Forest School Course Dates 2026 and 2027
Join thousands who've already started their Forest School journey
Every course date, level by level.
Every Archimedes course is an online, self guided course. What changes between routes is the support around it: on some you add days outdoors with a trainer beside you. Find your level, find your date, and book it directly.
Level 1
Foundation in Forest Schools
For anyone starting out, or supporting sessions run by someone else. No experience needed. Read about this level
| Date | Where | Route | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start any time | Online, anywhere | Self Guided - Online, with the Open Awards certificate | £197 | Book |
| Start any time | Online, anywhere | Self Guided - Online, course only | £147 | Book |
| 21 - 22 September 2026 | Guildford | Self Guided + 1 Day With A Trainer | £497 | Book |
| 21 - 22 September 2026 | Guildford | Self Guided + 1 Day With A Trainer, with the certificate | £597 | Book |
| 12 - 13 October 2026 | Berkhamsted | Self Guided + 1 Day With A Trainer | £497 | Book |
| 12 - 13 October 2026 | Berkhamsted | Self Guided + 1 Day With A Trainer, with the certificate | £597 | Book |
| 12 October 2026 | Singapore | Self Guided + 1 Day With A Trainer | £297 | Book |
| 19 October 2026 | South Korea | Self Guided + 1 Day With A Trainer | £297 | Book |
| 25 October 2026 | Pattaya, Thailand | Self Guided + 1 Day With A Trainer | £297 | Book |
| 16 - 17 November 2026 | Romford | Self Guided + 1 Day With A Trainer | £497 | Book |
| 16 - 17 November 2026 | Romford | Self Guided + 1 Day With A Trainer, with the certificate | £597 | Book |
| 7 - 11 December 2026 | Nashik, India | Self Guided + 1 Day With A Trainer | £297 | Book |
| 18 January 2027 | Hong Kong | Self Guided + 1 Day With A Trainer | £397 | Book |
Level 2
Assistant in Forest Schools
Qualifies you to assist in the leadership of sessions alongside a qualified Leader. Read about this level
| Date | Where | Route | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start any time | Online, anywhere | Self Guided - Online | £797 | Book |
| 21 - 22 September 2026 | Guildford | Self Guided + 2 Days With A Trainer | £897 | Book |
| 28 September - 2 October 2026 | Sheffield | Self Guided + 5 Days With A Trainer | £997 | Book |
| 28 September - 2 October 2026 | Sheffield | Self Guided + 5 Days With A Trainer, with accommodation | £1,149 | Book |
| 12 - 13 October 2026 | Berkhamsted | Self Guided + 2 Days With A Trainer | £897 | Book |
| 12 - 13 October 2026 | Ormskirk | Self Guided + 2 Days With A Trainer | £897 | Book |
| 12 - 13 October 2026 | Singapore | Self Guided + 2 Days With A Trainer | £997 | Book |
| 19 - 23 October 2026 | Blidworth | Self Guided + 5 Days With A Trainer | £997 | Book |
| 20 - 21 October 2026 | South Korea | Self Guided + 2 Days With A Trainer | £997 | Book |
| 22 - 23 October 2026 | South Korea | Self Guided + 2 Days With A Trainer | £997 | Book |
| 26 - 30 October 2026 | Pattaya, Thailand | Self Guided + 5 Days With A Trainer | £997 | Book |
| 16 - 17 November 2026 | Romford | Self Guided + 2 Days With A Trainer | £897 | Book |
| 7 - 11 December 2026 | Nashik, India | Self Guided + 5 Days With A Trainer | £997 | Book |
| 16 - 17 December 2026 | Cheshire | Self Guided + 2 Days With A Trainer | £897 | Book |
| 18 - 22 January 2027 | Hong Kong | Self Guided + 5 Days With A Trainer | £1,097 | Book |
Level 3
Forest School Leader
The flagship qualification. This is where you stop assisting and start leading programmes of your own. Read about this level
| Date | Where | Route | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start 1 September 2026 | Online, anywhere | Self Guided - Online | £997 | Book |
| Start 1 October 2026 | Online, anywhere | Self Guided - Online | £997 | Book |
| Start 1 November 2026 | Online, anywhere | Self Guided - Online | £997 | Book |
| Start 1 December 2026 | Online, anywhere | Self Guided - Online | £997 | Book |
| Start 1 January 2027 | Online, anywhere | Self Guided - Online | £997 | Book |
| Start 1 February 2027 | Online, anywhere | Self Guided - Online | £997 | Book |
| Start 1 March 2027 | Online, anywhere | Self Guided - Online | £997 | Book |
| Start 1 April 2027 | Online, anywhere | Self Guided - Online | £997 | Book |
| 21 - 22 September 2026 | Guildford | Self Guided + 2 Days With A Trainer | £1,197 | Book |
| 28 September - 2 October 2026 | Sheffield | Self Guided + 5 Days With A Trainer | £1,397 | Book |
| 28 September - 2 October 2026 | Sheffield | Self Guided + 5 Days With A Trainer, with accommodation | £1,549 | Book |
| 12 - 13 October 2026 | Berkhamsted | Self Guided + 2 Days With A Trainer | £1,197 | Book |
| 12 - 13 October 2026 | Ormskirk | Self Guided + 2 Days With A Trainer | £1,197 | Book |
| 12 - 13 October 2026 | Singapore | Self Guided + 2 Days With A Trainer | £1,400 | Book |
| 19 - 23 October 2026 | Blidworth | Self Guided + 5 Days With A Trainer | £1,397 | Book |
| 20 - 21 October 2026 | South Korea | Self Guided + 2 Days With A Trainer | £1,400 | Book |
| 22 - 23 October 2026 | South Korea | Self Guided + 2 Days With A Trainer | £1,400 | Book |
| 26 - 30 October 2026 | Pattaya, Thailand | Self Guided + 5 Days With A Trainer | £1,400 | Book |
| 16 - 17 November 2026 | Romford | Self Guided + 2 Days With A Trainer | £1,197 | Book |
| 7 - 11 December 2026 | Nashik, India | Self Guided + 5 Days With A Trainer | £1,400 | Book |
| 16 - 17 December 2026 | Cheshire | Self Guided + 2 Days With A Trainer | £1,197 | Book |
| 18 - 22 January 2027 | Hong Kong | Self Guided + 5 Days With A Trainer | £1,400 | Book |
Level 4
Archimedes Forest Schools Trainer
For experienced practitioners who go on to qualify others. Level 4 is by application rather than by date. Read about Level 4
Places are agreed individually with us rather than booked from a calendar. Email info@forestschools.com and a person who teaches this course will answer you.
Beach Schools
Beach Schools Leader Training
The same approach, taken to the marine shore. Runs online, self guided, starting on the first of the month. Read about this level
| Date | Where | Route | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start 1 September 2026 | Online, anywhere | Self Guided - Online | £597 | Book |
| Start 1 October 2026 | Online, anywhere | Self Guided - Online | £597 | Book |
| Start 1 November 2026 | Online, anywhere | Self Guided - Online | £597 | Book |
| Start 1 December 2026 | Online, anywhere | Self Guided - Online | £597 | Book |
Dates run out. If the date you want is not here, it is either full or not yet released. Email info@forestschools.com and we will tell you what is coming.
