Freedom Thinkers Education

About

Freedom Thinkers Education is located at 5730 Baldonnel Rd, Baldonnel, BC V0C 1C6. The school describes itself as Fort St. John’s newest independent school, offering personalized learning through project-based, hands-on learning while meeting or exceeding BC educational requirements. Students choose projects based on their interests, and skills and processes are taught through these projects.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Peace River North)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: 4-9

Phone: 250 789-3369

Email: scushway@pris.ca

Principal: Sandra Cushway

Programs and Services

Project-based, personalized learning (Core Competencies) Freedom Thinkers Education emphasizes project-based learning where students choose projects reflecting their interests, with skills taught through these projects. The school also notes using BC Core Competencies, peer editing and critiquing, projects, and self-directed studies to develop skills and values. Athletics and extracurricular sports - Basketball (Grade 4–6 team) Student support / special education The website includes a “Special Education” section (details not provided in the available source text). The school also posts a School Accessibility Plan and Student Safety & Wellness Assurance resources.

School Culture and Expectations

The school’s mission emphasizes respect for all people and educating responsible, respectful citizens through personalized, project-based learning. It highlights values such as cooperation and teamwork, pride in work, a strong work ethic, social responsibility, self-directed learning, and learning “how to think” rather than “what to think.” It also emphasizes developing skills like critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, curiosity, compassion, persistence, and multi-age learning.

Enrollment

The school states it is accepting registrations for September 2025. The school also notes it periodically hosts Open Houses to discuss its program and invites families to watch for upcoming Open Houses or contact the school (Sandra) for more information.