5 reasons why families choose SelfDesign Learning Community
Our model, philosophy and approach to learning are based on a suite of key beliefs about learning, how it happens, and what best fosters it.
Supporting mental health is a priority at SelfDesign
When difficult events occur, SelfDesign works to support the mental health and wellbeing of our learners, families, educators and contractors.
Sign up for the 2022/23 learning year at SelfDesign: Key dates for our community
We are pleased to announce re-enrolment for SelfDesign Learning Community opens March 10 for learners currently enrolled in our kindergarten to grade 12 program. Read on for important information and key dates regarding enrolment and SelfDesign Home Learning registration.
Open Spaces: Informal, learner-led meeting areas for learners to interact with their peers
Open Spaces are online spaces co-designed every week by SelfDesign learners to meet, get to know one another, and share their interests.
Faces of SelfDesign: Michael Bender, SelfDesign educator and MineCraft teacher lead, on listening, seeing, noticing and kindness
This SelfDesign educator’s own experiences and interests in technology and board and video games, and his training as a social worker, help him to connect with and support diverse learners interested in exploring technology.
The learner–educator relationship in grades 10 to 12: More insights from the Class of 2021
Learners from our Class of 2021 generously share their insights and perspectives on how getting to know their learning consultants and communicating with them regularly led to valued mentor–mentee relationships that supported their personalized learning goals.
Faces of SelfDesign: Marianne Butler, Librarian, Path facilitator and SelfDesign parent
Not only does Marianne understand SelfDesign’s philosophy and approach, she lives it.
SelfDesign turns learning from obstacle to engine of transformation
Thanks to SelfDesign’s approach to learning and support for families, this family is out of crisis for the first time in a decade and seeing their teenage son develop newfound flexibility, take on responsibility and believe in his own potential.
On the path towards a career in holistic health and education: An interview with SelfDesign alum Hannah (‘2020)
Learners who finish grade 12 with SelfDesign Learning Community have the same career and post-secondary opportunities as other B.C. students do. Hannah (Class of 2020) tells us about her post-SelfDesign learning and career path.
This non-speaking learner found his language in music, thanks to SelfDesign
Personalized learning supported this learner’s curiosity-driven learning journey