Michael Mount Waldorf School

A private non-profit school for children from baby care to 18,
located in the northern suburbs of
Johannesburg, South Africa

Nurturing conscious, creative, independent thinkers

At Michael Mount Waldorf School, we support students in becoming compassionate, confident, well-rounded thinkers. Throughout the school journey, the child is met with age-appropriate content through a rigorous curriculum which ignites a passion for lifelong learning. Students leave Michael Mount with a sense of purpose and responsibility to effect positive change in our world—as well as the tools to do so.

 

"Our highest endeavour must be to develop free human beings who are able of themselves to impart purpose and direction to their lives. The need for imagination, a sense of truth, and a feeling of responsibility – these three forces are the very nerve of education.”

~ Rudolf Steiner, Founder of Waldorf Education

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Early Childhood

4 Months – 6 years

A nurturing and enriching space where the wonder of childhood is preserved. Children are encouraged to learn, play, explore, and discover the world around them. We allow the child sufficient time to develop their own innate intelligence, laying vital foundations for the rest of their lives.

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Primary School

7 Years – 13 years

A culturally, experientially, and intellectually rich curriculum which weaves academic subjects together with practical and artistic activities. The Waldorf curriculum is tailored so that it meets the child at each developmental transition through the ages by focusing on age-appropriate learning.

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High School

14 Years – 18 Years

A practical, well-rounded, and balanced curriculum which engages students in the modern world. Students are encouraged to become conscious and flexible thinkers. We seek to address the unique needs of young adults in the 21st Century by providing them with the space to discover who they truly are.

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Early Childhood

4 Months – 6 Years

A nurturing and enriching space where the wonder of childhood is preserved. Children are encouraged to learn, play, explore, and discover the world around them. We allow the child sufficient time to develop their own innate intelligence, laying vital foundations for the rest of their lives.

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Primary School

7 Years – 13 Years

A culturally, experientially, and intellectually rich curriculum which weaves academic subjects together with practical and artistic activities. The Waldorf curriculum is tailored so that it meets the child at each developmental transition through the ages by focusing on age-appropriate learning.

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High School

14 Years – 18 Years

A practical, well-rounded, and balanced curriculum which engages students in the modern world. Students are encouraged to become conscious and flexible thinkers. We seek to address the unique needs of young adults in the 21st Century by providing them with the space to discover who they truly are.

 

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What is a Waldorf Education?

Waldorf education is an alternative educational approach that focuses on holistic development and the nurturing of each child's intellectual, artistic, and practical skills. Overall, Waldorf education seeks to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are intellectually curious, emotionally balanced, creatively expressive, and socially aware – preparing them for a meaningful and purposeful life.

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Enquiries and Admissions

Applications are open! You are warmly invited to visit us for a tour, to see if Michael Mount Waldorf School is a good fit for your family. We hold Open Days on select Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings throughout the year, and private tours are available upon request. We look forward to welcoming you into our engaging, lively school community.

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What is a Waldorf Education?

Waldorf education is an alternative educational approach that focuses on holistic development and the nurturing of each child's intellectual, artistic, and practical skills. Overall, Waldorf education seeks to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are intellectually curious, emotionally balanced, creatively expressive, and socially aware – preparing them for a meaningful and purposeful life.

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Enquiries and Admissions

Applications are open! You are warmly invited to visit us for a tour, to see if Michael Mount Waldorf School is a good fit for your family. We hold Open Days on select Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings throughout the year, and private tours are available upon request. We look forward to welcoming you into our engaging, lively school community.

 

Facts at a glance

Type of school

Co-educational, independent day school catering for Early Childhood, Primary and High School students – up to Matric.

Location

Situated in the heart of Bryanston at 40 Culross Road, Bryanston, Johannesburg – on the same property as the Bryanston Market!

Class sizes

Each class has an average of 22 pupils, making your child's learning journey more focused, intimate and holistic.

Curriculum

The Curriculum of the Waldorf schools is used up to Class 11. It includes all subjects required by the Department of Basic Education. In addition, all students participate in artistic, musical and dramatic studies.

Teacher qualifications

Degree plus a 2-year Waldorf education certificate. All teachers undergo mandatory biennial appraisals and training.

Medium of instruction

English. Afrikaans and IsiZulu are offered as First Additional Languages.

A global education

Over 60 countries are home to Waldorf schools around the world

Number of pupils

450. Our diverse student body represents a wide spectrum of socio-economic backgrounds, languages and cultural groups from South Africa, Africa, Europe and elsewhere.

Matric

Michael Mount students write the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) National Senior Certificate examinations in Matric.

Of note

Michael Mount students have maintained a 100% pass rate since the first Matric class wrote finals in 1987.

Our legacy

Michael Mount est. 1960, Waldorf education est. 1919.

 

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"What every parent would wish as the best for his or her children, Waldorf education provides. The fullest development of intelligent, imaginative, self-confident and caring persons is the aim of Waldorf education. This aim is solidly grounded in a comprehensive view of human development, in an intellectually and culturally rich curriculum, and in the presence of knowledgeable, caring human beings at every stage of the child’s education.”

~ Douglas Sloan
Professor Emeritus
History and Education Columbia University