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.
Mont-Libre was founded in response to the desperate need for a space to support children and their families who do not fit into the traditional school system. The co-founders of Mont-Libre, Marc-Alexandre Prud'homme, Noémie Bourbonnais and others, also founded the Quebec Network of Democratic Schools (RÉDAQ).[3][4][5][6][7]
Mont-Libre decision-making processes are organised via democratic assemblies held every week.[9] Mont-Libre community members are free to explore their own interests as long as their interests do not encroach negatively on others.[10]
"By embracing the unschooling philosophy, you must have deep faith that a child placed in a healthy and enriching environment will develop to their full potential on their own. You, as an adult, can create all the circumstances that will help them."
Similar to the Summerhill School, founded by A.S. Neill the centre follows progressive educational philosophies, with an attitude of meeting students where they are at.
In September 2025, Mont-Libre added an additional day for younger children between the ages of six to nine.[14] The remaining days of the week are reserved for youth bewtween the ages of nine to eighteen.[15]
The educators at Mont-Libre include Christine Perry, Daniel Stee, Hyon Stee and Marc-Alexandre Prud'homme. [16]
↑Lafrenière, Janie (2024). «Les centres d'apprentissage libre et démocratique au Québec: une analyse critique du discours au regard d'une théorie de l'éducation démocratique et des idéologies politiques» Mémoire. Montréal (Québec, Canada), Université du Québec à Montréal, Maîtrise en science politique.
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