The Highland School

The Highland School is an educational institution that prioritizes democracy, equality, and student involvement. Its unique characteristics include a democracy-based learning approach, where children develop into responsible adults through self-directed learning and living in a democratic environment. The school's educational approach emphasizes individual rights, freedoms, and autonomy, fostering a sense of personal growth and responsibility among its students. Key features of the school include its General School Meeting, where every individual, whether student or staff, has an equal vote in the decision-making process, and a commitment to inclusive rule-making and democratic governance.