In some places, even less structured educational systems were set up in which, among other things, the pupils could decide whether they would attend classes or not and could choose the amount of recreation or instruction that they would receive.
Dažviet pat bija izveidotas izglītības programmas, kuru ietvaros skolēni paši varēja nolemt, vai viņi apmeklēs nodarbības vai ne un cik daudz viņi mācīsies un cik — atpūtīsies.