Admissions
ADMISSIONS, Tuition and More
We are still accepting applications for the 24/25 school year!
Small Group Campus Tours
The best way to learn about Marin Waldorf is to experience it! Join one of our small group tours for adults only to view our beautiful 10-acre campus, observe classes in action and learn about the Waldorf curriculum.
If you’re looking for the 24/25 school year, it’s not too late! Sign up for an upcoming tour below, or contact admissions to learn more.
April 26, 9am - 10am
May 17, 9am - 10am
Tuition and Financial Aid
“For me, it was the most tremendous gift my parents ever gave me.”
- MWS Alumni, Cheri Rivers Ndaliko Ph.D. African Studies, Harvard University
Marin Waldorf School is a community of shared values within an economically diverse parent body. We strive to create access to our education to those who could otherwise not attend for financial reasons. For that reason, we offer Tuition Assistance for kindergarten through 8th grade, which takes into account each families ability to pay.
In addition to our tuition assistance program, we offer two specific scholarship programs, our Lesley Rosenberg Inclusion Scholarship and our Native Reconciliation Tuition Program.
2024-2025 TUITION
$12,790 Preschool - 3 Days per week
$21,480 Preschool - 5 days per week
$24,885 Kindergarten (5 days)
$29,820 Grades 1 - 8
If you have two or more children in the Kindergarten and/or grades, we offer a generous sibling discount. This discount is given automatically to all families who do not qualify for Tuition Assistance.
To apply to for tuition assistance, we ask families to complete a tuition assistance application (below).
The Application Deadline for Priority Tuition Assistance Awards is January 31, 2024 for new families.
If inquiring after Jan. 31, please contact our Admissions Office.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Marin Waldorf School is committed to building an inclusive learning environment in which differences are understood and celebrated. In line with this mission, we are proud to offer two scholarship programs, as well as directing families towards privately funded external scholarships.
Lesley Rosenberg
Inclusion Scholarship
Established in 2022, the Lesley Rosenberg Inclusion Scholarship provides full and partial tuition scholarships to families with demonstrated financial need from underrepresented communities. Families interested in applying for the Lesley Rosenberg Inclusion Scholarship should contact admissions director Chantal Valentine to discuss the process.
Basic Fund and Guardsmen Scholarships
The Basic Fund and Guardsmen Scholarships are privately funded external scholarships aimed at helping low-income families meet the costs of tuition after internal assistance has been awarded. These scholarships further reduce the tuition obligation for a family wishing to attend Marin Waldorf School. Learn more by visiting their websites:
Native Reconciliation Tuition Program
In recognition of the historical and continuing trauma inflicted by colonialism on the Native people of North America, Marin Waldorf School (MWS) is offering a tuition-free Waldorf education for a select number of students whose families are members of an indigenous tribe in the United States.
Established in 2023, in response to a call to action from the Lakota Waldorf School in North Dakota, Marin Waldorf School is proud to be tuition-free for Native American students. Families interested in applying for the Native Reconciliation Tuition Program should contact admissions director Chantal Valentine to discuss the process.
School Hours and Extended Care
School Hours
Preschool: 8:30 am - 12:45 pm
Kindergarten: 8:15 am - 1 pm
Grades 1-8: 8:00 am - 3:15 pm
Early dismissal Thursdays at 2:15 pm
Extended care
Early Childhood (Preschool & Kindergarten) extended care is available until 3:00 pm or 5:20 pm for an additional fee.
Grades 1-8 extended care is available until 5:20 pm for an additional fee.
Marin Waldorf School Application Process
GRADES 1-8
Attend an on campus tour
Complete the online application
If applicable, complete the Tuition Assistance application
Submit a student evaluation form from their current teacher
Parents & child attend in person interview with teacher
Child visits the class for 3 consecutive days.
PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN
Attend an on campus tour
Complete the online application
If applicable, complete the Tuition Assistance application (for Kindergarten only)
Submit student evaluation form (for students who have been in daycare or another school)
Parents & child attend in person interview with teacher
Please Note
A non-refundable fee of $100 is due with your application to Marin Waldorf School. An annual enrollment fee of $1000 is due upon enrolling or re-enrolling a student. This non-refundable fee guarantees a space for the student and will be applied toward tuition if it is returned by the contract deadline.
In order to enroll at Marin Waldorf School, we will require records related to your child’s immunizations before their first day of enrollment. The state of California requires that our school enforce immunization law, maintain updated immunization records for all of our students, and submit reports to public health agencies. For more information about this topic, please read our Immunization Statement.
Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as it Relates to Students
Marin Waldorf School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
If you have any questions about the application process or tuition assistance feel free to contact us at admissions@marinwaldorf.org.
