Holss is more than a school — it’s training for life.
Holistic Schooling Society
Holss
A living learning ecosystem designed from a systemic perspective,
where everything is connected and finds meaning through relationships.
At Holss, we accompany childhood with presence and purpose,
cultivating five essential intelligences:emotional,social,cognitive,physical, andcreative.
A Holistic Approach to Learning
Cognitive
Thinking critically and connecting ideas to real life.
Social
Building empathy, teamwork, and respect.
Creative
Expressing imagination through art, movement, and play.
Emotional
Recognizing, naming, and navigating emotions.
Physical
Moving consciously and feeling at home in the body.
LIFE IN HOLSS
Conscious Nourishment
Every day begins and flows with mindful eating. Meals at Holss are plant-based, balanced, and nourishing—not just for the body, but for the planet.
Children share lunch as a community ritual: they serve themselves, choose their portions, and eat calmly, guided by presence and gratitude. This approach teaches them self-regulation, respect for food, and the joy of eating in harmony with nature.
LIFE IN HOLSS
Connection with Nature
Learning at Holss doesn’t happen only inside classrooms. The beach, the river, and the gardens are part of the learning space.
Children plant seeds, explore natural materials, and observe the cycles of life. Through daily contact with the earth, they learn science, patience, and empathy. Nature becomes both teacher and classroom, reminding them of interdependence and the beauty of simplicity.
LIFE IN HOLSS
Emotional Awareness
Every morning starts with rituals of presence—short circles where children share how they feel and learn to name their emotions.
Teachers (or “mentors”) guide them to listen, breathe, and find balance before beginning the day. Instead of punishment or reward, reflection and dialogue are used to help children understand, repair, and grow from each experience. Emotional education is lived, not taught.
Life in holss
Creative Expression
Art, movement, music, and storytelling are woven into daily life.
Children are invited to express their inner world through painting, rhythm, theater, and free play. Creativity at Holss isn’t an isolated subject—it’s the way knowledge unfolds. Every project allows them to imagine new possibilities, explore ideas, and bring them to life through their own voice and hands.
LIFE IN HOLSS
Community and Presence
The rhythm of the day is guided by rituals—gatherings to open and close the day, moments of silence, gratitude circles, and celebrations of collective achievements.
These practices build a deep sense of belonging and respect. Each child feels seen, heard, and part of something larger. Presence, kindness, and cooperation are not values recited—they are lived in every interaction.
Where learning flows like the river — natural, free, and full of life.
Children learn with bare feet, warm hearts, and eyes full of wonder.
A school born from the land, guided by the rhythm of the sea and the wisdom of the mountains.
Here, education happens under the trees, through stories, silence, and shared laughter.
School Schedule:
Monday to Friday
8:00 am to 2:30 pm
Academic Year 2026:
Classes begin:
January 13
Breaks:
First Break: March 20 – April 6
Mid-year Break: June 12 – July 13
October Break: September 25 – October 13
School year ends:
December 10
Testimonials
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Manuela, Amelia & Simón
As a family from Medellín, we wanted our 8-year-old girl to experience something beyond the city — and Palomino gave us exactly that. At Holss Palomino she discovered a way of learning that felt free and inspiring, surrounded by nature and new friends.
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Rosario, Felipe, Silvestre & Santi
We returned to Palomino for the second year in a row because what we experienced here is simply unique. For our children, ages 6 and 9, Holss Palomino has been a one-of-a-kind place: they learn through play, connected to nature and sharing with local children. Within a few days, they were already running between the river and the beach, enjoying the freedom of a safe environment.
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Lina, Caliche & Juanse
We started our journey at Holss Rionegro, and when the opportunity came to continue in Palomino, we knew it was the right step. For our 8-year-old son, the transition felt natural — the same philosophy of learning, but now with the magic of the sea, rivers, and the Sierra Nevada.
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