Apply to the Waldorf School of Philadelphia
Waldorf education has been helping parents raise confident, resilient children with a strong moral compass for 100 years.
As a school committed to diversity, we welcome students and families of every race, color, sex, language, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, language, or any other legally protected class.
We’re here to help.
Welcome to the Waldorf School of Philadelphia. The Admissions Office is here to make your application process as simple as possible.
We encourage you to apply between September and December, although we accept applications year-round. The majority of our financial aid awards are allocated by January.
We’ll support you throughout the admissions process, getting to know your child and helping you decide whether our school is right for your family.
Please contact Maggie Davis, Director of Admissions, at davism@phillywaldorf.com or (215) 248-1662 if you have any questions as you move through the steps below.
“The teachers and staff are invested in the children’s growth and have been extremely supportive. Spanish, painting, movement, games, handwork, music, recess! Waldorf allows children to be kids: to explore, create, imagine, play, fostering a love of learning. I can hardly believe all of the discussions we have had about what my child is studying in geology, the Middle Ages, and astronomy. I wish I could go to school here!”
—Staci Doss, Middle School Parent
Admissions Process
Step 1: Visit Us
Come experience the magic of Philly Waldorf for yourself. Register for a Classroom Observation Morning or our Fall Open House.
Step 2: Apply Online
Waldorf education works out of a developmental picture of the child. For the 2023-2024 school year, children must turn two years old by September 1st to enter our Early Childhood program, or six years old by September 1st to enter First Grade.
Click here to submit an application.
Click here to learn about our tuition and financial aid programs.
Financial aid requests have no impact on admission decisions.
Step 3: References and Transcripts
Ask your child’s teacher for a reference and school transcripts (if available). Please use the forms below.
For homeschooled applicants, please share a portfolio of your child's homeschool curriculum to give us a sense of their academic progress. We have found that the easiest way to share documents is on Google Drive.
Step 4: Admissions Interview
Once your application has been received, the Admissions Office will be in touch to set up a time for a conversation with your family. We’re excited to get to know you!
Step 5: Admissions Decision
Once your application and interview are complete, you can expect an admissions decision within a week.
Step 6: Enrollment
We’ll send an enrollment contract to you, which you’ll return to us with a non-refundable $750 deposit. This secures your child’s space in our program for the upcoming school year.
Financial Aid
The Waldorf School of Philadelphia is committed to inclusion and we strive to provide a Waldorf education for all who desire it. To learn about our Financial Aid Program, visit our financial aid page.