Mont-Libre Agile Learning Centre

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Mont-Libre Agile Learning Centre
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Mont-Libre Agile Learning Centre on Plaza Saint-Hubert
Address
6790, Saint-Hubert

Montreal
,
Quebec

Canada
Information
Other nameMont-Libre
School type Independent Democratic
EstablishedJanuary 9, 2017
CategoryDemocratic
DirectorMarc-Alexandre Prud'homme
GenderCoeducational
Age range9 to 18 years

Mont-Libre Agile Learning Centre (Mont-Libre) is an independent inclusive multi-age bilingual democratic learning centre servicing children who are registered for homeschooling in Quebec, Canada. [1] [2] Mont-Libre Agile Learning Centre is part of the alternative education movement and is the first democratic learning centre to be established in the province of Quebec. Mont-Libre is located in the borough of La Petite Patrie, Montreal. The centre was founded in response to the desperate need for a space to support children and their families who do not fit in the traditional school system. The founders of Mont-Libre, Marc-Alexandre Prud'homme and others, also founded the Quebec Network of Democratic Schools (RÉDAQ). [3] [4] [5]

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Philosophy and educational structure

Mont-Libre prioritises self-directed learning, non-violent communication, transformative justice, democratic decision-making processes, a love of learning and community involvement. [6]

Mont-Libre decision-making processes are organised via democratic assemblies held every week. [7] Mont-Libre community members are free to explore their own interests as long as their interests do not encroach negatively on others. [8]

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