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Go to child profileToronto Waldorf School is the leader in holistic education. Our focus on child development ("The right thing at the right time") and our arts-infused curriculum distinguish us from traditional schools. Waldorf students are responsible, confident, life-long learners, who can problem-solve, think creatively, and serve their communities. Take a tour, see the school, feel the difference. Experience Toronto Waldorf School.
Not all Waldorf programs are created the same, and the Toronto Waldorf School is a great example of that. As every school, it has a character of its own, a product of the community it serves. It offers a full preschool through Grade 12 program, throughout displaying a commitment to active learning, process over product, and cross-curricular, collaborative learning. Families that enroll typically are also attracted by an overt attention to ethics, environmental stewardship, interpersonal values, and the encouragement of individual expression. While the curriculum is strong, it’s often that values piece that tips the balance. The ideal student is one who will thrive in an interactive learning environment that builds from the students' talents, interests, and curiosities.
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Academic |
DIBELS Testing: This school does not use DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.
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Evolution as consensus theory | |
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories | |
Evolution is not taught |
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Biology | |
Chemistry | |
Ecology | |
Geology | |
Meteorology | |
Physics | |
Physiology | |
Zoology |
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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 |
Students remain in a regular classroom for the whole day; the teacher receives special training in accommodating special needs and/or learning disabled students.
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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
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. 12, Toronto Waldorf School students perform an average of 2 hours of homework per night.
NS | PS | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Site Average | 0 mins | 2 mins | 6 mins | 7 mins | 15 mins | 17 mins | 23 mins | 29 mins | 34 mins | 39 mins | 51 mins | 55 mins | 69 mins | 80 mins | 98 mins | 107 mins |
Prose (narrative)-based feedback | Gr. 1 to Gr. 12 |
Parent-teacher meetings | Nursery/Toddler to Gr. 12 |
Competitive sports: 5
Recreational sports: 3
Toronto Waldorf School offers 9 clubs and extracurricular programs.
NS | PS | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
Day | $23,400 | $21,360 | $20,810 | $19,230 | $21,320 | |||||||||||
Day (Half day) | $12,470 |
Discounts
Discount Type | Enrolment Type | Amount |
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Full payment | all students | 1% |
Grade range that need-based aid is offered: | JK to 12 |
Percentage of grade-eligible students receiving financial aid | 0% |
Average aid package size | $4,000 |
Percentage of total enrolment on financial aid | 0% |
Total aid available | $0 |
This school works with Apple Financial Inc. for processing financial applications
Application for Financial Assistance should be done in tandem with the application to the school. Please see our website pages for more details.
Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | Nursery/Toddler to Gr. 12 | Coed | Day | 360 |
Total enrolment | 360 |
Average class size | 12 to 25 |
% of international students (total enrolment) | 5% |
Number of different nationalities within student population | N/A |
NS | PS | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Day Enrollment | 12 | 40 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Class Size | 12 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | NS - 12 | |
SSAT | ||
SSAT (out of province) | ||
Entrance Exam(s) | ||
Entrance Essay |
Day students: Rolling
Offer mid-year entry:
Yes
Application fee: $125
Registration fee: $2,000
Deposit:
$1,000
The following documents are required: application form, detailed questionnaire, copy of birth certificate, and copy of most recent report card.
This is the percentage of applicants typically accepted into the school. So if 50 students are admitted out of 100 applicants, the school has an overall acceptance rate of 50%.
Student Entry Points
This shows approximately how many openings there are likely to be in each grade in a typical year, as well as the estimated acceptance rate for each grade level.
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) | 8 - 12 (100%) | 20 - 30 (90%) | 12 - 20 (80%) | 3 - 10 (80%) | 0 - 5 (50%) | 0 - 5 (50%) | 0 - 5 (49%) | 0 - 5 (50%) | 0 - 5 (50%) | 0 - 5 (50%) | 0 - 5 (50%) | 0 - 5 (48%) | 5 - 8 (50%) | 0 - 2 (50%) | 0 - 1 (50%) | 0 - 1 (50%) |
Average graduating class size | 18 |
Students accepted into post-secondary studies upon graduation | 98% |
Percentage of students who attend post-secondary institutions outside of Canada | 1% |
Students who attended a Ivy+ school 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) | N/A |
Toronto Waldorf School Graduates’ Post-Secondary Studies:
This information is not currently available.Aggregate of All Schools’ Post-Secondary Studies:
Career planning | |
Internships |
Mentorship Program | |
University counseling |
Alumnus | Grad Year | Accomplishment |
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Martina Sorbara | 1997 | Martina is a singer-songwriter and lead singer of the band Dragonette. The band won the Canadian Juno Award for Dance Recording of the Year in 2012. |
Ariel Nasr | 1997 | Ariel wrote The Boxing Girls of Kabul, which won the Canadian Screen Award (The Best Short Documentary). He was nominated for an Oscar (Live Action Short Film) for Buzkashi Boy. |
Anna Purcell | 1991 | Anna Purcell was elected with the most votes as a city councillor in Nelson, BC in November 2014. |
Nathaniel Anderson-Frank | 2003 | Nathaniel was appointed to the #4 chair of London's Philharmonia Orchestra first violin section in 2011. He also won the Concerto Prize at the Royal Academy of Music in London. |
Jessie Cook | 1982 | Professional Guitarist and Juno Award winner. Jesse has recorded seven studio albums since 1995 and has toured in many countries around the world. |
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When is the application deadline for Toronto Waldorf School?
The application deadline for day students is typically open year-round based on availability. More application details are available here.
What is the curriculum pace at Toronto Waldorf School?
Toronto Waldorf School has a Standard-enriched approach to curriculum pace (as opposed to Accelerated or Student-paced). Learn more about curriculum pace here.
How many students attend Toronto Waldorf School?
There are 360 students enrolled at Toronto Waldorf School from Nursery/Toddler to Gr. 12. 5% are international students. More details about enrollment are available here.
Do students at Toronto Waldorf School wear uniforms?
No
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