Statements (61)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
school
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| gptkbp:accreditation |
not formally accredited
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| gptkbp:activities |
music
sports community service nature walks theater arts and crafts |
| gptkbp:age |
5 to 16 years
|
| gptkbp:curriculum |
student-led
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| gptkbp:founded |
1921
|
| gptkbp:founder |
gptkb:A.S._Neill
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| gptkbp:governance |
self-governed by students and staff
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Summerhill School
|
| gptkbp:influence |
alternative education movement
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| gptkbp:language_of_instruction |
English
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Suffolk,_England
|
| gptkbp:notable_alumni |
gptkb:Diana_Athill
gptkb:Richard_Branson Ruth Prawer Jhabvala |
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
art exhibitions
cultural events environmental education field trips music performances workshops community outreach programs theater productions parent involvement peer mentoring gardening community meetings cooking classes sports competitions international students school trips emphasis on critical thinking parent workshops focus on personal development emphasis on creativity support for mental health outdoor learning student representation in decision-making student-led conferences no standardized testing focus on global citizenship mixed-age classrooms emphasis on play focus on emotional well-being no compulsory classes focus on social skills support for special needs flexible schedule students can choose when to learn cultural_exchange_programs |
| gptkbp:philosophy |
child-centered education
freedom and responsibility |
| gptkbp:tuition |
varies by income
|
| gptkbp:type |
democratic_school
|
| gptkbp:website |
www.summerhillschool.co.uk
|
| gptkbp:weight |
small classes
|