Spain, Alicante
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Escuela Internacional Waldorf Rudolf Steiner is an international Waldorf school and nonprofit association serving children ages 3 to 12, with two stages: early childhood (3–5) and primary (6–12). Developed by families and teachers united by Waldorf principles, the school emphasizes holistic development—physical, emotional, spiritual and intellectual—within a respectful learning community. The curriculum follows Waldorf pedagogy, integrating artistic and practical activities with ongoing academic progress, while prioritizing close collaboration between families and teachers. The school is in the accreditation process with NEASC, reflecting its commitment to meeting high standards. A distinctive feature is the leadership of Waldorf educator Sandra Chandía, who serves as a pedagogical advisor and guides professional development through Vivir Waldorf courses and workshops. The environment is described as respectful, loving and cooperative, with a strong emphasis on environmental care and social responsibility guiding daily life and school culture. It warmly welcomes families seeking a community-based Waldorf education worldwide.
Carrer Collao, 20, 03530 La Nucia, Alicante, Spain
Escuela Internacional Waldorf Rudolf Steiner has 30 pupils, typical class sizes of 9, instruction in English, Spanish.
Early childhood (3-5 years) and primary (6-12 years)
The school is an international Waldorf school and a non-profit association
Escuela Internacional Waldorf Rudolf Steiner teaches Waldorf Steiner Curriculum for students aged 3 to 12.
Follows Waldorf pedagogy with two stages: early childhood (ages 3–5) and primary (ages 6–12). It is a nonprofit association formed by families and teachers united by this vision, committed to childhood and its full development and to caring for the environment. The project arose to meet the needs of contemporary times through Waldorf principles and methods. It offers a respectful educational space that attends to each developmental stage and to physical, emotional, spiritual and intellectual needs. This is materialized through Waldorf principles: respect for each individual in their development; teamwork among teachers; and ongoing collaboration between family and school. The school is in the process of accreditation with NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges). It also notes the professional involvement of Sandra Chandía, a Waldorf teacher with more than 22 years of experience, who specializes in early childhood education and serves as a pedagogical advisor to teachers and families and as a speaker in Waldorf teacher training; she founded “Vivir Waldorf” and creates online and in-person courses and workshops.
The school provides a respectful educational space that attends to each developmental stage and to children's physical, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual needs. The school emphasizes respect for each individual's development, teamwork among teachers, and ongoing collaboration between families and the school. The school is a non-profit association formed by families and teachers united by this vision, committed to childhood and its full development, with care for the environment. The school serves early childhood (ages 3-5) and primary (ages 6-12). The school is in the recognition process with NEASC. Sandra Chandía, a Waldorf teacher with over 22 years of experience, is professionally involved as a pedagogical advisor to teachers and families and as a speaker in Waldorf teacher training; founder of Vivir Waldorf and creator of online and in-person courses and workshops.
The school offers a respectful educational space, attending to each developmental stage and to children's physical, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual needs, providing nourishment for each aspect. The approach follows Waldorf pedagogy and emphasizes respect for each individual's development and collaboration between family and school.