Verein der Waldorfschulgemeinschaft Leipzig e.V.

descrição da organização

The Free Waldorf association Leipzig was founded in 1990 and accommodates about 525 students in the age of 6-19 years. The school leads students from grad 1 to grade 13, ending with high-school diploma or the degree of the German abitur. The Waldorf pedagogy pursues and holistic approach with in children’s mental and intellectual education. The curriculum is structured by the students’ stages of development and aims at supporting and developing intellectual, mental and physical skills appropriate for the respective age. The Free Waldorf School attempts to develop a wide range of knowledge, skills and abilities for students to cope with the ever-changing demands of society and the world of specialized profession. The day nursery offers a mentoring program in the afternoon for grades 1-4, the leisure time offer is various (f.i. woodworking). The program of clubs for older pupils is currently being expanded. The staff of the Free Waldorf school / nursery Leipzig consists of 75 members. Two members are directly involved in the project. Moreover, there are between 50 and 100 voluntary helpers working at the school.