Who We Are:
The Village Free School is a non-profit school for children ages 5-18.  The students at our school choose what they want to learn and how they want to spend their time. 

Our advisors encourage students to ask questions, explore, and play as we nurture their intellectual, social, emotional, and physical health.  We know that when kids learn the art of problem solving in a holistic way, their skills can be applied to any subject.

We honor the primary attachments of youth with their families and value the dignity and worth of students, staff, families, and volunteers alike.

We share what we learn about active youth participation and self-determination with educators and advocates around the world.

What We Offer:
The VFS is built upon the concept that children of all ages learn from each other, and so our school is not segregated by age or grade, which allows for significant peer mentorship.

Advisors work in partnership with  students to help them direct their learning and find the resources needed to accomplish their goals.  The low staff to student ratio (1:7) allows for individualized plans to accommodate different learning styles and varied interests.  Students pursue a wide variety of study based upon their own passions, and are able to continue with a subject until their curiosity is fully satisfied. 

We're Different:
We offer vibrant and interactive spaces to study, play, and share.  Students are not coerced into following a schedule dictated by standardized curriculum or  testing.

Children are naturally drawn to skills that will serve them in life, such as reading, problem solving, conflict resolution, critical thinking, and leadership.  We don’t label, compare, humiliate or grade students. 

The Village Free School  is a place where your child will be supported, challenged, and taken seriously.

We invite you to come visit!