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Kimberton Waldorf School

Kimberton Waldorf School

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Welcome to Kimberton Waldorf School

Education that matters

As an independent private school, we offer a holistic, experiential, and academically-rich approach to education that integrates the arts and the natural world every day. Our rich curriculum brings science, the humanities, language arts, and practical arts to students in a way that makes the subject matter come alive.

Early Childhood at Kimberton Waldorf School

Early Childhood Program

From expecting parents through 6 years

Our Early Childhood teachers strive to preserve the innocence and innate wonder of early childhood by creating a secure, inviting, joyful environment …

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    Lower School

    From first through eighth grade

    When children learn by doing and are encouraged to think creatively, they are able to make connections between art, nature, and academics in a way that …

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      High School at Kimberton Waldorf School

      High School

      From ninth through twelfth grade

      Kimberton’s high school program offers a distinctive learning environment that welcomes creativity, imagination, individuality, and hands-on …

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        Worldwide Education

        Established in 1941, Kimberton Waldorf is the 2nd oldest Waldorf School in North America.  There are over 1000 Waldorf schools in 64 countries around the globe.

        High Achievement

        Our students and faculty have received recognition for high achievement, both within the classroom and outside of the classroom.  We are proud of our scholars, musicians, athletes, artists, and educators who strive for excellence.

        94% Attend College

        94% of Waldorf graduates attended college or university. 88% graduated from college. 42% chose science as a major. 47% chose humanities as a major. 91% are active in lifelong education. 92% placed a high value on critical thinking.

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        WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE

        The curriculum in Waldorf education is designed to unfold over time in a wide and richly experiential way.  Different than curriculum driven by mandated testing or narrowly defined achievement goals, we recognize the central importance of lifelong learning and have designed our curriculum for a child’s emerging individuality and to promote their capacities for the art of living.  Since meaning and knowledge are built over time, this is co-constructive learning in which understanding unfolds as a process of learning to learn, encompassing both student and teacher. 

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        Founded in the early 20th century, Waldorf Education is based on the insights, teachings, and principles of education outlined by the world-renowned educator, artist, and scientist, Rudolf Steiner. The principles of Waldorf Education evolve from an understanding of human development that addresses the needs of the growing child. This is the wisdom of a century-old approach to education that has become the fastest-growing education movement worldwide.

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        “We value students who strive for success in their academic endeavors. When Kimberton Waldorf School sends us students, we get excited thinking about the academic achievement of their students and the possibilities in their future.”

        Director of Admissions
        Franklin and Marshall College

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        410 West Seven Stars Road,
        Phoenixville, PA 19460
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        PO Box 350, Kimberton,
        PA 19442
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        ph:610.933.3635  f:610.300.5488

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