Sudbury Valley Model

Terra Linda, Marin County, California. An environment of freedom and trust for students aged 5-19 to pursue their interests and passions.

Cottage Grove, Oregon. A publicly funded private school (like a charter school) about 20 miles south of Eugene.

An independent, democratic free school based on the Summerhill, Sudbury philosophies of self-directed learning and democratic process providing equal power to students and staff in making all the decisions in running the school.

Santa Clara, California. Cedarwood Sudbury School is based on the well-established fact that you do not have to force people to learn. 'Human beings are naturally curious,' Aristotle pointed out. Yet curiosity-driven, purely voluntary learning is a revolutionary concept in schooling. It was pioneered by our model, Sudbury Valley School.

A democratic school in Seattle, WA.

Concord, California. Student-directed learning. At DVS, each Student is responsible for making decisions about how to use their time. Ages 5-19.

Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The possibilities for learning at Fairhaven School really are limitless. Anything can become a subject of investigation-- photography, model rocketry, bookkeeping, medieval history, tree climbing, Latin, or dance-- and learning can take place in any form-- hands-on experience, classes, and apprenticeships. Our goal is simply to provide a safe, stimulating environment where students can explore the world in all its complexity.

Hampton, Connecticut. At Greenwood Sudbury School, each student is empowered with a sense of self-determination, responsibility, and personal freedom. Young people, ages 5 through 19, and staff interact in a community atmosphere, teaching and learning from one another. Freedom of choice is at the heart of the school.

Woodstock, New York. Opening soon. Contains FAQ, Upcoming Events, and writings about Sudbury Education.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Self-initiated Learning in a Democratic Setting. Contains a wealth of information about the school and its philosophy.

New Britain, Connecticut. Offers students 5-19 the freedom to explore their own interests on their own schedule. No required classes or curricula. Low tuition. Contains information on the school's philosophy, structure and current events.

Sacramento, California. SVS, a Sudbury school, practices age-mixing and student directed learning. There are no grades or mandatory classes. The school is governed by a democratic school meeting. Has a brochure, pictures, event information and a newsletter.

SERN's mission is to support Sudbury model schools and to expand understanding of this model of education. Contains a list of schools and start-up groups, information and links about the model, back issues of SERN's journal 'Perspectives on Sudbury Education', What's New, a bulletin board, and maps showing Sudbury activity geographically.

Haiku, Hawaii. A school where students decide for themselves how to spend their time learning naturally through their curiosity and desire to become independent. Information on admissions, staff, tuition, and how the school works.

Located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. A non-profit, independent school modeled after the Sudbury Valley School.