Admission

Thank you for your interest in Pine Hill.  We understand that the process of choosing a school for your child is a significant one in the life of your family, and we are happy to help if you have questions.

Pine Hill is a recognized leader in the fastest-growing independent school movement in the world! We are one of the most established among the more than 900 Waldorf schools in 83 countries. Pine Hill is fully accredited by both the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) and the Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE), as well as a mentor to developing Waldorf schools. Our experienced and highly-trained faculty meets the needs of the modern student through proven methods. Teachers follow the oral tradition by teaching in multiple languages, in context, and with activities to foster social and cognitive development.

Current scientific research increasingly supports methods that Waldorf schools have been practicing for decades. Studies now reveal the links that Waldorf education has long fostered between physical activity and mental clarity, between imaginative play and intellectual capability, and between collaborative learning and later career success. After almost a century of practice in holistic education, Waldorf education finds itself at the cutting edge of educational research.

We invite you to attend an open house, visitors day, or other events. Upcoming opportunities to visit are listed on our home page. You are also welcome to contact us to arrange a personal tour or send us a request for additional information.

In the meantime, feel free to look over our schedule of tuition and fees and information about tuition assistance.

How to apply

1. Ask your child's previous school, if applicable, to send his or her records to Pine Hill using our records request form.
2. Complete and submit the appropriate application, together with the application fee:
   • Early Childhood (Nursery and Kindergarten)
   • Grades 1 - 8
3. Meet with us to arrange for the following:
   
   • An interview with our enrollment director, which allows an in-depth discussion of the school’s program and your child’s educational background.
   • A class visit for grade students, followed by a meeting with the enrollment director, the class teacher, and parents. (The class visit is typically for 3 consecutive days, to allow the child to become comfortable and to allow the class teacher and subject teachers a chance to get to know the child.)
   • A visit with an early childhood teacher for nursery or kindergarten children and parents.
4. After the above steps are complete, your application is brought before our College of Teachers. Our College of Teachers, which consists of representatives of our full-time faculty, reviews all applications to ensure that the school as a whole can meet the child's needs.
5. Upon receiving a letter of acceptance and an enrollment agreement, you will be asked to sign the agreement and return it to the school with a non-refundable enrollment fee and tuition deposit. After the school receives your agreement, fee and deposit, a place will be held for your child.
    

Note: Parents, with or without their children, may arrange for a visit and tour of the school prior to submitting an application. It is possible for parents to visit classes during regularly scheduled visitors days or special arrangements may be made if needed. Please contact us for further information.