Waldorf schools offer a developmentally appropriate, experiential, and academically rigorous approach to education. We integrate the arts in all academic disciplines to enhance and enrich learning. Our curriculum respects the pace of childhood development, inspires life-long learning, and enables children to fully develop their unique capacities. We have been educating children since 1984 using abundant physical movement, outdoor activity and hands-on learning. Come for a tour and see how wonderful our school is!
Any school is more than the buildings or the setting, though perhaps especially with Waldorf programs, setting is an important piece. Halton’s program is established and proven, having been founded in 1984, and the facilities are notable as well, providing, in many ways, the ideal environment for the Waldorf approach. The buildings aren’t small, though they really confer a nice sense of place, some that is beautifully extended by the school’s proximity to green space. Waldorf intends to set students apart a bit from the bustle of daily live, and all the distractions that might be found there, and refocus students’ attention, and awaken a perception and appreciation of children’s talents and their place in the world. You’d be hard pressed to find a learning environment that better expresses and supports those goals. It’s idyllic, and matches the strength of the academic program and the experience of the staff.
Gallery showcasing school life and general photos of Halton Waldorf School.
Gallery showcasing specific locations and facilities found at Halton Waldorf School.
The vegetable garden is maintained by the grade three class as part of their farm and agriculture studies.
The spring bulbs at our entrance were planted by the students.
In all seasons the kindergarten children spend abundant time outdoors.
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Academic |
DIBELS Testing: This school does not use DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.
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Biology | |
Chemistry | |
Ecology | |
Geology | |
Meteorology | |
Physics | |
Physiology | |
Zoology |
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Evolution as consensus theory | |
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories | |
Evolution is not taught |
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Acting | |
Dance | |
Drama/Theatre | |
Graphic Design | |
Music | |
Visual Arts |
Expressive | |
Disciplined |
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Computer science | |
Robotics | |
Web design |
Flexible pacing style | offered |
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Subject-streaming (tracking) | |
Multi-age classrooms as standard | |
Ability-grouping (in-class) as common | |
Frequent use of cyber-learning (at-their-own-pace) | |
Regular guided independent study opportunities | |
Differentiated assessment |
Halton Waldorf School offers no/limited support for students with learning difficulties or special needs.
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Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation | |
Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties |
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Accommodations | |
Modifications | |
Extra support |
Read our guide to special needs schools and special education
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Full-time gifted program (parallel to rest of school) | |
Part-time gifted program (pull-out; parallel to rest of class) |
Curriculum delivery: This information is not currently available.
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Custom subject enrichment (special arrangement) | |
Custom curriculum compacting (special arrangement) | |
Guided independent study (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Cyber-learning opportunities (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Formalized peer coaching opportunities (specifically for gifted learners to coach others) | |
Custom subject acceleration (special arrangement) | |
Career exploration (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Project-based learning (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Mentorships (custom gifted arrangement) |
In grade Gr. 8, Halton Waldorf School students perform an average of 1 hour of homework per night.
NS | PS | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
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Halton Waldorf School | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 15 mins | 30 mins | 45 mins | 60 mins | 60 mins |
Site Average | 0 mins | 2 mins | 5 mins | 7 mins | 15 mins | 17 mins | 23 mins | 29 mins | 34 mins | 40 mins | 52 mins | 56 mins |
Prose (narrative)-based feedback | Gr. 1 to Gr. 8 |
Academic achievement reporting | Gr. 1 to Gr. 8 |
Habits and behaviour reporting | Gr. 1 to Gr. 8 |
Parent-teacher meetings | JK to Gr. 8 |
Sports Offered | Competitive | Recreational |
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Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Football | ||
Ice Hockey | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Rowing | ||
Rugby | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming | ||
Tennis | ||
Track & Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Badminton | ||
Canoeing/Kayaking | ||
Downhill skiing | ||
Gymnastics | ||
Ice Skating | ||
Snowboarding |
Clubs Offered |
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Outdoor Education |
Community Service |
PS | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | ||
Day | $14,500 | $14,620 | $12,000 |
Discounts
Discount Type | Enrollment Type | Amount |
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2nd child (sibling) | Day | $11,850 |
3rd child (sibling) | Day | $9,250 |
4th child (sibling) | Day | $6,700 |
Grade range that need-based aid is offered: | K to 12 |
Percentage of grade-eligible students receiving financial aid | 0% |
Average aid package size | $0 |
Percentage of total enrollment on financial aid | 0% |
Total aid available | $0 |
This school works with other. for processing financial applications
Please contact the administrator at 905-331-4387.
