Steiner Education at Home
A Modular Course 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.
Modules may be completed sequentially (recommended) or selected in any order to suit your individual needs. Taken together, the modules provide a comprehensive overview of the Steiner/Waldorf approach to education from birth to age 14.
Personal discretion is encouraged; for example, although a grounding in the early years is highly beneficial for understanding the whole developmental picture, it may be of lower priority for those focused on older children.
For families educating high school–age students (14+), we recommend that parents and tutors enrol in the High School Teaching Foundation course.
The purpose of this course is to deepen understanding of both the why and the how of this educational approach, rather than to provide a step-by-step curriculum guide.
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Module 1: Online + seminar The Art of CaringA part-time course that 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).
Delivery: 21 Online lectures + one 3-day in-person Seminar Dates:
Course Fee: $2,000.00 (incl. GST)* – payment options available
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Module 2: Online only | online attendance required Child DevelopmentUnderstanding child developmental phases and how children learn.
Course Duration: 6 weeks Delivery: Online. 6 webinars, one webinar per week, 1.5 hours each Total Course Hours:
Dates: 22 July – 26 August 2026 | Wednesday evenings from 7pm – 8.30pm (AET) Course Fee: $500.00 (incl. GST)*
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Module 3: Online only | online attendance required The Role of the Class TeacherCurriculum design for meaningful and developmentally appropriate content
Course Duration: 8 weeks Delivery: Online | 8 webinars, one webinar per week, 1.5 hours each Total Course Hours:
Dates: 21 Oct – 25 Nov 2026 | Wednesday evenings from 7pm – 8.30pm (AET) Course Fee: $550.00 (incl. GST)*
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Module 2: Online and self-paced The Art of Blackboard DrawingMastering the essential art of blackboard drawing for lesson presentation in the Steiner classroom.
Duration: 6 hours self-paced online learning Delivery: Online recordings with self-paced creative exercises Course Fee: $260 incl. GST* Dates: Available from March to September 2026
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Module 4: Online only The Joy of NumbersThis four-part professional development series is designed to support and inspire educators in reimagining the teaching of mathematics throughout the Primary and High School years.
Course Delivery: 6 hours of lectures across 4 online sessions | 1.5 hours each Dates: From Sept to Oct (dates to be confirmed) | Saturday mornings from 10am – 11.30am (AET) Course Fee: $260.00 (incl. GST)*
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*Please note that no refunds or cancellations are available for short courses/modules
Practical and Artistic Components
We encourage and highly recommend that participants also attend the in-person Primary Education Seminars. These Seminars offer in-depth practical and creative learning through music, visual arts, speech and drama, and movement—essential elements of a full Steiner/Waldorf educational experience.
For those who live farther away, we recommend seeking a similar in-person offering in your local area.
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Outcomes
Taken together, the modules offer a comprehensive overview of the Steiner/Waldorf approach to education from birth to age 14. They equip participants with foundational knowledge and the confidence to bring Steiner/Waldorf education into the home environment. The purpose of this course is to deepen understanding of both the why and the how of this educational approach, rather than to provide a step-by-step curriculum guide.
Several modules within this course also form part of the Primary Teaching Foundation (PTF) program. Completion of these modules will contribute toward the PTF training, should participants choose to continue their studies.
Why study at Sydney Rudolf Steiner College?
Our courses are well-established and guided by a staff of highly experienced and respected tutors. We offer flexibility in our delivery, the opportunity to engage with the content and receive a thorough grounding in the foundations of Rudolf Steiner education. The student also has the opportunity to meet others who will support their journey and work in a class environment of like-minded people. In addition, our programs support the transition from mainstream into Steiner education. Our rigorous courses are recognised both in Australia (SEA and SECA) and internationally (IASWECE).
Career Path and Employment
There are excellent employment prospects for Steiner-trained teachers who have completed our Primary Teaching Foundation and Certificate Courses. There is an ever-increasing demand for qualified Steiner/ Waldorf teachers as Steiner Education continues to expand in Australia and throughout the world. At present, there are over 40 Steiner Schools (including State schools with Steiner Streams) in Australia requiring on average 2 or more new Steiner Teachers each year. There are currently over 1,100 Steiner schools worldwide in 64 different countries and nearly 2,000 Early Years settings in more than 70 countries.
All our courses are endorsed by Steiner Education Australia (SEA).
Details
Course Code: SEHS
Course Duration: Part-time, self-paced
Delivery: Online modules are offered through weekly 1.5-hour webinars during school term.
Course Coordinator: Robyn Davis