Admission
Admission Requirements
Children
- Age: 6 - 18 years
- The child is willing to attend and participate in the Sudbury Judicial Committee meetings and respect judicial rulings.
- The child has basic self-care abilities, such as using the bathroom independently.
- The child is able to voluntarily separate from their caregiver.
- The child is willing to learn how to interact with others in the Sudbury community, balancing personal and community needs.
Parents
- Parents or caregivers need to have attended a Sudbury workshop and understand its principles and operations.
- The family fully agrees with the Sudbury philosophies.
- Parents or caregivers are willing to commit to personal growth, such as reflecting on themselves during interactions with their children, letting go of preconceived and limiting ideas, etc.
Admission Process
***Due to a period of restructuring, Hong Kong Sudbury is not accepting new student applications at this time***
The Sudbury model differs significantly from the traditional understanding of education and is completely different from mainstream schools and even other alternative schools.
Therefore, we recommend that parents first watch relevant videos and interviews, and read Sudbury books, frequently asked questions, articles, etc., to gain a deeper understanding of the Sudbury model.
Steps:
- Read/watch the information on this website and complete the Parent Enquiry Form
- Attend a Sudbury workshop for parents
- Schedule an online meeting with our Admission Committee (small group session)
- Schedule an individual online meeting with our Admission Committee (individual session)
- Read the enrollment information
- Visit ＋Interview
- Parent questionnaire
- Trial period of four weeks
- After completing the above steps, if Hong Kong Sudbury, the child, and the parents all find it suitable, the child will be officially enrolled.
Videos
Self-Directed Learning Fundamentals
Hong Kong Sudbury Self-Directed Education 2020. 5
A Heart-to-Heart with Sudbury Parents (Part 1): The Child, The Calling… "Why did you opt out of the mainstream education system?"
A Heart-to-Heart with Sudbury Parents (Part 2): The Meaning of Life... "Why did you choose Sudbury model when your child can acclimate to mainstream schooling?"
A Heart-To-Heart with Sudbury Parents (Part 3): Are you happy, my dear? "Did anything change in your child physiologically and/or psychologically after choosing the Sudbury model?"
A Heart-To-Heart with Sudbury Parents (Part 4): Self-Directed Learning "What did you and your child experience in Self-Directed Learning?"
A Heart-To-Heart with Sudbury Parents (Part 5): Into the Future "How does Sudbury education foster children for their future?"
Interview with Ayal, the Jerusalem Sudbury graduate (Part 1) "How did you learn in Sudbury School? How would you overcome when you were stuck in learning?"
Interview with Ayal, the Jerusalem Sudbury graduate (Part 2) "Have you encountered any difficulties when you were looking for jobs?"
Interview with Ayal, the Jerusalem Sudbury graduate (Part 3) "Did you have any concerns about the future before graduating from the Sudbury School?"
Interview with Ayal, the Jerusalem Sudbury graduate (Part 4) "How did Sudbury education help you at work and in life?"
Interview with Ayal, the Jerusalem Sudbury graduate (Part 5) "How did the Sudbury education restrict you in life?"
Interview with Ayal, the Jerusalem Sudbury graduate (Part 6) "Do you think the Sudbury approach fosters better quality teenagers?"
Suggested Readings
- Free at Last by Daniel Greenberg
- Glimpses: Sudbury Valley Impressions
- Worlds in Creation by Daniel Greenberg
- Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life by Peter Gray
Other Readings
- A Place to Grow: The Culture of Sudbury Valley School by Daniel Greenberg
- The Meaning of Education by Daniel Greenberg
Website
- Sudbury Valley School (SVS) website
- Freedom to Learn website (Peter Gray)