True Life School Foundations
Literacy, numeracy, play, curiosity, routines and emotional safety.
Ages 6–19
One promise, different levels of independence.
A six-year-old needs security and play. A teenager needs ownership and a future path. The model changes without losing its core promise.
6–9 foundations and play
10–15 ownership and teams
16–19 portfolio and future
Three developmental stages.
technology-supported learning does not mean the same experience for every age. The rhythm, autonomy and support change with the child.
Builders
Projects, teamwork, public speaking, responsibility and subject confidence.
Launchers
Exams, portfolio, internships, entrepreneurship, English and future choices.
Autonomy grows gradually.
Children are not thrown into independence. They learn it deliberately through routines, goals, reflection and increasingly real responsibility.
- Younger children get more guide-led structure.
- Older learners increasingly set goals and manage project work.
- Parents receive different reporting depth depending on age.
- High school pathways include exams, portfolio and future planning.
Fit questions by age.
Admissions looks at different signals for a young child, a pre-teen and a teenager preparing for future choices.
01
Young child
Can the child separate, follow routines and work in short focus cycles?
02
Ages 10–15
Can the child collaborate, present work and handle feedback?
03
Teen
Can the learner co-own goals, portfolio and future pathway?