The Village Free School (VFS) is a non-profit private school located in Portland, Oregon, United States. The school offers enrollment to students ages 5–18. The educational philosophy at the Village Free School is based upon the idea that if children are given freedom and access to resources they will learn. Students at VFS choose what they want to learn and how they want to spend their time.
Admissions are designed so that many ages are represented, and enrollment in each age group is limited. Off-campus learning is encouraged and facilitated by staff at the free school.
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