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What is Waldorf?

Through a curriculum that integrates academics with arts, music, and practical activities, Waldorf education emphasizes experiential learning tailored to each child’s developmental stage. Waldorf schools foster a warm, inclusive environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and social responsibility.

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Early Childhood

Our Waldorf Early Childhood Playgarden and Kindergarten programs encourage young children to build their capacities…
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Elementary Grades

Our elementary curriculum fosters an inner enthusiasm for learning within every child, bringing traditional…
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Middle School

Rigorous academics; inclusive, global curriculum; freedom of thought; self-direction; and meeting the intellectual, emotional, and…
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Athletics

In Middle School, competitive athletics are introduced as a means to foster holistic development and…

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Screens can wait

At Charlottesville Waldorf School, electronic media and technology are not introduced into classrooms until middle school. This no/low-tech approach prepares children for an uncertain future by fostering adaptability, critical thinking, and creativity. By minimizing reliance on digital technology, students develop strong foundational skills such as problem-solving, collaboration, and communication.

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Adult Summer Classes

Register NowSign up for adult summer classes today – space is limited! Through the year, our focus here at CWS is on our young students and how to best meet their developmental needs through our progressive, holistic curriculum. This summer, we are offering the adults of the community a chance to take part in many of the wonderful things the children experience all year: Adult Summer Classes at Charlottesville Waldorf…

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Seasonal Journal

We are very pleased to share the most recent issue of the Charlottesville Waldorf School Seasonal Journal, our seasonal publication offering a glimpse into what’s happening on campus at CWS.
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Walter-Wright Teacher Scholarship Fund

In honor of the decades of dedication that Kate Walter and Michael Wright have offered to Waldorf education, the Charlottesville Waldorf School is proud to introduce the Walter-Wright Teacher Scholarship Fund to support educators in obtaining full certification in Waldorf education. Make a Donation The very first Waldorf teacher training was provided by Rudolf Steiner to the group of teachers selected to run the first Waldorf School in 1919. “This…

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