Seven SelfDesign learners receive provincial scholarships in 2021
Join us in congratulating the learners from our Class of 2021 who received school district/school authority scholarships this year.
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.
COVID-19 and Communicable Disease Safety Protocols Update
In June 2021, the provincial health officer issued a statement on transitioning from a COVID-19 safety plan to communicable disease prevention. In keeping with directives from the provincial health officer, the Ministry of Education, and WorkSafeBC, SelfDesign has transitioned from [...]
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.
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.
Learners help their peers transition to SelfDesign’s grade 10 to 12 program
At SelfDesign’s Learner Council Welcome to Grade 10 Campfire, learners answered questions, addressed key concerns, and shared information and learners’ insights about what to expect in grade 10.
Three core beliefs underpin all that we do at SelfDesign
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.
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.
Family Health and Safety
Many parents engage and pay with their own funds for support providers and businesses to provide activities, lessons, classes, and opportunities for their child that may be included on their child’s learning plan and that they may include in their [...]
Learner’s interest-based project reinforced the family’s connections to each other
One month without social media focused this learner and her family on their relationships, interests and values