SelfDesign’s approach fosters love for learning and helps learners prepare for life challenges

These two SelfDesign learners are prepared to balance achievement, a love for learning and mental health as they start university with two scholarships each.

2022-03-01T18:57:41-08:00September 8th, 2021|Learner Stories|

New York City and beyond: Passion, drive and a pandemic shaped this SelfDesign learner’s grade 10 to 12 years

From training with the Joffrey Ballet School in New York to pursuing a degree in science, this learner made the most of her high school years with SelfDesign.

2022-03-01T18:57:12-08:00August 27th, 2021|Learner Stories|

​​Call of the Big Top: This learner juggled school and full-time training to prepare for the world’s premiere circus school

With SelfDesign Learning Community, aspiring young circus acrobats – and dancers, athletes, singers and musicians – can train full time while working towards their high school graduation certificates.

2022-03-01T18:56:18-08:00August 5th, 2021|Learner Stories|

Nearly 20 years with SelfDesign: This family explored interests, pursued passions, and grew up together

Being part of SelfDesign transformed this family, says this mother of five former SelfDesign learners. “It completely changed the way that we raised our children and made our family 100 times better than it had been before.”

2024-08-02T10:11:14-07:00June 16th, 2021|Featured-SDHL, Learner Stories|

From neighbourhood cleanup to petitioning Parliament: How this learner’s interests drove his learning

A neighbourhood cleanup project led this learner on a new learning adventure to learn about pollution, petitions and Canada’s political system.

2022-03-01T18:51:50-08:00June 10th, 2021|Learner Stories|

Family resistance to a home learning path, and the beautiful outcome

Lisa, a SelfDesign parent, shares her story of how her family, her husband and her husband’s family all opposed her daughters embarking with SelfDesign. With time, as the kids flourished on their new learning journeys, the resistance faded.

2022-03-01T18:50:58-08:00May 26th, 2021|Learner Stories|

SelfDesign learner’s council provides unique skill-building opportunities for learners

SelfDesign's student council has accomplished a great deal to bridge the gap between learners and the organization. In this interview, council President Samayyah talks about her approach to leadership for the 2020/21 school year.

2022-03-01T18:41:18-08:00February 24th, 2021|Learner Stories|
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