The best way to learn about The Waldorf School of St. Louis is through a school tour. Parents are invited to explore the campus and observe the unique curriculum at the Walk & Talk School Tour.
The tour includes an overview of the Waldorf curriculum and philosophy, classroom visits, a tour of the campus and a Q & A session. Waldorf education is the fastest-growing independent school curriculums in the World. Today, there are more than 1,100 Waldorf schools and over 1,700 kindergartens in 80 countries worldwide. They have grown in response to the demand for education that truly meets the needs of childhood at all developmental levels.
The Waldorf School of St. Louis offers an interdisciplinary and progressive approach to learning. The Waldorf curriculum flawlessly intertwines every branch of academics, the arts, and practical skills, cultivating well-rounded, critical thinkers who embrace high ideals and respect themselves, others, and the natural world. No other educational method provides an academic experience as enriching, authentic, and joyful as Waldorf education. Come see how our outdoor classrooms have been enriching and building resilience in our students for over 25 years.
The Waldorf School of St. Louis is now enrolling families for early childhood through Grade 8 and homeschool enrichment.
Please RSVP to reserve your spot for a Walk & Talk Tour at waldorfstl.org. All Walk & Talk Tours begin at 9 a.m.
At the Waldorf School of St. Louis in Webster Groves.
More information: waldorfstl.org
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