Spring is a season of creation

Spring is a season of creation. A time of the year in which what has laid dormant is ready to burst into life, to pop its head above the soil, to start yet another green revolution. Spring is also where the river starts. The source, where the water is clear and wholesome. Spring is the place where all things come into being and begin their life paths. In Dutch, spring means jump. A leap of faith, a dive into the deep end. Springing into the future is exciting, it requires courage, and it will always lead to surprising outcomes.

Spring College was founded by Li An Phoa in 2012. Inspired by her own learning experience – amongst others at Schumacher College (UK), she had a strong wish to create transformative learning spaces around the world. After living a nomadic life over the past years, she returned to her motherland, the Netherlands. She considered it the right time to plant the lessons gained around the world in the fertile Dutch soil, where they may grow, develop and bear fruits for all of those who wish to taste.

Learning with your mind, your soul, and your senses. That’s what Spring College is all about. Our programmes invite you into the depth of things. We work with inspiring teachers and changemakers from around the world, who deliver strong content and ask challenging questions. We explore issues through dialogue, and there is plenty of time for thoughts and ideas to wander in breaks, walks and work groups. We will be spending as much time as possible outside the four walls, in the natural classroom where trees, the soil and the elements are the greatest teachers.