Moving to Philadelphia?

Families relocate to our community from across the country and around the world — we're here to make the move easier, from your first conversation to your child's first day.

Our campus sits on a wooded six-acre site in historic Germantown, one of Philadelphia's oldest and most tree-lined neighborhoods, a short trip from Center City, with the feel of a small town inside a big city. Families who relocate here find a close-knit, walkable community, easy access to the region's parks and trails, and a straightforward commute into Philadelphia by car or regional rail.

Why Germantown?

Explore Germantown

  • Campus

    6000 Wayne Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144 — a wooded six-acre campus in Germantown

  • Transit

    Germantown is served by SEPTA Regional Rail's Chestnut Hill West Line, with a station close to campus

  • Nearby neighborhoods

    Families also settle in Mt. Airy, Chestnut Hill, and East Falls.

How we support relocating families

You don't have to be local to get started.

  • Virtual tours and interviews — meet our admissions team and see the campus before you've moved, from anywhere.

    Flexible scheduling — we work across time zones and travel schedules for interviews, observations, and family conversations.

  • Rolling consideration for mid-year moves — if your relocation timeline doesn't match our standard admissions calendar, reach out — we review applications outside the usual window when space allows.

  • A direct line to our admissions office — Maggie Davis, our Director of Admissions, is your single point of contact through the whole process.

FAQ

  • We recommend reaching out as soon as a move is likely, even before a firm date is set. Our regular admissions cycle runs September through December for the following school year, but we're happy to talk through your specific timeline.

  • Yes. Many relocating families complete the application, interview, and decision process remotely before their move, and visit campus once they've arrived.

  • Yes, a Virtual Campus Tour is available, and we can also schedule a live virtual conversation with our admissions team.

  • Reach out to our admissions office directly — we consider applications outside the standard cycle when space allows.

Let's Plan Your Move Together.

Schedule a conversation with Maggie Davis, Director of Admissions — (215) 248-1662 · davism@phillywaldorf.com

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