Pioneers and Innovators in Alternative Education For Over 40 Years
The Living Wisdom School™ located at Ananda Village, was founded in 
1972 on the belief that students need inspiration and training for life – in addition to preparation for employment and intellectual pursuits. Our unique programs, based on Education for Life philosophy, are carefully designed to meet each individual’s need, to prepare students for life’s inner and outer challenges and to encourage a rich, lifelong journey of adventure and self-discovery.
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- Students regularly score in the top 90th percentile in standardized testing and SAT and PSAT prep is part of the curriculum.
- Learn more about the International Online High School.
- Want to learn about LWS Tuition Policy?
- Testimonials and more
- LWS appears in the documentary-drama film, Finding Happiness.
- Learn about our sister schools:Palo Alto and Italy
- Visit our Youtube channel to learn even more.
- Find out more about our Family Yoga Camp
“If you could put what you are doing in the public schools,
it would change the world.”
-School Superintendent at initial accreditation visit
“This school is the best kept secret in Northern California.”
-WASC official at renewal visit
“Education for Life… is an exalted call for change, based on deep insight ino the potentials of every human being. It tells us how to nurture creativity, wisdom, and intuition in each child, and how to tap his
unexplored capabilities.”
-Jesse J. Casbon, PhD, Dean of Graduate School for Professional Studies at Lewis & Clark College (and former LWS High School Director)
