SelfDesign is a distributed learning school. Here is how it fits into BC’s educational landscape.
Education |
Admissions
|
Funding/Tuition
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Approach
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---|---|---|---|
Local Public |
available to all
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tuition-free
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fixed curriculum
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Specialty Public |
by application/lottery
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tuition-free
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special interests and/or alternative teaching
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Independent/Private |
by application
|
mixed
|
varies by institution
|
SelfDesign |
available to all
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tuition-free
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personalized learning
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Other Distributed Learning |
varies by institution
|
mixed
|
varies by institution
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Homeschooling |
available to all
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nominal funding to families
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ranges from fixed curriculum to unschooling
|
More and more families want to know all of their educational options so that they can choose a path that opens more possibilities for their children. For many families, SelfDesign is that choice.
Families of all backgrounds and experiences come to SelfDesign. Here are the most common reasons why families join.
Sometimes the local school just isn’t a fit. Learners may feel unmotivated, invisible, unhappy, or bullied. Perhaps the traditional system sees their personality as a “problem.” They need an alternative that celebrates who they are.
From athletes to musicians, some learners need an educational option that credits their unique talents and allows time for training/practice.
Not all lifestyles fit with the typical educational schedule—Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm. Customizing when and how to learn can enable a higher quality of life.
Some families of learners with special needs want an approach that places greater value on the family’s voice and ensures learners feel inspired by and at the centre of their activities.
Some learners are living through unique circumstances. During such times, personalized learning and a supportive community can be invaluable in gaining perspective for the way forward.
Many families seek a learning approach that can be tailored to individual family values, while fostering a rewarding experience of diversity.
“As I watch my young kids grow up, I think, how can I help them find what they want to do with themselves in the world?”
Sheila and her husband decided to enrol their son Dominic with SelfDesign in grade one. They wanted to provide their children the opportunity to have the freedom to explore their learning interests and passions without the social pressures of traditional schooling. Read more family and learner stories