Community

Our families and teachers are diverse in their religious, political and social beliefs. What we all have in common is an education based on the principles of the internationally recognised Steiner Waldorf curriculum.
"I feel all five of us go here."
William Sutcliffe, screenwriter / children's author and parent.
There are now 1,200 schools and over 2,000 Kindergartens in some 80 countries, on every habitable continent. It is still the largest, and fastest growing, educational movement globally.
An important alternative to mainstream independent education sector: a deep understanding of the physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual needs of the developing human being, applied to motivate and inspire learning.
Seamless transitions: Our all-through school of pupils aged 2 - 18 share a 3-acre campus within a protected conservation area of Merchiston.
Media & Technology Philosophy: edsteiner.org/media-technology-philosophy
Religion: non-doctrinal, non-sectarian, with a strong connection to the cycle of the seasons. Our festivals have a Christian orientation, with a focus on marking the cycle of the year as part of school life.
Close-knit community: through a weekly Friday Market, annual Christmas Market and Spring Fair, as well as festivals and assemblies. It gives a chance to experience the feeling of belonging.
A respect for the environment is woven into the curriculum at every stage.
"It is wonderful how much parents are contributing to their education. Because they're so invested as parents, it really makes us as teachers rise to the occasion. The children have so much more of a thirst for learning because they can see all the adults in their life are so invested."
"...You need a community to do that. You can't do it on your own as a parent."
Frequently asked questions: edsteiner.org/FAQs