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Waldorf Academy

250 Madison Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M4V 2W6

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At a glance

Grades: NS – Gr. 8
Gender: Coed
Board: Independent
Religious affiliation: Waldorf education (based on Rudolf Steiner's philosophy)
Principal: Jones Conor
Program type: Site based only
Associations: No Association Membership

Tuition & admissions

Tuition: $22,500 – $24,900 /year
Application deadline: 2025-12-01
Application fee: $200 non-refundable application fee for JK–Grade 8.
Financial aid: Yes

Admissions process

For 2026–2027 entry, applications opened September 1, 2025, with a deadline of December 1, 2025; later applications are accepted on a rolling basis subject to grade availability. Kindergarten–Grade 8 families can arrange admissions conversations, individual or small-group tours, weekly group tours and open-house visits. JK–Grade 8 applications require a non-refundable $200 application fee. Childcare families must submit a Childcare Program Waitlist Application; tours occur only when a place is available, and families are notified 1–2 months before a place becomes available.

Academics & learning

Curriculum: Waldorf
Class size: 10 — 18 students

Tuition & financial aid details

Bursaries & scholarships

Assistance is offered within the school’s budget resources. Contact Apple Financial directly for help completing its application forms.
Childcare fees are automatically subsidized.

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Learning programs

Specializations

Waldorf education · Arts-integrated, experiential learning · Emotional intelligence and creative problem-solving

Languages

French (specialty classes mentioned)

Learning support

Teachers committed to understanding and engaging each student's unique learning needs · Waldorf teachers engaged with each student's unique learning needs to awaken and inspire capacity for self-initiated learning

Student life

Arts

Arts and music are integrated with academics. Learning includes illustration · journaling and creative projects · summer programming includes daily arts and crafts.

Facilities

Gymnasium · Music hall · Woodwork studio · Large, bright classrooms · Vegetable garden · Four natural recess areas

Outdoor activities & education

Local recreation and visits: Students use local parks and ravines for recreation and regularly visit the heritage grounds beside Casa Loma.
Summer nature outings: Summer camp includes trips on local nature trails and other outdoor adventures. Summer 2026 registration is closed and the program is full.
Aftercare outdoor time: Aftercare includes outdoor time alongside free play and creative projects.

About the school

Waldorf Academy serves children from 18 months through Grade 8 in Toronto’s Casa Loma neighbourhood. For almost 40 years, it has offered a nurturing, creative education combining academics, arts, science, music and play.

Location & school highlights

Location

Located near Toronto’s Casa Loma
with access to local parks
ravines and the castle’s heritage grounds. Nearby destinations include the ROM
AGO
Riverdale Farm
City Hall
Queen’s Park
sports venues and theatres.

What makes the school distinct

Developmentally aligned Waldorf education combining academics with arts and practical projects.
Interdisciplinary learning emphasizing creativity, independent thinking and emotional intelligence.
Storytelling and imaginative play for younger children, progressing to abstract and analytical thinking for older students.
Before and Aftercare offering quiet activities, free play, creative projects and outdoor time.