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Montessori Farm School ‘Folwark Białka’ is a unique place.

The core aims of its academic program, and the prepared environment, are to introduce and prepare its students for the next stages of education, while equipping them with the right tools and competencies that will enable them to become independent adults.

Age 12-18 is a unique period in our lives, which Montessorians refer to as the new birth. It is a time of accelerated physical, psychological and social growth.

It is during this sensitive period in which young people stop seeing themselves as children and start on a journey towards the discovery of their identity, capacities, and potential in society. It is a time that heralds the inevitable transition into adulthood.

MFS believes it is during these 12-18 years of age that young people will greatly benefit from the program offered by the Montessori Farm School with its group diversity, strong emphasis on community and inclusive values. The students will not only gain academic knowledge but will also be able to apply these skills in everyday life practices.

MFS is a place where they can discover their talents, strengths, manage failures, recognize their potential and discover what they are good and effective at.

MFS is an educational project where academic subjects can be expanded upon and put into real life practice. It is a school that nurtures a connection with nature through the keeping of farm animals, preparing and cultivating land for farming, maintaining an orchard, a garden, an apiary as well as two ponds. All of these are some of the most important sources for learning both as a means and as an object. Together with a carpentry shop and a workshop our unique school is well equipped to ensure MFS students will acquire the practical abilities and competencies essential to go on to be independent and confident adults.

Students live at the farm throughout their years of education. They become fully fledged citizens of the school while building a community based on strong values and inclusion, of which they create together with their teachers and mentors who also live and work at the school.

MFS' qualified educators/specialists offer the highest standard of academic and pastoral care. Under their watchful eye and in this safe environment, they ensure that the students may continue to walk on the path towards self-discovery, as well as find their own place in society.