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1. Learn about Waldorf School of Lexington and its educational approach. Review why parents choose WSL and browse the FAQs to understand programs and community. This information helps families determine whether WSL's philosophy and environment fit their child's needs.
2. See WSL in action by attending an Admissions event or taking a campus tour. These events provide a view of classrooms and allow you to meet teachers and staff. They help you ask questions about the program and daily life at WSL.
3. Submit the online application and all required supporting materials. The online application is submitted through the Ravenna hub. After submission, the admissions office will reach out to schedule a time for you and your child to visit the school.
4. There are two application deadlines: November 1 for early decision and January 30 for regular decision. Applicants who apply by November 1 will receive admission decisions by January 15. Regular decision applicants will be notified by March 15.
5. School visit: After the application is submitted, the admissions office will reach out to schedule a visit for you and your child. The visit provides an opportunity to observe classes and meet admissions staff. The visit helps families understand the daily rhythm of WSL and ask questions about the program.
6. Rolling mid-year enrollment: If applying past the deadlines or seeking mid-year enrollment, WSL offers rolling admissions as space allows. Contact the Admissions Department for information about availability and timing. Rolling admissions provide additional flexibility for families who need an off-cycle start.
7. A $1,000 non-refundable tuition deposit is due upon enrollment. The deposit confirms enrollment and is required to secure a place at WSL. The deposit is due after enrollment and completes the enrollment process.
8. Rolling admissions continue to be available as space allows. Mid-year starts depend on space, class capacity, and program needs. Please contact Admissions for more information.
Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) helps families access Waldorf education. Most TAP awards range from 10%–40%, and one third of families participate in TAP. TAP funds are enhanced by the Susan Cody Scholarship Fund (SCSF), established by the Board of Trustees in 2019 to increase accessibility. A separate Mendenhall Scholarship Fund also supports scholarship efforts.
Waldorf School of Lexington (WSL) serves children from six weeks through Grade 8, with a preschool–Grade 8 program and a Great Meadows Child Care program for infants and toddlers. The campus sits beside the 185-acre Great Meadows conservation land, with gardens, beehives, a pollinator hotel, an indoor gym, and an auditorium. Classrooms are screen-free and the curriculum follows Waldorf Steiner principles, emphasizing meaningful human connections. In the early years, academics are taught artistically through drama, story, art, music, and movement, with Spanish and Mandarin introduced early and developed to grammar by Grade 8. Main Lesson is a daily two-hour block on a single subject for three to four weeks; Grade 1–5 teachers remain with students through looping, then transition to middle school specialists for Grades 6–8. A Forest School program on adjacent Great Meadows serves ages 3–6; long-term field experiences include Hawthorne Valley Farm and Hulbert Outdoor Center trips. Together.
