How much do Steiner schools cost UK?
The Edinburgh Rudolf Steiner School Trust
| Class | Per Term | Per Annum |
|---|---|---|
| Lower School | Per Term | Per Annum |
| class 1 | £1,252.00 | £3,756.00 |
| class 2 | £1,447.00 | £4,341.00 |
| class 3 | £1,646.00 | £4,938.00 |
How many Steiner schools are there in the UK?
29
First founded in 1919 by philosopher and scientist Dr Rudolf Steiner, these schools aim to provide an unhurried and creative learning environment, organised round Steiner’s theories on the different stages of child development. There are some 29 in the UK, four of these funded by the state.
Do Steiner schools do GCSEs?
Do they sit exams? Yes. GCSEs and A-levels. The schools teach the exam curriculum alongside the Steiner curriculum, but often stagger exams, starting them early and doing a few every year rather than the national norm of eight over two years.
Are Steiner schools better?
A 2018 survey of parents showed 87% of parents are satisfied with choosing a Steiner school – one of the highest levels of satisfaction amongst parents in any educational system.
How are Steiner schools different?
Focusing on a “holistic style” of education, Steiner schools use a different curriculum framework than government, private or other independent schools, called The Australian Steiner Curriculum Framework.
Is Steiner a good education?
Steiner Schools have been widely criticised for only teaching a very narrow and contained curriculum, often giving attention to what the individual student is interested in and not focusing on other key skills and learning areas, including reading.
Is Steiner education better?
Key highlights of Steiner students NAPLAN results include: In reading, in all years, Steiner students perform significantly better than their mainstream counterparts. In writing, by Year 9 Steiner students are performing as well as their mainstream counterparts.
What is the history of South Devon Steiner?
A Brief History of the School. The inspiration for South Devon Steiner School came in 1977 when a small group of parents and friends envisioned a local school based on Rudolf Steiner’s educational philosophy and modeled after Steiner Waldorf schools around the world.
How can I contact Steiner-South Devon admissions?
If you’d like to know more about our school, please contact our Admissions department via email on [email protected], or call +44 (0) 1803 897 377.
Where can I find the Steiner admissions policy?
Our Admissions Policy can be found here. For more information, please contact our Admissions Team on +44 (01) 1803 897 377 or email [email protected] . At South Devon Steiner School (SDSS) we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils.
What does Steiner School say about it?
What the school says… Member school of the Steiner Waldorf Schools Fellowship, providing age appropriate and child-centred education based on the curriculum, teaching practices and educational philosophy of Rudolf Steiner. The school has now opened a sixth form.