All girls. Small by design. Bold in vision.
The Gathering Place is a Fort Lauderdale microschool where every girl is known, challenged and supported. Learning is individualized, friendships are real, and girls use their voices every day. Through City as Classroom, South Florida becomes part of how they learn.
A Microschool for Brilliant Girls.
We founded The Gathering Place to reimagine learning for girls beyond the limits of traditional school.
What does learning look like at The Gathering Place ?
At The Gathering Place, learning is personalized, experiential, and rooted in strong relationships. We use the city as our classroom to create an environment where academic rigor, emotional growth, and joy live side by side. This means girls experience learning that feels connected, meaningful, and real. Learning at The Gathering Place includes:
Project-based learning driven by girls’ interests and real-world experiences
Skill building over memorization with a focus on how girls learn
Academics and social-emotional development intentionally woven together
City as Classroom experiences that build confidence and agency
Real-world projects including passion work and entrepreneurship
Rooted in our girls’ voices, hands-on learning, emotional growth, and joyful curiosity.
Our Learning Pod Studios
The Gathering Place is organized into small learning pods designed to support girls at different stages of development.
Foundations & Joy in Learning
Ages 5-7
This pod helps young girls build confidence and curiosity while developing strong foundations in early literacy and math. Learning is joyful and hands-on, supported by consistent routines, collaboration, and play-based exploration. Girls develop positive learning habits, communication skills, and a sense of safety that allows them to grow with confidence.
Skill Building & Growing Independence
Ages 8-10
This pod strengthens core academic skills while encouraging curiosity, collaboration, and independence. Learning is personalized and supported through projects, discussion, and real-world applications. Girls begin taking ownership of their learning while developing problem-solving skills, confidence, and responsibility.
Rigor, Identity & Leadership
Ages 11-14
Designed for the middle years, this pod supports girls as academic expectations increase and identity development becomes central. Learning emphasizes academic rigor, critical thinking, writing, discussion, and leadership, alongside strong social-emotional support. Girls are encouraged to use their voices, think deeply, and grow in confidence during a pivotal stage of development.
Coaching & Accountability
High School Support
This hybrid support pod is designed for high school students enrolled in online, homeschool, or alternative programs. Teens receive in-person academic coaching, accountability, executive functioning support, and mentorship, while benefiting from consistency, structure, and community.
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Our team of experienced Socratic guides and learning coaches has supported our learners in improving their grades, gaining confidence, and reaching their full potential. We offer a wide range of tutoring services, including one-on-one sessions, group classes, and online tutoring.