At Wayfinders, we’re not bound by bells, rows of desks, or rigid curriculums.

We're a learning community for the future—where curiosity leads, relationships matter, and every learner is trusted to chart their own path.

This isn't just an alternative to school—it's a reimagining of what education can be.

Guided by innovation, grounded in connection, and inspired by the children we serve, we’re building something different.

Something better.

We're not school.
We're what comes next.

Living Looks Like Learning

We believe learning should feel alive—joyful, connected, and hands-on. Students build with natural materials, co-create group projects, explore outside, and dive into real questions that matter to them. Learning here doesn’t start with worksheets—it starts with wonder.

Every Learner, Their Own Path

We use cutting-edge AI tools to personalise learning to each student’s pace, needs, and interests—without losing the human touch. Educators guide, coach, and learn alongside students, while technology adapts to support growth. Here, data isn’t about test scores—it’s about knowing how your child learns best.

Learning Outside the Lines (and the Walls)

Our days often begin and end outside. From community gardens to outdoor inquiry stations, children are invited to learn with the world around them—not apart from it. Weather, seasons, and ecosystems become part of the curriculum, sparking questions, movement, and connection.

Learning Together, Leading Together

At Wayfinders, students teach each other, mentor across age groups, and lead projects from concept to creation. We don’t believe in passive learning—we believe in shared ownership. And our families aren’t just observers—they’re collaborators. Parent connection, transparency, and authentic partnership are built into everything we do.

Small, Connected, and Intentional

Wayfinders is a place where everyone is known by name. Our small-school model means students grow in a safe, close-knit environment that nurtures confidence, creativity, and community. We grow food together, solve problems together, and celebrate learning every step of the way.

FAQs

  • A P-6 educational setting that caters to outside-the-box learners.

  • Technically, and according to our future ‘registration’ - YES! We are purposely NOT using the word school anywhere in our name because it has such a negative connotation for so many kids.

    Our schools and the old structures are currently collapsing, so we don’t WANT to be a school, we WANT to be what comes next.

  • Good question! We haven’t formed a board yet, which we need to incorporate and get all the paperwork sorted.

    Then, we need to plan the curriculum and find a site, along with fundraising - did you know it takes nearly $300,000 to get a school off the ground?

  • Use the form below to register your interest.

    AND, share what we’re doing with your friends, family and community.

    We need a community to build this school, it can’t come to fruition if there are 1-2 people working on it!

We're not trying to fix a broken system—we're building something new.

Join the Wayfinders Community

We're building something different—and we'd love for you to be part of it.

Whether you're a curious parent, an inspired educator, or a passionate community member, there's a place for you at Wayfinders.

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