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At the Waldorf School of Philadelphia, we provide the right learning experiences at the right time. Our joyful and time-tested early childhood and elementary school curriculum mirrors children’s development. The Waldorf approach uniquely supports the growth of Preschool and Kindergarten children, while creative, substantive, interdisciplinary academics engage students in First through Eighth Grades.

We’re a small school by design. On an expansive campus, students are immersed in experiential learning, surrounded by warm community, and challenged to become their best selves: intellectually, socially, and emotionally.

Welcome to the Waldorf School of Philadelphia. Come grow with us.

Awards or Certifications:

Accredited by ADVIS, AWSNA, MSA, NAIS, WECAN

What is your teaching or educational philosophy?

The Waldorf School of Philadelphia is proud of our reputation as a vibrant learning community where education is based on a deep understanding of the developing child. Our interdisciplinary approach develops our students’ ability to think critically and to make a difference, as leaders with a strong moral compass.

As an accredited Waldorf school, we apply the innovative educational philosophy and curriculum developed by Rudolf Steiner in a contemporary context, and offer a comprehensive liberal arts education. We uphold a standard of excellence and integrity in academics, arts, and human relationships.

What is your mission statement?

The Waldorf School of Philadelphia is a vibrant learning community where education, based on a deep understanding of the developing child, integrates the intellectual with the artistic, the practical with the beautiful, fostering the ability to engage fully in the world.

We achieve our mission by:

Applying the innovative educational philosophy and curriculum of Rudolf Steiner in a contemporary context

Upholding a standard of excellence and integrity in academics, arts, and human relationships

Honoring and valuing each child and their unique gifts

Cultivating dynamic working relationships with and among the faculty, the board, the administration, and the community of families

Striving for cultural diversity within an urban setting, with a commitment to the importance of nature and its stewardship

Enrollment

216

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