Admissions at PWS
Your PWS Journey Starts Here
Visit Us
We offer in-person tours, and other seasonal admissions events. See a full list here.
Tuition & Fees
Learn more about tuition, our two tuition-payment options, our tuition adjustment program, sibling discounts and more.
How to Apply
Ready to apply? We’re here to help you through the process and answer any questions along the way. You can start the PWS application process here.
Portland Waldorf School educates children for the whole of life in order to uplift humanity. Students emerge as creative, independent thinkers who meet the world with initiative and purpose.
LOVE FROM OUR COMMUNITY
“My Waldorf education has given me wholeness through teaching my heart to love, my hands to work and create, and my mind to think, question and imagine.”
— Dasan M., PWS Graduate
“From Day One I trusted my son’s Early Childhood teacher to protect him, to inspire him, and to nurture his curiosities.”
— Scott M., Parent
“The PWS High School curriculum really does meet busy and curious teenage minds in an amazing way. The faculty here is so inspiring.”
— Annagrace K., Parent
“PWS’ teachers believe in me as an individual. Their openness and knowledge makes it possible for me to talk to them about anything from homework to life experiences.”
— Shannon H., PWS Graduate
Portland Waldorf School does not discriminate in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarships, tuition adjustment programs or other school programs on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age or disability that can be reasonably accommodated. Similarly, in its hiring and employment practices, PWS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability that can be reasonably accommodated, marital/parental status, uniformed service or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.
We acknowledge that a diversity of ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, gender expressions, sexual orientations, learning differences, and life experiences within our community enhance our school’s learning environment, and we are committed to cultivating equity and inclusion.