The free school „Brigach“ was founded in 2006. Now, about 30 children - age 6 to 18 - attend the school.
The educational concept is quite unique and at the same time meets the requirements of federal curricula: it bases on a self-determined learning programm of formal and informal learning. The concept of the school is not confined to any ideology or religious confession.
The pupils learn in a group of mixed ages: educational materials support children to learn individually and within their own pace. The children decide every day how to structure their learning program and the teachers’ role is to give input and advice, to support children on their own way of learning. In this way, they experience democracy, which offers freedom and limits, individuality and community.
The core of the concept is the children's self-responsibility. Children are taught to work independently, using their own strenghts and skills: teachers are not an authority who know everything, but someone who supports and accompanies children in their process of learning.
