Early Childhood Foundation Course for Steiner Education

Become a Steiner Early Childhood Teacher and discover the joys of teaching through a nurturing and creative approach to education.

Date February 15, 2023 - November 29, 2023
Time 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Led by highly regarded and experienced local and international tutors, this part-time annual course is delivered via weekly online webinars and two in-person seminars and offers a thorough grounding in the foundations of Rudolf Steiner education.

In addition, our programs support the transition from mainstream into Steiner education. Our courses are recognised both in Australia (SEA and SECA) and internationally (IASWECE).

Sydney Rudolf Steiner College is a leader in contemporary Steiner teacher training in Australia and has been preparing Teachers for fulfilling careers in Steiner education since 1980.

Sven Saar, Benjamin Cherry, Lisa Devine, Emma Ratcliffe, Catherine Pilko

Becoming a Steiner teacher is an inspiring and fulfilling pathway to your teaching career. A Steiner education fosters the human spirit in children and young adults, allowing them to flourish in a holistic learning environment that is oriented towards moral growth, social consciousness and citizenship.
In early learning, we nurture a child’s development by facilitating creative, self-directed play, as we believe that the initiative, imagination and flexibility awakened underpin later academic learning and are the basis for innovative thought in adult life.

"This is an extremely worthwhile investment. I have taught in mainstream kindergarten for 3 years and transitioned to Steiner education. I have learned and gained a deeper insight as my purpose as an educator and who the child is.”

“An experience I will treasure for my lifetime. To truly connect with my peers, my teachers and the content. I feel my journey is truly underway now.”

“The lecturers were all excellent- they were such an inspirational mix of wisdom, experience and joy.”

Various fees and payment options are available. Please visit our website for more information or contact the course coordinator.

Steiner education is one of the fastest growing education streams and there is an ever-increasing demand for qualified Steiner/ Waldorf teachers as Steiner Education continues to expand in Australia and throughout the world.
With completion of all the work in this Foundation Course (ECFT) and the Certificate Course (ECC) the student has a recognised qualification both in Australia by SEA and SECA and internationally by IASWECE.