Welcome!

Thank you for your interest in our school! The admissions process is designed to support families through their transition into our school, our community and perhaps our local area.

With a series of simple steps, our thorough process is designed to ensure the right fit for the child, the parents and each class community. Each step must be completed before a student may be accepted into any class, and we do offer rolling admissions throughout the school year!

Our Admissions Process

  1. Inquiry & Visit - Schedule a parent tour here. Get a tour of the school with the Enrollment Coordinator, Emily Thompson, and get your questions answered.

  2. Apply - Submit an online application on TADS. Note: As a Waldorf school, children must turn six years old by June 1st to be eligible for our first grade. A non-refundable $100 application fee is to be submitted along with your online application.

  3. References/School Records - If applying for the Early Childhood (EC) program you will need to ask a current or past teacher (if applicable) to fill out an EC Teacher Evaluation form. For children in grade 1-8 your child will need a Grades Teacher Reference and Request for School Records form. Fill out the Request for School Records form and return to the IWS office and then ask your child’s teacher (current or past) for a reference. 1st Grade applicants will need a 1st Grade Readiness form.

  4. Classroom Visit - Prospective students will be invited for a classroom visit to experience being a Waldorf student for two days.

  5. Parent/Guardian Interview - The Classroom Teacher will be in touch to set up a time for a Parent/Guardian Interview.

  6. Admissions Decision - We aim to convey admissions decisions in a timely manner upon completion of the full admissions application process.

  7. Tuition Agreement/Deposits - Tuition deposits and Supply Fees are expected to be paid before the student arrives at school.

  8. Submit Medical & Vaccination Records/Exemption - All records are to be submitted to the School Nurse at nurse@ithacawaldorf.org. Click here for the Health History Form.