At the Vancouver Waldorf High School, we offer a balanced and enriching education grounded in the classics and connected to the modern world. Our unique curriculum integrates rigorous academics, the beauty of the arts, and experiential learning to create more profound meaning. Our classes are small and personal and focus on supporting the development of confident and forward-thinking individuals.
Classical Education Meets the Modern World
We strive to meet students at their particular stage of development, both in the instructional approach and the curriculum, in order to assist students in developing their ability to think, create and do meaningful work in the world. Our students become active learners and creative, flexible thinkers with the confidence to face the challenges of our complex, interconnected world.
Our academic calendar is oriented around a rotating, main lesson block schedule. These intensive classes enable students to explore all elements of a particular topic or concept in the various academic disciplines. The main lesson blocks alternate every three to four weeks and allow students to engage and work deeply in one subject area.
Math, English, Science, French, and History follow a more typical track class schedule and continue all year. In addition to the core academics, all students participate in Technology, Drama, Choir, Music Ensemble (optional), Visual and Practical Arts, Movement, PE, and an alternating selection of “Options” classes.
A Supportive Atmosphere
Students are taught by dynamic and engaging faculty members who are specialists in their areas of study. On top of their teaching certificate, our teachers complete an internationally recognized Waldorf teacher training and often hold advanced degrees. Each grade has two class advisors who are responsible for the social well-being of the class and who advocate for and support each student in both the academic and social realms.
Teachers, advisors, and support staff develop strong relationships with students by creating safe and healthy learning environments. The school is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential by providing academic advising, learning support, and counselling.
The high school counsellor supports students’ emotional health and well-being and works collaboratively with the learning support teacher and student advisors. The counsellor educates students about healthy choices and proactive strategies to create opportunities for students to thrive.
“To truly know the world, look deeply within your own being; to truly know yourself, take real interest in the world.”
“To truly know the world, look deeply within your own being; to truly know yourself, take real interest in the world.”
~Rudolf Steiner
High School Curriculum
“Our highest endeavor must be to develop free human beings who are able, of themselves, to impart purpose and direction to their lives.”
“Our highest endeavor must be to develop free human beings who are able, of themselves, to impart purpose and direction to their lives.”
~Rudolf Steiner
