Let the school know you're thinking of applying — they can share their prerequisites and help you through the process.
It's best to ask — circumstances can change at any time.
1. Visit the school. The Straits Waldorf School offers tours for visiting families, arranged in line with current guidelines. A tour provides insight into the Waldorf-inspired education and environment. Arrangements can be made by contacting the school. 2. Submit application. Complete and submit an online application, and pay a SGD 200 application fee (non-refundable). The staff will contact you once the application is received. 3. Attend evaluation. Your child will be invited to attend an evaluation with the school's teachers to ensure a good fit for both child and school. 4. Receive results. You will be notified of the evaluation results by phone, including whether the child is accepted, rejected, or placed on a waiting list. If placed on the waiting list, you may pay SGD 800 to secure a spot, which is fully refundable if you withdraw 1 month before school begins. 5. Sign a contract. To finalise enrollment, you will sign a student contract and pay SGD 800. The school will then issue a handbook and other details about fees.
The Straits Waldorf School uses a waiting list for admissions. If you wish to secure a spot while on the waiting list, you may pay SGD 800 to secure a position, and this amount is fully refundable if you withdraw one month before the start of the school year. The waiting list results are communicated by phone, indicating whether the child is accepted, rejected, or placed on the waiting list.
The school offers a 15% sibling discount on course fees for the second enrolled child onwards.
The Straits Waldorf School in Singapore offers a unique educational experience rooted in the Waldorf philosophy, catering to students from 3 to 11 years. Facilities include spacious classrooms and an outdoor garden for experiential learning. One of the school's distinctive features is the emphasis on community spirit and it regularly hosts festivals that bring together families and local residents. It also provides students with opportunities for collaboration with other international schools and participation in artistic competitions.
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