Sydney Rudolf Steiner College
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Early Childhood Foundation
First-year course in Steiner Education
The first-year Foundation offers a thorough and well-rounded understanding of Steiner/Waldorf early childhood education, blending theoretical, practical, and creative elements to prepare educators for teaching in a Steiner/Waldorf early childhood environment.
Delivered online via weekly webinars and two 5-day in-person seminars.
Upon completion, students will be eligible to continue to the second-year Certificate Course (ECC) to deepen their study and complete the internationally recognised training.
Begins 11 February 2026
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Primary Teaching Foundation
First-year course for Steiner Primary education (ages 7-14)
This one-year, part-time course offers an inspiring introduction to the core principles of Steiner education through a balance of theoretical, practical, and creative modules. It provides a well-rounded experience of Rudolf Steiner’s approach, with the developing child at the heart of the curriculum.
Developed for working educators, the program now offers a flexible hybrid pathway, enabling students to complete all modules sequentially within one year alongside their teaching commitments, or undertake individual modules independently.
Upon completion of the first-year Foundation, students will be eligible to progress to the second-year Certificate course (PTC) to deepen their study and complete the Steiner Primary Teacher training, recognised by Steiner Education Australia and aligned with Pedagogical Section standards for Steiner teachers.
Begins 18 February 2026
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High School Teaching Foundation
Online course for Steiner High School education
This comprehensive part-time course, developed by leading Steiner/Waldorf educators of the high school years, offers the essential Steiner training to equip High School teachers with the necessary skills and knowledge in Steiner education and teaching to provide a practical and accessible experience of Rudolf Steiner education with the adolescent at the centre of the curriculum.
The course is a collaboration with Newcastle Waldorf School’s training program for high school teachers, developed and presented by highly experienced Steiner educators, Michael Merle and Sophia Montefiore, and supported by the Pedagogical Section in Australia.
Begins 16 February 2026
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Steiner Education at Home
A modular online program for parents and tutors
This self-paced, modular course is designed for parents, carers, and educators—whether new to home education or seeking to deepen their practice. It offers thoughtful guidance and inspiration to deepen your understanding of the underlying why of Steiner/Waldorf education, supporting a developmentally aligned approach.
Spanning the early childhood to primary years, the course explores practical, creative, and philosophically rich modules that help bring Steiner education to life in your home.
Developed with working parents and educators in mind, the flexible hybrid format allows participants to complete modules sequentially or select them individually, progressing at a pace that suits their personal and professional commitments.
Module 1 begins 17 February 2026.
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Human Being, Human Becoming
Rudolf Steiner’s Insights into Human Development
A guided introduction to anthroposophy
An immersive introductory course that explores the principles of Steiner education and anthroposophy
as the foundation of Steiner/Waldorf education, recommended for all teachers, educators, support staff, and parents
new to Steiner/Waldorf education.
Presented online
Begins 18 February 2026
The Art of Caring
Steiner/Waldorf Childcare Course
Developed in response to the growing demand for Steiner/Waldorf childcare, this comprehensive part-time course is designed to support Family Daycare providers, childcare educators, playgroup leaders, as well as parents and carers—whether new to working with children or seeking to deepen their practice. It offers thoughtful guidance and inspiration to deepen your understanding of the underlying why of Steiner/Waldorf education, supporting a nurturing and developmentally aligned approach that brings Steiner education to life for the young child (birth to five).
Presented by some of our most experienced Early Childhood educators, the course includes in-depth talks and practical workshops on child development and the art of conscious caring, to equip participants with the essential foundational knowledge of Steiner/Waldorf early childhood education.
Begins 17 February 2026