On this page we cover private schools in the area that offer Waldorf programs and support. We also touch on public schools for Waldorf kids.
For a more complete guide to Waldorf education, including a discussion of private vs. public options, start with our introductory guide.
 Toronto, Ontario Davenport Rd/Spadina Rd "Waldorf education is 'schooling with heart'. Students and parents love our class sizes, strong teacher relationships, incredible curriculum, unique opportunities and arts-infused academics!" —From the school
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 Mississauga, Ontario "Shining Stars School believes by combining the most conducive, inclusive and safe learning environment and developmentally appropriate curricular supports, our students can succeed!" —From the school
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 Thornhill, Ontario Bathurst St/Rutherford Rd "Toronto Waldorf School offers a curriculum that integrates academics, arts and movement while addressing the intellectual, physical, emotional and social aspects of child development from preschool to gr. 12." —From the school
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 Burlington, Ontario Appleby Line/Upper Middle Road "Discover Halton Waldorf School—where confidence, independence, and curiosity thrive. Nestled on five lush forested acres, our unique campus has nurtured young minds through Waldorf education since 1984." —From the school
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 Calgary, Alberta "Calgary Waldorf School’s rich and engaging curriculum carefully balances academic, artistic and practical activities to stimulate intelligence and encourage creativity." —From the school
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 Guelph, Ontario Victoria Rd N/Woodlawn Rd E "Trillium provides a vibrant and deeply nourishing comprehensive education designed to support both our students' capacity for free thinking and the strength of character needed to meet a radically changing world." —From the school
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| Founding date | Endowment | Admissions rate | Enrollment | Enrollment per grade | |
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Waldorf Academy | 1987 | $0 | 80% | 182 | 15 |
Shining Stars School | $0 | 100% | 30 | 4 | |
Toronto Waldorf School | 1968 | $0 | 70% | 360 | 23 |
Halton Waldorf School | 1984 | $0 | 90% | 240 | 15 |
Calgary Waldorf School | 1985 | $0 | 240 | ||
Trillium Waldorf School | 1996 | $0 | 90% | 165 | 18 |
Primary curriculum | Secondary curriculum | Curriculum pace | Academic culture | Average class size | Language immersion | Special needs support | Tech integration |
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Waldorf Academy | Waldorf | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 10 to 18 | Withdrawal Assistance | Light integration | ||
Shining Stars School | Waldorf | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 5 to 10 | Special needs school | Light integration | ||
Toronto Waldorf School | Waldorf | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 12 to 25 | Indirect Support | Light integration | ||
Halton Waldorf School | Waldorf | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 16 to 24 | No support | Light integration | ||
Calgary Waldorf School | Waldorf | Standard-enriched | Supportive | No support | ||||
Trillium Waldorf School | Waldorf | 15 to 18 | No support |
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| Admission deadline | SSAT required | Interview required | Acceptance rate | Next open house | |
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Waldorf Academy | Day: rolling | Nursery/Toddler - 8 | 80% | ||
Shining Stars School | Day: rolling | 100% | |||
Toronto Waldorf School | Day: rolling | Nursery/Toddler - 12 | 70% | ||
Halton Waldorf School | Day: rolling | Preschool - 8 | 90% | ||
Calgary Waldorf School | Day: rolling | JK - 9 | |||
Trillium Waldorf School | Day: rolling | K - 8 | 90% |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Waldorf Academy | 0% | 100% | 90% | 90% | 0% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 10% | ||||
Shining Stars School | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |||||||||
Toronto Waldorf School | 100% | 90% | 80% | 80% | 0% | 50% | 50% | 49% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 48% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% |
Halton Waldorf School | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
Trillium Waldorf School | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
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| Math | Science | Literature | Humanities Social Sciences | Foreign Languages | Fine Arts | |
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Waldorf Academy | Discovery Math | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Shining Stars School | Discovery Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | We don't offer Foreign Languages | We don't offer Fine Arts | |
Toronto Waldorf School | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Halton Waldorf School | Equal Balance | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Calgary Waldorf School | Equal Balance | |||||
Trillium Waldorf School |
Student council | School newspaper | Yearbook | Radio club | Photograph club | Art club |
Choir | Band | Dance club | Yoga club | Drama club | Debate club |
Chess club | Math club | Science club | Robotics club | Computer club | Environmental club | Outdoor club | Community service |
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Badminton | Baseball | Basketball | Cricket | Equestrian | Football | Golf | Gymnastics | Ice Hockey | Lacrosse | Rowing | Rugby | Soccer | Softball | Squash | Swimming | Tennis | Track and Field | Volleyball | Wrestling |
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