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International Waldorf School Valencia

Spain, Valencia

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees €5,856 - 6,441
Ages 3 - 16 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Waldorf Steiner Curriculum
Taught languages English, Spanish
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Outdoor Education, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

International Waldorf School Valencia offers a Waldorf Steiner curriculum for students aged 3 to 16, with authorization by the Generalitat Valenciana and accreditation by NEASC. The school sits in El Puig de Santa María, about 14 kilometres from central Valencia, on a 6,000-square-metre campus that includes classrooms, a dining room, a sports court, expansive outdoor spaces, an orchard and a swimming pool. Small class sizes support individual attention and steady, ongoing assessment. The complete educational cycle emphasizes hands-on learning, artistic work, movement and social development within a warm, child-centred environment. The school operates as a non-profit initiative through Fundación Waldorf Valencia. It is the only Waldorf-authorised school in Valencia. Extra-curriculars include a summer program with songs, movement, art, nature activities and a vegetable garden; arts and handicrafts, as well as cultural and language activities. Families are encouraged to participate, and teachers regularly review each pupil's progress to support autonomous growth.

46540 El Puig de Santa Maria, Valencia, Spain

The Essentials

International Waldorf School Valencia has instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
El Puig de Santa Maria, Valencia, Spain. The campus is located in El Puig de Santa María, with good access to central Valencia, which is about 14 kilometers away. The campus spans around 6,000 square metres of facilities including classrooms, dining room, sports court, outdoor areas, an orchard and a swimming pool.

Stages
Kindergarten (3-5 years), Primary, Secondary. The school provides a complete educational cycle from 3 to 16 years.

Type
Waldorf school based on Waldorf-Steiner pedagogy; centre authorised by the Generalitat Valenciana. It holds American accreditation by NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges).

Country affiliation
Spain

School day structure
Rhythm guides the day with a consistent sequence of activities. 50% of the curriculum is taught in English, coexisting with Spanish; Valencian is taught as a co-official language. The day includes a dining room and after-school care from 15:00 to 17:00.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Ecological menu with omnivore or vegetarian/vegan options.

Governance and Ownership
Centre authorised by the Conselleria d'Educació de la Generalitat Valenciana.
Fees

Annual tuition at International Waldorf School Valencia ranges from EUR 5,856 to EUR 6,441 for 2026/27.

Application and registration fees
- Annual registration fee: EUR 400 per year. Payment is made in March–April for the following school year and guarantees reservation of a place. This registration fee is non-refundable.
- Family enrolment (initial deposit for new families): EUR 900, single payment per family. The initial deposit is non-refundable.

Tuition fees by year group (study fee; paid in instalments and annual totals)
- Kindergarten (ages 3–5): Study fee EUR 512 per month, paid in 11 instalments (September–July). Annual study-fee total (11 instalments): EUR 5,632. School materials: EUR 362 per year. Lunch service is not included in the monthly fee. A second-child discount of 25% and a third-child discount of 40% apply to the study fee.
- Primary (Years 1–6, ages 6–11): Study fee EUR 502 per month, paid in 11 instalments (September–July). Annual study-fee total (11 instalments): EUR 5,522. School materials: EUR 334 per year (discounts do not apply to the cost of school materials; certain special materials such as flute are not included). A second-child discount of 25% and a third-child discount of 40% apply to the study fee.
- Secondary (Years 7–10, ages 12–16): Study fee EUR 549 per month, paid in 11 instalments (September–July). Annual study-fee total (11 instalments): EUR 6,039. School materials: EUR 402 per year (discounts do not apply to the cost of school materials; certain special materials are not included). A second-child discount of 25% and a third-child discount of 40% are indicated (applied to registration or enrolment as shown).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Study fees are billed as 11 instalments covering September through July (monthly instalments). Annual registration is payable in March–April for the following school year and reserves the student place. Family enrolment deposit for new families is a single payment at the time of enrolment and is non-refundable. Specific due dates for the 11 monthly instalments are not listed.

Boarding fees
- No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed; the school operates as a day school (board ing is not applicable).

Complementary services and other costs
- Dining room (ecological menu; omnivore or vegetarian/vegan options): Single day EUR 10; Monthly dining fee EUR 117. Lunch is not included in Kindergarten monthly tuition.
- Afternoon care (extension from 15:00 to 16:45): Single day EUR 7; Afternoon snack EUR 4; Monthly afternoon-care fee EUR 70.
- School transport: Not operational (no transport fees currently).
- School materials / special materials: Listed amounts above by level (materials fees are charged annually and discounts do not apply to material costs). Certain special items (for example, the flute) are not included in the materials fee.
- Discounts for additional children: registration and tuition discounts are offered for second and third children (examples shown: registration discount 20% for second child and 40% for third child; tuition/enrolment discounts typically 25% for second child and 40% for third child as indicated for specific levels).

Refund information
- The annual registration fee is non-refundable. The family enrolment initial deposit for new families is non-refundable. No additional refund rules or conditions are specified for other fees.

Fee payment options
- Specific payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, direct-debit details) are not specified alongside the published fee schedule.

Summary of key numeric totals by level (for quick reference)
- Kindergarten: Study fee EUR 512 per instalment (11 instalments), annual study-fee EUR 5,632; materials EUR 362 per year.
- Primary (Years 1–6): Study fee EUR 502 per instalment (11 instalments), annual study-fee EUR 5,522; materials EUR 334 per year.
- Secondary (Years 7–10): Study fee EUR 549 per instalment (11 instalments), annual study-fee EUR 6,039; materials EUR 402 per year.
Academics

International Waldorf School Valencia teaches Waldorf Steiner Curriculum for students aged 3 to 16.

