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The West Coast Institute for Studies in Anthroposophy, located in British Columbia, Canada, offers a 2.5-year*, part time Waldorf Grades Teacher Training, a 2-year, part time Waldorf Early Childhood Educator Training with a 14 month, part time Birth to Three option, and differing courses and workshops each summer for Waldorf teachers and others.
Waldorf Early Childhood Educator Training Auditing Options
We are opening some of our Waldorf Early Childhood Educator Training courses to auditors. Auditing is open to all current Waldorf class teachers and those enrolled in a Waldorf Early Childhood Educator training.
Please click here for more information and to register.
Summer Courses & Workshops
Summer courses and workshops are held at the Sunrise Waldorf School on Vancouver Island, in beautiful scenic British Columbia, Canada.
Water Works Summer Camp for Families
a place to be with your kids
An exploration of art, science and nature
with Herb Walsh
Dates in 2022 to be decided; please fill out the Interest form to be notified.
Live online workshop, open to all.
Herb will guide families and individuals in the observation of the world of water science through a mixture of online presentations, home-based experiments and field trips into nature in our own neighborhoods.
Workshop Details
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Waldorf Birth to Three Educator Training
New cohort begins summer, 2023
July session at Sunrise Waldorf School, Duncan, Vancouver Island; fall & spring at the Vancouver Waldorf School in North Vancouver, BC
This is a 14 month, birth to three focused option of the part-time Early Childhood Program. It runs for eight weeks over 14 months, comprised of three weeks in two summers (July) and a week in November and February of the first year.
Training Details
Downloadable PDF Poster
Apply Online Now for 2023
Upcoming Session Dates
- The summer, 2022 session dates are:
Year 2 Cohort — July 2nd through 22nd;
Year 2+ Cohort — July 9th through 16th.
This session is held at Sunrise Waldorf School on Vancouver Island. - The November, 2022 session dates are November 5th to November 12th, 2022.
This session is held at the Vancouver Waldorf School in North Vancouver. - The February, 2023 session dates are February 18th to February 25th, 2023.
This session is held at the Vancouver Waldorf School in North Vancouver.
Waldorf Early Childhood Educator Training
New cohort begins summer 2023
July session at Sunrise Waldorf School, Duncan, Vancouver Island; fall & spring at the Vancouver Waldorf School in North Vancouver, BC
2 year part time program – 5 weeks each year. 3 weeks in July, 1 week in November and February with additional mentoring, observation and practicums.
Program Details
Downloadable PDF Poster
Apply Online Now for 2023
Upcoming Session Dates
- The summer, 2022 session dates are:
Year 2 Cohort — July 2nd through 22nd;
Year 2+ Cohort — July 9th through 16th.
This session is held at Sunrise Waldorf School on Vancouver Island. - The November, 2022 session dates are November 5th to November 12th, 2022.
This session is held at the Vancouver Waldorf School in North Vancouver. - The February, 2023 session dates are February 18th to February 25th, 2023.
This session is held at the Vancouver Waldorf School in North Vancouver.
Waldorf Grades Teacher Training
New cohort begins summer 2023
July session at Sunrise Waldorf School, Duncan, Vancouver Island; fall & spring at the Vancouver Waldorf School in North Vancouver, BC
Part-time program over 2.5 years*, comprised of 3 weeks in July for 3 years and a week in November and February for 2 years.
* Program duration change from 3 to 2.5 years pending approval from PTIB
Program Details
Downloadable PDF Poster
Apply Online Now for 2023 (Coming soon)
Upcoming Session Dates
- The summer, 2022 session will be held from July 3rd through July 22nd.
This session is held at Sunrise Waldorf School on Vancouver Island, and online if necessary. - The November, 2022 session dates are November 6th to November 11th, 2022.
This session is held at the Vancouver Waldorf School in North Vancouver. - The February, 2023 session dates are February 19th to February 24th, 2023.
This session is held at the Vancouver Waldorf School in North Vancouver.