Six key values – lifelong learning, relationships, innovation, integrity, accountability and quality – guide all that SelfDesign does as we strive to support learners and families on their own learning journeys throughout their lives.

SelfDesign Learning Community has unique ways of meeting the Ministry of Education guidelines for communicating student learning. We approach assessing, documenting and reporting on learning through a series of learning communications.

Genius Hour brings learners together to show and talk about what they’re doing in their learning lives, ask questions, share ideas and deepen their understanding of the notion of “genius.”

SelfDesign’s personalized learning program provides learners with the same credentials that any B.C. school offers. Learners can apply to post-secondary institutions and work towards professional careers – and are better prepared for taking responsibility for their own learning.

Director of Organizational Learning & Culture, River Meyer, shares how parents can practice self care to keep themselves healthy amidst the difficulties of the pandemic.

Until a few years ago, SelfDesign enrolled learners from around the world in its global program. The parent of one of those learners talks about her daughter’s SelfDesign experience.

Our 2020 Community Report shares our achievements and activities, as well as our responses to last year’s unique challenges.

Being able to connect to and interact with peers is an important part of the school experience. At SelfDesign Learning Community, we build that connection and interaction right into our core learning program.

“SelfDesign is a unique opportunity to pursue your interests in a different way,” SelfDesign graduate Erik says. “It’s also a great opportunity to find like-minded people – which could be hard to do otherwise – but SelfDesign provides the perfect opportunities for these connections to be made.”