Calgary Waldorf School - 40 Years and Counting! The world needs more Waldorf Welcome to Calgary Waldorf School Calgary Waldorf is more than just a school. We are a diverse, passionate, and engaged community bound by our shared commitment to doing good in the world. We know that creativity is the currency of the future, and that education is about more than the acquisition of information: it is about cultivating a sense of wonder. Education Waldorf education addresses the learning needs of the whole child, developing: clarity in thought, balance in feeling and conscience and initiative in action. The Waldorf approach recognizes that children have distinct, age-related educational and emotional needs that unfold through stages of their development. Balanced To meet these needs, the Calgary Waldorf School’s rich and challenging curriculum carefully balances academic, artistic and practical activities to stimulate intelligence and encourage creativity. Nurturing Our nurturing social environment helps children develop exceptional interpersonal skills, self-confidence and self-reliance, fostering their own personal integrity and sense of social and environmental responsibility. Integrated The Calgary Waldorf School is an independent private school founded in 1985. It offers Parent and Tot programs, Jr. Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Grades One through Nine. Have a look around our website to explore the unique world of Waldorf education and discover the advantages it can bring for the growth and development of your child. School News & Events Apply Now for September 2026 We continue to accept applications for the 2026-27 school year. We encourage you to submit your application right away. Apply now Now Hiring! Unfold the human potential - yours and theirs. Become a Waldorf teacher. Class 1 Teacher and Substitute Teachers. CAREERS The Waldorf Faire & Artisan Market Interested in becoming a Faire Artisan for the 2026 Waldorf Faire? Applications have opened! Waldorf Faire Early Childhood Elementary School Middle School The Waldorf Approach This whole-child approach to education is rooted in the Waldorf concepts of "thinking, feeling, willing," and "head, heart, hands." These concepts are based on Dr. Rudolf Steiner's philosophies, and adapted for a changing world. We strive to honour, nurture, and protect the childhood of our students; to guide them into healthy adolescence; and to help them mature in ways that go beyond the simply material aspects of our nature and our world. DISCOVER THE WALDORF DIFFERENCE DISCOVER THE WALDORF DIFFERENCE News & Articles of Interest Photo Credit: Christina Ryan How to choose the right school for your child: Experts offer tips on what to consider One of our own CWS families shares their journey towards choosing Calgary Waldorf for their children’s education with the Calgary Herald. Study Finds Students Learn Better on Paper Waldorf education fosters cognitive development, deep comprehension, and builds motor skills which are crucial to children’s overall development. Current research continues to back up Waldorf’s ‘slow’ tech approach by showing that paper is better than screens. The importance of giving children an unhurried childhood We offer a balanced approach, with plenty of time for children to play and explore, while also providing a joyful and well-rounded education Prospective Families Visit Our School Admissions 360 Virtual Tour of Calgary Waldorf TAKE THE TOUR TAKE THE TOUR Waldorf Social Media