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Celebrating lifelong
learning since 1984

We are your foundation for personalized and lifelong learning

Welcome to SelfDesign Learning Foundation, a charitable organization that is committed to providing innovative and inclusive programs that nurture lifelong learning through continuous discovery and personal growth.

We empower learners of all ages to pursue their passions and dive deep into their unique interests, through personalized, self-directed learning experiences. With a focus on holistic development, our programs prepare learners for success in an ever-changing world, while fostering skills like creativity, critical thinking, communication and more.

Our philosophy celebrates and supports the distinctive journey of every learner, recognizing and embracing the diversity of their interests and passions.

Join us as we reinvent what it means to learn, empowering you to shape your own learning experiences.

Discover our programs

SelfDesign
Learning Community

Our online kindergarten to grade 12 school offers you a personalized and flexible approach to learning. We also have Inclusive Education for learners with disabilities or diverse abilities.

SelfDesign
Home Learning

A flexible option if you wish to homeschool your child and take learning into your own hands.

HomeLearners
Network

Your child can pursue their passions and explore their interests in this learning activity platform that is live, guided and hands-on.

Join us in celebrating 40 years of lifelong learning!

For four decades, we’ve been making a difference in the lives of  tens of thousands of individuals and our journey has been a testament to the transformative power of learning and community.

In 2024, join us in celebrating the threads that have woven our philosophy into the very fabric of our organization. Enter monthly giveaways, check out our new video series, commemorative book, inspirational blog stories and so much more.

What I love about SelfDesign

In celebration of our 40th anniversary, we asked our community what they love most about SelfDesign. Listen to the inspirational answers from contractors, volunteers, board members, educators, learners, families and the founder’s daughter, Ilana.

[The] SelfDesign [model] focuses on fully experiencing and expressing our sense of being and purpose. It allows us to live life as an amazing, sacred journey shared intimately with fellow travellers. The work holds at its base a belief in the essential goodness and worth of every individual.”

– Brent Cameron (Founder of SelfDesign Learning Foundation)

[The] SelfDesign [model] focuses on fully experiencing and expressing our sense of being and purpose. It allows us to live life as an amazing, sacred journey shared intimately with fellow travellers. The work holds at its base a belief in the essential goodness and worth of every individual.”

– Brent Cameron (Founder of SelfDesign Learning Foundation)

Read our latest stories

Revolutionary project sparked a passion for the environment and a career shaping environmental policy

2024-11-06T12:11:24-08:00November 6th, 2024|

Katherine’s Virtual High story Katherine Muncaster joined Virtual High in 1993, one of the first 35 learners to enroll with [...]

Discover exciting November activities: STEAM learning, arts & crafts, yoga, theatre and more!

2024-11-20T14:53:32-08:00October 30th, 2024|

Get ready for an exciting November! Your kiddo will dive into the world of theatre arts, explore STEAM topics like [...]

Innovative learning leads to lifelong inspiration

SelfDesign Learning Foundation is not only an organization that offers innovative learning experiences for thousands of learners and their families each year, it’s also a strong and innovative community of like-minded individuals who believe in SelfDesign Founder Brent Cameron’s vision that learning is a personal life-long journey.”

– Amber Papou, SelfDesign CEO

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