Waldorf EC Training & Intensives in Canada

Waldorf Early Childhood Educator Training
Waldorf Birth to Three Educator Training
Early Childhood Intensive Courses

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Intuitive Thinking as a Spiritual Path

with Jason Yates

Online via Zoom | All times are Pacific Time

Sept 12 – Oct 18, 2026

Saturdays 4:30-6:00 pm PST, Sept 12, 19, 26; Oct 3, 17
Sundays 9:00-10:30 am PST, Sept 13, 20, 27; Oct 4, 18

10 classes; $300

The study of Rudolf Steiner’s seminal philosophical work, Intuitive Thinking as a Spiritual Path (or The Philosophy of Freedom), can be a challenging and rewarding endeavour. In this course we will be working with the text in a very intensive manner over a short period of time.

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Waldorf Birth to Three Educator Training

14 Months Part-Time
Entry Every Two Years
Next Intake Summer 2027
Application deadline May 15th, 2027

This is a birth to three focused option of the part-time Waldorf Early Childhood Program. It runs for eight weeks over 14 months—comprised of three intensive weeks in two summers and a week in November and February of the first year—two 1.5 hour online courses on Saturday and Sunday for five weekends in September/October and January/February in Year 1.

Throughout this time, studies in Anthroposophy and Waldorf early childhood principles are interwoven with artistic and practical subjects. This provides the opportunity to polish your star as well as earn a Birth to Three Waldorf Early Childhood Teaching Certificate.

 

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Waldorf Early Childhood Educator Training

Two Years Part-Time
Entry Every Two Years
Next Intake Summer 2027
Application deadline May 15th, 2027

This is a part-time program of five intensive weeks per year over two years—comprised of three weeks in July and a week in November and February—and two 1.5 hour online courses on Saturday and Sunday for five weekends in September/October and January/February of both years.

Throughout the two years, studies in Anthroposophy and Waldorf early childhood principles are interwoven with artistic and practical subjects. This provides the opportunity to polish your star as well as earn a Waldorf Early Childhood Teaching Certificate, recognised by AWSNA, WECAN and IASWECE.

 

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Land Acknowledgement

The West Coast Institute acknowledges that we live and gather on the traditional unceded territory of the Ktunaxa, Syilx (Okanagan), Sinixt Peoples, Coast Salish Peoples, the Quw’utsun (Cowichan) Tribes, the Squamish, Musqueam and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

West Coast Institute is committed to establishing and maintaining an inclusive learning environment to welcome, celebrate, and understand differences. Integral to social justice, WCI embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as a pathway to address existing implicit and explicit biases. It is an ongoing process of personal growth and respect for the dignity and individuality of each person. Anti-bias work is essential to create a healthy social life based on the insights of Rudolf Steiner and current research. We understand that a truly humanized education founded on the individuality of each person and the universal spirit living within every human being is integral to healing and for lives filled with purpose and meaning.

The West Coast Institute’s Purpose

  • To serve as a Waldorf teacher training institute that provides programs and courses for individuals who wish to learn more about anthroposophy as described by the founder, Rudolf Steiner.
  • To serve the world out of an anthroposophical understanding, specifically with Waldorf Teacher Training and other adult educational activities.
  • To offer personal as well as community development in social, artistic, and academic realms including research and publication.
  • To offer consulting and/or advisory services to other anthroposophical and related institutions within the intentions of the Society.

The West Coast Institute (WCI) is registered as having Designated Status with the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) (formerly the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB)) within the System Integrity Branch (SIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

Certifications
PTIRU Duncan Location Certificate
PTIRU Lumby Location Certificate
PTIRU North Vancouver Location Certificate

Our certificates are accepted by the BC Ministry of Education, Independent Schools Branch (ISB); the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA); the Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America (WECAN) and the International Association for Steiner/Waldorf Early Childhood Education (IASWEC)

Students who wish to teach kindergarten in Waldorf Schools in BC must hold either a provincial teaching certificate or a degree accepted by the Independent Schools Branch of the BC Ministry of Education.

Students who plan to teach in a licensed Early Child Care Facility will require an Early Childhood Education Certificate (ECE), from the Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Registry.

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West Coast Institute for Studies in Anthroposophy

Email: info(at)westcoastinstitute.org
Tel: 604-740-0539