Research Waldorf School of Orange County private Schools in Irvine, California

“My kids have attended since kindergarten. It's been wonderful place for them to go and learn everyday. They are learning two foreign languages and they both play strings instruments. We love the style of teaching and the fact that they integrate all learning into movement. This makes everything they learn a part of who they are. I would say Waldorf education is great for 90% of children. The other 10% would be children who require a more challenging curriculum or those with behavioral issues. There is huge parent involvement too. If you are someone who wants to do nothing but drop off at the curb, this isn't the school for you.”

“The Waldorf School of Orange County does not follow a mainstream academic model, but rather an interesting mix of art, music, languages (two foriegn languages are taught beginning in 1st grade), handwork, story and games. It is through this mix that the children are introduced to numbers and letters. In the later grades students are encouraged to use this interdisciplinary approach to do self directed research. The parents at this school are very involved and thus create a very connected community. Seasonal festivals are held which further tightens the involvement of the children and the parents. The negatives that I experienced were that there is no parent involvement in the curriculum or inner workings of the teaching. There is no Principal, but a 'College of Teachers' and communication with parents is, in my opinion, one directional toward the parent. They are firm but kind, but tend toward conformity.”