School Type: Co-Educational

The Dassenberg Waldorf School arose out of the initiative of parents and local community members who had long carried the ambition to start a Waldorf school in this area. Previously there had been no local school.

Our aim is and has always been WALDORF; its curriculum and holistic approach enables children to grow into healthy, balanced and self-motivated adults who can apply themselves to the needs of the world at their time. The schools starts with Kindergarten and in time will span the full 12 years of education.

We wish children to develop at their own pace, free from pressure of exams, competitiveness and the over-stimulation of our time. We also wish to accommodate and value non-Englsh speakers and slow developers!

Our aim is AN EXCELLENT SCHOOL, that values quality in teaching, in pupils' work and in the school environment and will give stability and continuity to the children.

Our aim is A RURAL SCHOOL, making the most of the reality and potential of its setting. We wish children to develop a reverence for nature and know the dignity of rural work. We wish the school to offer older children the chance to learn specific skills enabling them to make a living in rural areas, while still equipping them to master life anywhere in the world.

Our aim is A COMMUNITY SCHOOL, that is carried by teachers and parents, friends and sponsors, which will be a centre for a lively cultural and social life around it.

Our aim is A MULTI-CULTURAL SCHOOL, that reflects, treasures and contributes to the many cultures and traditions of our area.

Our aim is A SCHOOL WHERE EVERYONE IS WELCOME, irrespective of colour, language, creed or income.

School Phase:

• Pre-Primary
• Primary

Lowest Grade: Grade 000
Highest Grade: Grade 7
Boarding: No
Number of Pupils: 136
Lowest Tuition Fees Per Annum (2008): R4200
Highest Tuition Fees Per Annum (2008): R8370
Examinations or Curricula:

• Waldorf

Postal Address: San Mitchell Farm, 2km outside Atlantis
Telephone: 021 572 1105
Fax: 021 572 1105
Website: http://www.dassenbergwaldorf.co.za
Suburb: Atlantis
City/Town: Cape Town
South African Province: Western Cape
Country: South Africa