Our Campus

A Learning Environment Designed for Discovery

15 acres of natural beauty designed to inspire learning, creativity, and wellbeing.

Marinela, meaning “from the sea”, embodies our belief in the power of the natural world. We believe when children are connected to nature, the world opens around them and becomes their greatest teacher.

Nestled on 15 acres of lush tropical landscape on Barbados’ west coast, our school offers a learning environment where nature, creativity, and wisdom grow side by side. Surrounded by fruit orchards and majestic trees, our campus provides an inspiring space for children to explore, learn, and thrive.

Our thoughtfully designed school building features bright, open classrooms furnished with natural materials, along with specialised spaces.

Two young children watering plants together in a lush green garden.
Outdoor Learning

Rooted in Nature, Ready to Explore

Each day begins with time outdoors, fostering movement, creativity, and well-being. Children engage in free play, nature walks, gardening, swimming, tennis, karate, or caring for animals. Natural wooden play structures and native plants create an ever-evolving landscape for adventure.

Natural Swimming Pool

Our pool is purified using ultraviolet rays and high-performance filters, ensuring safe and pleasant swimming.

Instructor standing by a pool teaching children swimming with pool noodles, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

Tennis Courts

Encouraging active recreation, skill-building and teamwork.

Man in blue shirt coaching a young girl in pink on a blue tennis court with training cones and balls.

Animal Farm

Children can care for animals, learning responsibility and respect for living creatures.

Two donkeys standing on grass, one dark brown and one light brown, both eating from a white bucket in a garden with trees and rocks.

Eco-Garden

Our extensive garden grows a variety of plants, fruits, and vegetables, allowing children to participate in the cultivation process.

Young children carefully cutting plants in a garden next to a wire fence under adult supervision.

Tropical Park and Fruit Orchard

Spacious green areas for walks and studying a variety of plants, fruits and trees.

A group of children and two adults walking on a paved path through a lush tropical park with large trees and greenery.

Freshwater Pond

Children delight in visiting our freshwater pond, where feeding the fish becomes a gentle ritual of care, connection, and reverence for the living world.

Little girl wearing a sun visor stands on a wooden dock overlooking a pond with water lilies and green foliage.

Bamboo Forest

15 acres of natural beauty designed to inspire learning, creativity, and wellbeing.

Four children playing near three woven wicker huts in a bamboo forest.
Indoor Learning

Where Learning Feels Like Home

Our thoughtfully designed school building features bright, open classrooms furnished with natural materials, along with specialized spaces.

Single-story white building with arched windows and doors, tropical landscaping, and palm trees under a clear blue sky.
Indoor Features

Designed with care, health and sustainability in mind, our indoor spaces encourage independence and security.

At Marinela, education is more than academics — it’s an immersive, holistic journey that nurtures the body, mind, and spirit.

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Eco-Conscious Materials

Sustainably sourced wooden furniture, natural fibers like cotton, wool, and silk, and reusable or biodegradable learning tools create a nurturing environment.

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Healthy Environment

Natural cleaning products and indoor plants purify the air, promoting well-being and vitality.

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Inspired Spaces

Thoughtfully designed classrooms and communal areas foster deep learning, creativity, and collaboration.

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Warmth, Beauty, and Colour

Soft, harmonious colours, lazured walls, and natural textures create a soothing, sensory-rich environment that nurtures the child's developing senses.

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Enriching Learning Resources

High-quality, richly pigmented beeswax crayons, soft natural wool for handwork, and open-ended play materials spark imagination, creativity, and sensory exploration.

Cozy children's reading corner with wooden bookshelf, soft cushions, woven baskets, indoor plants, and wooden toys beside a large window with curtains.
Library and Language Room
Filled with books and stories for learners of every age, encouraging all children to develop a life-long love of reading.
Group of children and an adult sitting on the floor in a music room with guitars hanging on the wall, the adult playing a guitar.
Music Room
A vibrant, fully equipped space where children explore a rich variety of musical instruments, immersing themselves in rhythm, melody, and the joy of making music together.
Two children wearing aprons painting yellow designs on paper at a wooden table in a bright room.
Creative Arts Studio
A space for artistic expression and skills development, from painting to beeswax modelling, handwork to pottery and woodwork to metalwork, children are exposed to increasingly resistant materials
Three young children playing on soft yellow and beige cushions in a cozy room with plants and cushions on wooden shelves in the background.
Gymnasium & Movement Studio
Supporting physical development through games, dance, gymnastics, yoga, and sports.
Two children sitting at a table eating while two adults in aprons stand and watch in a bright kitchen setting.
Kitchen
Hands-on learning in culinary arts and the enjoyment of sharing food; the children follow produce from garden to table.
Teacher and student standing in front of a chalkboard with a fractions math lesson and apple drawings.
Classroom
A light-filled learning space where natural materials and gentle colours create an atmosphere of calm focus and joyful discovery.
Bright room with a large gong, white crystal singing bowls, wooden percussion instrument, cushions, yoga mats, and green plants in a calming wellness space.
The Tranquility Room
A calm, sensory space where children experience sound and rhythm to settle, focus, and restore emotional balance.
Bright, cozy reception room featuring a white cushioned sofa with tropical-patterned pillows, wicker armchair, round wooden tables, children’s wooden chairs, and various potted plants on shelves and hanging baskets.
Reception
A welcoming heart of the school, where families are greeted with warmth and children feel at home surrounded by nature’s beauty.
Health and Wellness

Nourishment for the Whole Child

Our school menu is thoughtfully crafted to reflect our commitment to health, sustainability, and community. Through a variety of different vegan dishes, we aim to cultivate healthy eating habits and a lifelong preference for nourishing food.

  • Our sustainable, organic classroom vegetable and flower gardens, the largest on the island, are tended by children and enable them to learn about planting, growing and harvesting.
  • We proudly serve meals that are 100% local, organic, and vegan, ensuring that children enjoy nutritious, high-quality food that supports their growth and wellbeing.
  • By sourcing ingredients from our farm and other local producers, we reduce our environmental footprint while fostering connections with the community.
  • Our plant-based menu not only nurtures children’s bodies with wholesome, nutrient-rich meals but also instils an appreciation for sustainable food choices.
Young girl with pigtails reaching to pick small red tomatoes from a garden plant.
Wooden bowls containing cauliflower and broccoli, shredded carrot and purple cabbage salad, pink beet hummus topped with sesame seeds and parsley, and seed crackers on a light wooden table.
Person using green-handled pruning shears to trim a plant stem in a garden with sunlit greenery in the background.

Fostering a healthy, sustainable and enriching space for children to learn and grow.

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