Tucked away in the heart of New Gisborne, a quiet revolution in education is underway. Global Village Learning (GVL) isn’t just another school—it’s a thriving, learner-led community that’s redefining what it means to prepare young people for the future.
From age four to 20, GVL nurtures curious minds across its four Developmental Learning Hubs: Foundations & Play, Exploration & Discovery, Entrepreneurship & Social Impact, and Pathways & Futures. Forget bells, rigid year levels, and standardised testing. At GVL, young people are trusted as capable contributors from day one. Here, learning is powered by curiosity, autonomy, and real-world projects, all supported by caring adults known as Guides.
“We actively try not to be a school,” says a GVL Guide. “Instead, we’ve built a personalised, future-focused learning village where young people feel deeply connected, confident in their abilities, and in control of their learning.”
The experience is deeply human. Every learner builds a portfolio, co-creates personal projects, and is supported by regular Learning Huddles involving their carers and Guides. Literacy and numeracy are woven into meaningful contexts, while EdVenturous Projects bring purpose and community impact into the centre of the curriculum.
There’s no homework, no uniforms, and no exams—but there is plenty of collaboration, kindness, and creativity. One week might include coding, drama, and community service. The next? Masterclasses with local changemakers or internships with local businesses.
And now, with enrolments open across all age groups, families in the Macedon Ranges have a rare chance to join something truly different.
Book a tour today and experience what education can be. Visit www.gvl.vic.edu.au and step into a community that believes every young person has the power to shape the world.
Global Village Learning. It’s not a school. It’s the future, right here in Gisborne.
