RovingLearners

Traveling - Experiential Learning School

"Doing is the best way to learn."

Roving LEarners in a nut shell

The Roving Learners is a small private school dedicated to addressing students' individual academic and behavioral needs.

There is a strong focus on social emotional learning and pro-social skills. Students regularly engage with the public, honing social skills under the watchful eyes of the teachers. Students follow the same theme each day or week, but complete different activities depending on their skill level and interests.

Roving Learners has two passenger vans we use to rove around the city and surrounding area. We are out two-three days a week to visit places.

The other days, we stay at our homebase (the learning center) to focus on academics; reading, writing, math, science and social studies. The skills students are introduced to at the homebase are reinforced and put to use as we rove around town.

We operate year round. During the school year, we follow Austin ISD calendar. During the summer we take a few breaks (Check out the calendar below)
The 2025 - 2026 school year begins August 19, 2025.
School day is 8:00-3:00.
Aftercare is 3:00-5:00.

Tuition for the year is $14,500. There is a $1000 fee to help with gas, snacks, entrance fees, etc. In addition to full time options, we accept part time students too.

Interested families call John Thoms, director and teacher, at 512.731.9497 or email him at [email protected].

Excursions

The Roving Learners take excursions throughout central Texas 2-3 times a week. We are back to visiting museums, libraries, business, hiking trails, swimming holes/pools, cemeteries, parks, restaurants, local sights, etc. The students engage in academic activities each day, even on the excursions. During the excursions, they get hands on learning and are able to experience what they learn.