This information is not currently available.
Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrollment | |
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Group 1 | Nursery/Toddler to Gr. 12 | Coed | Day | 180 |
Total enrollment | 180 |
Average enrollment per grade | 11 |
Average class size | 15 |
Gender (grades) | Nursery/Toddler to Gr. 12 (Coed) |
Boarding offered | No |
Percentage of students are international students | |
Number of different nationalities within student population | 0 |
Five-day boarding programs offfered |
NS | PS | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Day Enrollment | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | PS - 8 | |
SSAT | ||
SSAT (out of province) | ||
Entrance Exam(s) | ||
Entrance Essay | ||
Application Fee |
Day students: Rolling
Refer to our website for application forms.
Student Entry Points
Student Type | NS | PS | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
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Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 (90%) | 5 (90%) | 8 (90%) | 8 (90%) | 5 (90%) | 10 (90%) | 5 (90%) | 10 (90%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Services | Offered |
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Career planning | |
Internships | |
Mentorship Program | |
University counseling |
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Average graduating class size | N/A |
*Canadian "Big 6" placements | N/A |
**Ivy+ placements | N/A |
*Number of students in the past year who attended one of McGill, U of T, UBC, Queen's University, University of Alberta, or Dalhousie University.
**Number of students in the past 5 years that that attended one of Harvard, Yale, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Stanford, University of Chicago, Oxford or Cambridge (UK)
Below, find stories and testimonials about Halton Waldorf School.
Being relatively new to Halton Waldorf, I dove right in and became a Parent Association representative for my daughter’s kindergarten class. It was a tremendous opportunity to understand all the work, care, and consideration that goes into running the school. The best interests of the children are truly at heart.
...Having experienced multi-disciplinary preschools and traditional kindergarten classrooms I am truly amazed to see how Waldorf teachers manage their preschool students (3 & 4 years) and kindergarteners (4, 5 & 6 years)! It is pure magic how they create a calm and welcoming environment for each child, that is sustained throughout the morning of creative free play, circle time, lessons, snack and clean up. While quietly maintaining control, they help the children feel loved and respected and free to experience all the joyful and turbulent moments that social interaction with other children provide, for learning and growth. I truly appreciate what the teachers do for our children and that they share their knowledge with parents want to recreate the magic at home.
...My son left the public elementary school system in his grade six year and we enrolled him at the Halton Waldorf School. The results have been transformative. He is so happy now at school and has re-discovered his love of learning. He is eager to get to school in the mornings and comes home and completes his homework without reminders. His classroom teacher not only challenges and engages him academically, but supports all the students’ success by understanding their individual temperaments and supporting their emotional needs. As a secondary school teacher I am also completely confident that the knowledge and skills he is acquiring at Halton Waldorf will provide a strong foundation for his success at the secondary level.
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My involvement with Halton Waldorf School began more than 30 years ago when my daughter was part of the grade one class. I was a teacher at the school for 25 years before taking on the role of Faculty Chair. In each of these roles, I have seen firsthand how the curriculum supports healthy and well-rounded childhood development that helps students to flourish and find fulfilment in life.
Our faculty recognize that true knowledge is best attained through experiences that engage children physically, intellectually and emotionally. With a passionate commitment and a multi-disciplinary approach, we identify each child’s learning profile and support the building of their full potential.
As members of a global community of Waldorf schools, we educate children within the context of their evolving awareness of the world. We foster intellectual flexibility, moral discernment, integrity and a love of learning that profoundly shapes their individual capacities.