Visiting Our Campus
You’re Invited! We welcome families for Tours and Open Houses throughout the year. Whether you’re ready to fill out an application or are still in the information-gathering phase, visiting us is the best way to get to know our beautiful seven-acre campus and school. A tour is also an essential part of the application process, so if you’re ready to apply, make sure to schedule a tour by filling out an inquiry form now or attending one of our events below.
When you visit us, you’ll get a firsthand look at our nursery through grade 12 classrooms in action and learn about Waldorf education with a knowledgeable admissions team member. We can’t wait to meet you and learn more about your family.
Campus Tour Options & Dates
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Open House: Early Childhood - Grade 8
Saturday, January 24, 10am-12pm
Discover our holistic approach to education at Portland Waldorf School.
Meet teachers, explore classrooms, and experience how we nurture curiosity, creativity, and confidence from Early Childhood through 8th Grade.
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Group Tours
We offer these tours regularly throughout the year, providing an inside look at classes and an opportunity to see how our curriculum evolves with each developmental stage.
Summer group tours are from 9:15-10:15AM on the following dates:
July 15
July 22
August 5
August 19
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Book a Call
Schedule a call to learn more about our school, inquire about available seats in your child’s grade, and more. Someone from our admissions team will be more than happy to speak with you.
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Begin Your Application
Start the application process here by submitting an inquiry form.
After submitting your inquiry form, you’ll be able to create a PWSConnect account and upload your application documents.
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Continue Your Application
If you’ve already submitted an inquiry form and set up your PWSConnect account, follow the link below to continue uploading your application documents.
Portland Waldorf School does not discriminate in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarships, tuition adjustment programs or other school programs on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age or disability that can be reasonably accommodated. Similarly, in its hiring and employment practices, PWS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability that can be reasonably accommodated, marital/parental status, uniformed service or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.
We acknowledge that a diversity of ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, gender expressions, sexual orientations, learning differences, and life experiences within our community enhance our school’s learning environment, and we are committed to cultivating equity and inclusion.
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Waldorf education is rooted in the spiritual and developmental philosophy of Rudolf Steiner’s Anthroposophy, which emphasizes the profound inter-connectedness of human beings with both the natural world and the spiritual realm. Learn More
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PWS is the most established Waldorf School in the Portland Metro Region, and the only Nursery through High School Program in the Pacific Northwest. Our strong roots allow for innovation in the classroom, while our steadfast commitment to Eurythmy underscores our dedication to Anthroposophy. Learn More
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At Portland Waldorf School, we seek to create an inclusive community where our differences are both valued and acknowledged. Celebrating our shared humanity and striving to be our best selves is a priority. Learn More
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Our entire school campus is a cell-phone free zone. Technology, like daily access to laptops and instructional presentations, is used only in the high school as a tool to help adolescence achieve their specific goals purposefully. Read more
