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|

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|
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