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THE OUR KIDS REPORT:
Waldorf Academy

Grades Nursery/Toddler TO Gr. 8 — Toronto, ON (MAP)
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Waldorf Academy:
THE OUR KIDS REPORT
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  • Grades
    Nursery/Toddler — Gr. 8
  • Gender
    Coed
  • Class Size
    10 — 18 students
  • Tuition
    $21,700 to 24,700/year
  • Language of instruction
    English
  • Associations
    AWSNA
  • Enrolment
    130 day students
  • Curriculum
    Waldorf
  • EBROCHURE
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School address

  • 250 Madison Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M4V 2W6 (MAP)
  • Busing not available

Our Perspective

How we see Waldorf Academy

We often consider the ideal student for a certain educational setting, though with Waldorf schools, it's important to also consider the ideal parent. Instruction student directed; benchmarks are less important than engagement. Multiple intelligences, multiple-sensory learning, cross-curricular instruction, visual learning—it's perhaps the epitome of what we think of as alternative education: constructivist rather than didactic. Waldorf Academy is one of the first of its kind in Canada, and was created when a group of parents decided to come together to create the kind of school that they wanted for their children. It's grown since then, and the organization and infrastructure has been formalized as well, including the creation of a purpose-built learning environment. Nevertheless, the core concept remains. The successful student is one who thrives in an interactive, transactional, arts-enriched setting. The ideal parent is one who sees the value in a constructivist approach, narrative-based assessment (letter grades are given in Grade 6 and up) and who prizes a considered and careful approach to the use of technology.

School's Perspective

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How Waldorf Academy sees itself

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Who are you, as a school?

"Waldorf is a global name in holistic, arts-enriched education. Our approach integrates experiential learning with academic depth and rigour. We put a premium on thinking imaginatively and turning challenges into possibilities. Graduates emerge with a strong sense of purpose, the ability to solve problems and the courage to engage in the world. Nestled beneath majestic Casa Loma in the heart of Toronto, Waldorf Academy provides a world-class education that centres your child amid beauty, meaning and inclusivity."

  • International Waldorf curriculum in downtown Toronto
  • Comprehensive enriched academic programme
  • Integrated drama, music, visual arts, woodwork, handwork, and movement
  • Outdoor education
  • Strong middle school athletic programme
  • Encourages creativity, social awareness and moral thinking
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School Facilities

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Insider Perspectives

How people from the school’s community see Waldorf Academy

Video reviews of Waldorf Academy

Parent, Abi Etches-Raheel (2021)

Watch our parent interview with Abi Etches-Raheel to get the inside scoop on what it’s like to have a child attend Waldorf Academy.

Roundtable Q&A (2020)

Watch our Waldorf Academy Q&A discussion with Danielle (Parent), Ali (Alum), Dasana Rose (Alum) to gain fresh insight into the school’s culture, values, and strengths.

Written reviews of Waldorf Academy

(4.7)

Parent, Cindy Waldman (2020)

Our son has really enjoyed his time at Waldorf Academy. Waldorf Academy has a very warm, inviting, ...

(4.3)

Parent, Danielle Marcos (2020)

My children love their teachers at Waldorf Academy: they are truly seen, understood, and valued. The...

(4.9)

Parent, Michael Bernstein (2020)

My son feels seen and cared for the way a family member would care for him. His individual needs, c...
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School leadership

Top-down influence on the school’s direction and tone

Message from school leadership

Cheri Grogan, Director of School and Childcare
Bachelor of Health and Physical Education and her Bachelor of Education at the University of Toronto. As well, she has completed her Principal Qualification Program at OISE.

“I have been asked, “Why did I decide to move to Waldorf Academy?”. The answer is a simple one; Waldorf education is the ‘art of awakening’ that aims to inspire life-long learning in all students and to enable them to fully develop their unique capacities. At the core of my educational philosophy is the belief that we must embrace creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, authentic assessments and deep inquiry to awaken a passion for lifelong learning. And through this belief, is the reality that it is no longer about asking students what they want to be when they grow up, but instead, we challenge and ask them what problems they would like to solve.”

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