At the Philly Free School,

students ages 4-19 explore freely, think critically, and work collaboratively, across ages, to govern themselves and their school. Through self-initiated activities, students learn the delicate balance between individual freedom and community responsibility. Along the way, they develop the internal resources to navigate, assess, and utilize the information and tools needed to thrive in modern society.

What’s Happening

  • Join us at the Fourth Annual Alternative Education Forum. On March 13 from 6-8pm, a panel of speakers from the Philly Free School, the Waldorf School of Philadelphia, and the Philadelphia Montessori Charter School will answer questions about their different models of education. Come to learn about the similarities and differences between these alternative educational options. Please RSVP.
    Alt Ed Forum 2014

  • A huge THANK YOU to all of those who invested in PFS during our very successful year-end fundraising campaign. We raised more money from more donors than ever before. WOW!
  • Did you know you can support PFS by buying great merchandise, like phone cases, hoodies, water bottles, and more? Check it out here: Cafe Press
  • If you shop at Target, you can donate to the Philly Free School simply by choosing us in their Take Charge of Education program

Tax Credit Program

Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit provides direct tax credit of 91% to 102% for business gifts up to $400,000 per year. In effect, a business can redirect its tax dollars, with no net cost, to benefit children and education.

Eligible entities include LLCs & LLPs, Corporations, S-Corporations, and Partnerships; eligible taxes include PA Corporate Net Income, PA Personal Income, Insurance Premiums, Bank & Trust Shares, and PA Capital Stock & Franchise.

If your business or partnership is paying any of these state taxes, call us today at 215-218-9586 for more information and a tax credit application form, or email learnatphillyfreeschooldotorg

Real Life. Real Learning.