How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in Spring Garden Waldorf School. Waldorf education’s curriculum and approach to learning is different than other schooling options, so we do ask that families tour our school, in person or virtually, before applying. Learn more about our process and apply below.

Inquire & Visit

Waldorf education is different, so before filling out our application, we like to have families get to know our school by visiting in person or virtually. We also have several Open Houses a year. If you are looking for more information before touring, submit your inquiry below or reach out to our Admissions Director at admissions@sgws.org.

Inquiry

Dates & Fees

Ready to Apply? We have a rolling admission timeline, however, we suggest applying by February 15 for the following school year as spaces fill early. Please submit the $90 Application Fee per student for processing of your application. Once we have received your fee, we will process your application. Read our K-8 fee waiver policy.

Apply

If you have toured and know you want a Waldorf education for your child, you’re welcome to apply here! Click the button below, create an account in our application portal, and choose the appropriate application from our dropdown to fill out and submit.  If you have any difficulties or questions, email admissions@sgws.org.

Application

Admission Timeline & Process

Application Deadlines:

  • November 15: Transfer Student Enrollment
  • February 15: Application Deadline 1 – Recommended
  • June 15: Final Application Deadline for school-year start

Process after Applying

  • Receive Application, Confirm Fee Payment, Request Records
  • Circulate Complete Student Application File for Faculty Review

If Approved for Next Steps…

  • Schedule a Student Visit (Grades 2-8), Assessment (Grade 1), or Family Interview (PreK & K)
  • Offer Enrollment Decision
  • Families Apply for Financial Aid & Submit Enrollment Paperwork

Additional Details

  • File Review for the following school year begins in January.
  • Families begin hearing from admissions about initial decisions & scheduling visits and interviews between mid-February and March
  • We have a June 1 cutoff date for grade placement. Click here for details.
  • We have limited educational resource staff to serve IEPs.
​Spring Garden Waldorf School recruits and admits students and personnel of any racial identification, ancestry, nationality, native language, socioeconomic background, family structure, age, belief system gender, sexual identity, appearance, occupation, and political affiliation, or any other protected class or group, to all the rights and privileges of all of our programs and activities. In addition, the school will not discriminate on the basis of any racial identification, ancestry, nationality, native language, socioeconomic background, family structure, age, religious beliefs and/or belief system, gender, sexual identity, appearance, occupation, and political affiliation or any other protected class or group in the administration of our educational policies, scholarships, loans, fee waivers, educational programs, and athletic or extracurricular activities. All are encouraged to apply.

To learn more about our process, please email admissions@sgws.org