Why Waldorf?

The Waldorf curriculum is broad and comprehensive. Structured to respond to the three developmental phases of childhood—birth to 7 years old, 7 to 14 years old, and 14 to 21 years old—Steiner stressed to teachers that the best way to provide meaningful support for the child is to comprehend these phases fully and to bring age appropriate content that nourishes healthy growth. Music, dance and theater, writing, and literature are not simply subjects to be read about and tested upon; they are to be experienced. Through these experiences, Waldorf students cultivate their intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual capacities to be individuals certain of their paths and to be of service to the world.

Teachers in Waldorf schools are dedicated to generating an inner enthusiasm for learning within every child. This eliminates the need for competitive testing, academic placement, and behavioral rewards to motivate learning, allowing motivation to arise from within. Waldorf Education is independent and inclusive. All academic classes are infused with art to encourage creative thinking, inspire self-discipline, and deepen the students' understanding of subject matter. Courses such as painting, drama, chorus, and movement support the academic lessons while practical arts—weaving, woodwork, and metal work—foster self reliance and a genuine engagement with the world. Waldorf Education upholds the principles of freedom in education and independent school governance. It truly offers inspired learning in hundreds of schools worldwide.