Waldorf Academy campus in Toronto, Ontario

Waldorf Academy

Toronto, OntarioDay · Co-edGrades JK – 120
Grades
JK – 12
Day Tuition
CA$385/yr
Class Size
10 students
Small classes
Acceptance
80%
Welcoming
Campus
Casa Loma neighborhood acres
Gender Policy
Co-ed

About Waldorf Academy

Waldorf Academy’s Mission is to create an inspired learning environment; develop and maintain a profound understanding of the whole child—head, heart, and hands; foster healthy relationships among students, parents, and teachers; and attract highly capable, dedicated, and skilled educators who have a passion for learning and teaching.

Waldorf Academy is a unique educational institution in Toronto, offering a nurturing and creative environment for children from Childcare to Grade 8. The school follows the renowned Waldorf education model, focusing on each child's developmental stage.

Core Values

CreativityCommunityNurtureWholenessImagination

Teaching Philosophy

Our classes involve active learning with singing, movement and reciting poems woven into the daily rhythm of each class. This enriches learning and personal growth as these activities engage students on multiple levels—emotionally, intellectually, and physically—while fostering a sense of community and harmony. As with all Waldorf schools, Waldorf Academy minimizes the use of technology to allow children to engage more deeply with their learning experiences and the world around them. In a low-technology environment, students develop critical thinking, creativity, and interpersonal skills through hands-on activities, artistic expression, and real-world problem-solving. We give our students the time and space to develop a strong sense of self, helping them build meaningful connections with their peers and teachers. By prioritizing human interaction and experiential learning to the world around us, Waldorf Academy nurtures our students' innate curiosity and helps them develop a strong foundation to take ownership of their learning.

What Makes Waldorf Academy Special

  • Holistic education
  • Financial aid & scholarships offered

Academics

Curriculum

Waldorf Academy offers Other curriculum, with specializations in Holistic education (head, heart, hands), emotional intelligence, resilience, and experiential, and low-technology learning. Waldorf Academy Mission and Values.

Academic Environment

Academic Culture
Progressive
Math Approach
Progressive

Languages of Instruction

English

Programs & Extracurriculars

Arts Programs

3 programs
Visual artsMusic (instrumental)Music (vocal)

Clubs & Activities

2 programs
Before and Aftercare programsSummer Camp. Waldorf Academy Programs

Campus & Facilities

Waldorf Academy sits on a Casa Loma neighborhood-acre campus with gymnasium, music hall, woodwork studio, and vegetable garden.

Uniform not required

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Day Tuition

CA$385

per year

Below average for Ontario private schools (~CA$18,000/yr)
Financial Aid
Available
Students Receiving Aid
20%
Median Aid Package
CA$8,000

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Admissions

Day Student Deadline
Feb 28, 2025
Acceptance Rate
80%

Requirements

  • Application form
  • Interview
  • Essay

Community & Culture

Waldorf Academy offers a nurturing, progressive environment where students engage in a "head, heart, and hands" approach to learning within small, intimate classes of about 10 students. The atmosphere is defined by a focus on emotional intelligence and low-technology, experiential activities, such as working in the vegetable garden or the woodwork studio. Families can expect a community-centered experience that values wholeness and imagination, fostering deep relationships between teachers, parents, and children.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Waldorf Academy

Waldorf Academy serves students in grades Childcare to Grade 8.

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