The Waldorf Route to the National Diploma

Waldorf Education is an international movement for educational renewal, initiated by Rudolf Steiner in the year 1919, when the first Waldorf School was started. Since then, the Waldorf movement has grown to over 1500 schools worldwide, and South Africa counts around 20 schools and new initiatives at present.

The background of Waldorf Education is a thorough study of the Human Being, including his Spiritual background, his Soul life, and his physical appearance. On this basis a holistic approach for education has been developed, where learners, through personal contact with their teacher, experience education as a valuable developmental experience. The role of social development in Waldorf Education is strong, as well as an emphasis on artistic and creative skills.

Through this holistic approach to Education and Training, participants reach the outcomes defined for the national qualification as registered with SAQA, in combination with personal, artistic and spiritual growth. Learning to respect and love children, while supporting their development as human beings, equips participants with the skills to fully meet the needs of young children.

The programme has been accredited by the Council on Higher Education's Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC/CHE) and registered with the Department of Education as shown on certificate 2000 / HE08 / 003.