Interest-based learning led to acceptance in this learner’s university of choice with a full entrance scholarship

Next September, Grace will leave the small farming community where she grew up in the west Kootenays to begin the four-year Bachelor of Arts theatre program at Dalhousie University in Halifax, where she’ll specialize in historical costume design.

2023-01-10T13:43:05-08:00October 24th, 2022|Learner Stories|

A passion for mountain biking: SelfDesign learner competes in high school championships

With SelfDesign’s support, this learner was able to train and compete in the B.C. high school championships, held in May for the first time since 2019.

2022-06-01T15:11:42-07:00June 1st, 2022|Learner Stories|

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.

2022-03-30T09:29:47-07:00February 2nd, 2022|Learner Stories|

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.

2022-07-14T09:31:31-07:00January 26th, 2022|Learner Stories|

On pointe with SelfDesign: This learner balanced a dance and acting career with school

SelfDesign’s personalized, integrated approach allowed this learner to optimize her learning, her training and her career.

2022-03-01T19:01:35-08:00November 9th, 2021|Learner Stories|

This learner on the autism spectrum is enrolled in college to follow his passion

With support and a personalized approach to learning, Thomas finished high school with SelfDesign and is starting college in September.

2022-03-01T18:58:07-08:00September 16th, 2021|Learner Stories|
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