Admission Process and Forms

We appreciate your interest in Waldorf School of New Orleans. All application forms are available for download further below. If you prefer, you're welcome to pick up a complete application packet at our school, or contact us and we'll mail one to you.

Please note there is a separate application for the Parent / Child Playgroup.

Applications accepted for the 2012-13 school year starting on January 3, 2012.

Admission Procedure

If you wish to apply for enrollment for your child in the Waldorf School of New Orleans, please follow these guidelines:

1. School Visit

Please attend an Open House or School Tour, a great way to see the school and meet our teachers.

2. Application and Fee

Submit a completed Application for Enrollment along with a $50 Application Fee (nonrefundable).

Please submit your completed application packet via email, in person, or mail your materials to: Waldorf School of New Orleans, 517 Soraparu St., Suite 101, New Orleans, LA 70130.

3. Receipt of Records

Complete and turn in the Parent Authorization for the Release of Program / School Records and Teacher Recommendation form from your child’s previous program or school. The Waldorf School of New Orleans will submit this request and must receive your child’s records prior to taking the next step.

4. Interview

Once the aforementioned documents and fee have been received by the Waldorf School of New Orleans, an interview will be scheduled for you and your child with the appropriate school faculty.

5. Class Visit or Play Date

In addition to the interview, an applicant may be invited to have a play date or a visit with her/his grade’s class.

6. Admission Decision

Once this process has been completed and a decision about the applicant’s admission is made, the parents or guardians will be notified by phone and in writing. The Waldorf School of New Orleans reserves the right to make a final admissions decision at any point in this process if it is determined that we may not be able to meet a child's or family's needs.

The Waldorf School of New Orleans admits students of any race, color, creed, and national or ethnic origin.

7. Agreement to Enroll

If your child is invited to join the Waldorf School of New Orleans, your prompt acceptance will be important. Upon agreeing to enroll your child, pertinent forms including an Enrollment Contract will need to be completed and applicable fees will be due.