Squamish Waldorf School
Squamish Waldorf School (Cedar Valley Waldorf School) offers a Waldorf/Steiner education from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. The curriculum is holistic and arts-integrated, weaving academic learning with music, movement, handwork, and connection to the natural world. Class sizes are intentionally small and the community is close-knit.
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Agent's Note
A strong option for families seeking an alternative to standardised testing and conventional curricula. Open enrollment — any Squamish neighbourhood qualifies. Tuition-based; contact the school directly for current fee schedules and bursary availability.
Open Enrollment
Squamish Waldorf School is an independent, tuition-based school. There is no SD48 catchment boundary — families from any Squamish neighbourhood may apply regardless of where they live.
Waldorf/Steiner — holistic, arts-integrated, nature-based education from Pre-K through Grade 8.
Contact the school directly for current tuition rates, registration timelines, and bursary information.
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