Curriculum
Waldorf pedagogy with a complete educational cycle for students aged 3 to 16; NEASC accreditation; small class sizes.

Student Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school understands the child in a broad and holistic way and forms complete human beings through an education which develops individuality and fosters critical thinking. It recognises the needs of each developmental stage and follows septennial stages to support development. The teaching team meets weekly to review pupil work and tailor learning to each learner. Education adapts to the child's development in a student‑centred way. Families participate through regular meetings with teachers to monitor intellectual, emotional and social development, strengthening the school–family partnership.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has a Specialist & Pedagogical Support department led by a Pedagogical Coordinator and including a Guidance & Pedagogical Support team. It comprises specialists for primary and secondary levels, plus kindergarten support. The team addresses individual pupil needs and provides pedagogical guidance to teachers. Regular collaboration within the team supports a coordinated approach to student development. Regular meetings with families maintain feedback on each pupil's intellectual, emotional and social development.

Mental Wellbeing
The school provides specialist and pedagogical support to promote mental wellbeing, including a Pedagogical Coordinator and a Guidance & Pedagogical Support team to assist pupils' emotional and social development. The team includes specialists for primary and secondary education, plus kindergarten support. Waldorf pedagogy emphasises holistic development and personal growth, with teachers regularly sharing observations to support wellbeing. Families participate through ongoing dialogue with teachers to reinforce wellbeing and healthy development.
Parent Experience

History
From a shared sense of necessity, a German man with Spanish ancestors sought to create a Waldorf‑Steiner centre in Valencia to transform society through the harmonious formation of budding human beings. After several years, hard moments and beautiful experiences helped establish a Waldorf school in Valencia and shape a community rooted in respect for childhood and the cultivation of free thinking. The Fundación Waldorf Valencia of the Comunitat Valenciana promotes this initiative as a non‑profit organisation and encourages educational, cultural, environmental and social activities in line with Waldorf values. The school is authorised by the Generalitat Valenciana and NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges) and is the only authorised Waldorf school in Valencia.

Community
Waldorf education understands the child in a broad, holistic way, forming complete human beings by developing individuality and adapting to each stage of development. It aims to foster all abilities while encouraging critical thinking, guided by the septennial stages (0–7, 7–14, 14–21). The teaching team is committed to ongoing training and works as a cohesive unit, meeting weekly to support each pupil's intellectual, emotional and social development. The school also emphasises family involvement: through celebrations and activities, and regular teacher–family meetings, a strong sense of community and continuity between home and school is encouraged.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is located in El Puig de Santa María, 14 kilometers from central Valencia. It provides around 6,000 square metres of facilities divided between classrooms, a dining room, a sports court and outdoor areas with large green spaces, an orchard and a swimming pool. The space features large outdoor areas and small class sizes. It is the only authorised Waldorf school in Valencia.

Sports Facilities
The school has a sports court and a swimming pool.

Academic Facilities
Classrooms form part of the 6,000 square metres of facilities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Summer school offers activities such as songs and movement, cooperative and water games, artistic activities (painting, drawing, modelling, weaving), contact with nature and a vegetable garden.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school provides a complete educational cycle for ages 3 to 16. The school is NEASC-accredited (New England Association of Schools and Colleges), with regular evaluations of education and quality standards. It is the only Waldorf-authorised school in Valencia, authorised by the Generalitat Valenciana. The aim is to accompany children with love and to help them become autonomous human beings who make the world a better place.

Arts & Creative
Art and handicrafts are basic pillars of Waldorf education. In kindergarten, each day centers on an artistic activity such as watercolor, drawing with crayons, modelling or bread-making to develop sensitivity and the senses, with teachers guiding the process. Summer school includes artistic activities (painting, drawing, modelling, weaving) and songs and movement, as well as contact with nature and a vegetable garden. The Waldorf Shop offers art and handicraft materials (wool, felt, needles, watercolors, crayons) and a selection of children's stories and Waldorf-related books.

Cultural & Language
UNESCO endorses Waldorf education as the Pedagogy of the 21st Century. Waldorf schools are part of UNESCO's ASPnet network to promote democratic ideals, peace education, multicultural work and solidarity between schools.

Social & Hobbies
Summer school includes songs and movement, cooperative and water games, and artistic activities, providing social and recreational engagement for children.

Community & Service
The school emphasises partnership with families; families are encouraged to participate in school life and celebrations to build community. Teachers hold regular meetings with families to discuss each pupil's intellectual, emotional and social development, fostering a collaborative home–school relationship. Opening the school to families and celebrations fosters cooperation and a sense of community.

Leadership & Professional
The teaching team is committed to ongoing training and works as a team, holding weekly meetings to analyse their work and adapt to each pupil's needs.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school has large outdoor spaces and small class sizes, with facilities spanning around 6,000 square metres including outdoor areas, an orchard and a swimming pool. Dining is ecological with organic/local options and allergy- or vegan-friendly choices. Afternoon care is available from 15:00 to 16:45, with an extension option and a light afternoon snack.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges) accreditation.
Admissions

Admissions
1. To begin, fill out the form below. The form lists entrance course options such as 2025/2026, 2026/2027, or Next school years. It collects the parent or guardian's name, email, and telephone, and asks for City/Country of residence and nationality. It also asks how you heard about us and whether your children currently attend a Waldorf school, with sections for each child's details, including name, date of birth, current course/grade, and languages spoken. Attendance at the information meeting/open house is required.

Waitlist
If a place is not available, you will be put on the waiting list. We will contact you if a vacancy arises.
School Events
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