Freie Waldorfschule Augsburg

The Freie Waldorfschule Augsburg, founded in 1981, is a single-track private school in the Hammerschmiede district. It offers space for approximately 400 students from grades 1 to 13. The school follows Waldorf education, which aims at the holistic development of the students.

• Bildungsangebot: Instruction in two foreign languages from grade 1, English and French, as well as a wide range of musical and artistic offerings. Handicraft subjects such as wood, metal and clay work are also part of the curriculum[1][3][5].
• Ganztagsbetreuung: Open all-day care for grades 1–10 and full-day school with compulsory lessons in the afternoon[5].
• Pädagogische Ansätze: Performance support without grades until grade 8, joint class association throughout the entire school period and individual support of social and creative skills[3][5].

The school attaches great importance to promoting the individual development and creativity of its students. It strives for students to grow up in a harmonious learning environment from grade 1 and develop different skills. The mission also includes imparting social responsibility and promoting cooperation in the school community[3][5].

Although explicit sustainability goals are not mentioned in the information provided, Waldorf education often includes aspects such as environmental awareness and integrative learning methods that promote sustainable development. Internships in organic farming may also indicate that the topic of sustainability plays a role in the curriculum[5].

The school is run by the sponsoring association "Verein Freie Waldorfschule und Waldorfkindergärten Augsburg e.V." and allows parents to become members of the association if they wish[2][4]. This membership enables active participation in decision-making, which promotes a close bond between parents, teachers and the school[4].