Free to Learn
At Saint Louis Sudbury School, life is learning and learning is life. We value autonomy, dignity, and respect!
Based on and inspired by the original Sudbury model school (Sudbury Valley School in Framingham, MA) which was founded in 1968, Saint Louis Sudbury School believes that humans are born curious and learn best when we initiate our own learning. We offer fully Self-Directed Education for students age 5-18. With no coercive curriculum, homework, grades, or tests, Saint Louis Sudbury School students have the freedom, space, and time to pursue their interests, discover who they are, and develop life-long communication and decision making skills. All of this freedom to learn and to be is bounded by school rules and policies developed and maintained by the entire community. Young people and adults help run the school together!
At Saint Louis Sudbury School, we prioritize young people’s well being, happiness, and ability to adapt to a changing world.
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Over half of the students enrolled at Sudbury receive tuition assistance. Please consider making a donation to help support our Tuition Assistance Program and general operating fund!
WhAT IS SUDBURY?
Sudbury schools are found around the world! Learn more about the philosophy and history of this model of education.
ENROLLMENT PROCESS
Learn about the steps in becoming a Saint Louis Sudbury School student. We are enrolling year round.