We have long acknowledged that the path which leads a child and family to a Waldorf school, and the acceptance of a child into the class by the teacher, is a spiritual activity. In an attempt to work out of the original impulse of Waldorf education, we have adopted a Tuition Policy and developed a Scholarship Program (see below) which makes this education accessible to all families who value it, regardless of financial status. Our Scholarship Program ensures that the acceptance of a child into the school shall not be determined by the financial resources of the child’s family.
Tuition contributions are our primary source of operating revenue, and standard tuition contribution rates are set each year at a level which will ensure a balanced operating budget and financial sustainability for the school. We expect that Waldorf education is high on each enrolled family’s list of financial priorities, and that each family will work hard to meet the standard contribution rate before entering into the Scholarship Process. We expect that adult family members shall be employed to the fullest extent possible; that discretionary expense items such as travel and extracurricular activities will be suspended if necessary; and that additional resources such as family assets or contributions from extended family and friends will be considered.
Base Tuition
Preschool (monthly) | $220 (two days), $330 (three days), $550 (five days)
Kindergarten (annually) | $6,400
Grades 1 through 8 (annually) | $7,500
Discounts
There is a discount available for siblings enrolled in the school under the same Tuition Agreement. The percentages are as follows:
- First child: Full tuition
- Second child: 10% discount
- Tuition is waived for subsequent children.
There is a monthly payment plan option.
Fees
A $50 non-refundable enrollment application fee, per student, must accompany the enrollment application. It is refundable ONLY in the event of over-enrollment of a class.
Facility Fee
$500 per family
Each family contributes an annual fee to maintain the school’s facility. The facility fee is non-refundable.
Instructional Supplies Fee
Kindergarten: $225
Grades 1 through 8: $275
Generally, this fee covers supplies related to the individual class. Occasionally there are additional costs for field trips, instrument rentals, and special activities. Ask your class teacher for specifics.
After School Care
$4.00 - $4.50/hr.
The school offers Aftercare (for Grades) and Kindercare (for Early Childhood) on a daily basis. More information is available in the school office.
Tuition Adjustment Program
Need-based assistance are available to low-income families who, after careful consideration of their financial resources and priorities, are not able to contribute the full tuition amount. Once a child has been accepted into a class by the class teacher, a family may enter into the tuition adjustment process. A space is available on the Enrollment Application Form to indicate a request for a TAP packet, or you can collect a packet from the office.
