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Step into a world where education meets freedom! Join us at the Free Democratic School for an Open Days as part of the Learning Planet Festival, and experience firsthand how our students thrive in a self-directed, inclusive, and democratic environment.

Our students are engaged in free play, self-guided learning, and community decision-making. Our school offers an educational model inspired by the principles of Summerhill School and the latest research in neuroscience, pedagogy, and psychology. Here, learning isn’t driven by schedules or curricula, but by each child’s curiosity, autonomy, and love of discovery.

We’d love to talk with you in English, Slovak, German, or Ukrainian—and we’ll do our best in other languages, too! Come see how democracy and intrinsic motivation can transform education. Walk through our learning spaces, chat with students and staff, and join us in celebrating an educational approach that respects children’s natural drive to learn and explore. You might even leave with fresh ideas for your own educational journey!

Part of the LearningPlanet Festival, where thousands are joining in person and online to celebrate education, collaboration, and learning for a better future.

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