Join the waiting list

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