Founded in 1982, Portland Waldorf School supports children from Parent-Child classes through twelfth grade. It is one of more than 900 Waldorf Schools and 1600 Early Childhood programs in the world.

Based on a profound understanding of human development, we are a part of the largest independent, non-denominational educational movement in the world.  The fruits of Waldorf provide a detailed, richly artistic curriculum that also connects the students to nature.  In addition, the curriculum strives to enhance the child's developmental phases and cultivates social and emotional intelligence.

Out of strong confidence in the innate power unfolding in each child, teachers cultivate three fundamental qualities that are sure bases for lifelong learning: reverence towards all that lives, gratitude and respect for the efforts and accomplishment of others, and reasonability for the child’s own free and self-disciplined action. In this way, the Waldorf teacher strives to be a worthy guide to and guardian of the unfolding gifts of each child.

We are currently accepting applications for the 2009-2010 school year.