Základní škola Waldorfská

What if learning wasn’t just about textbooks and tests? What if it nurtured the whole child? Here at Základní škola Waldorfská in Prague, that’s the very essence of education. Základní škola Waldorfská isn’t your typical school. It’s a place where creativity flourishes and individuality is celebrated. Founded in the spirit of Rudolf Steiner’s Waldorf educational philosophy, this school takes a holistic approach. Základní škola Waldorfská emphasizes the development of thinking, feeling, and willing in each student. They believe education should be in harmony with the child’s current developmental stage and specific learning needs. At Základní škola Waldorfská, traditional subjects like Czech language, math, history, and science are taught in concentrated blocks called “epochs,” lasting two to four weeks. This immersive approach helps students delve deeper into the subject matter. The rest of the school day is dedicated to subjects like English, music, arts, crafts, eurythmy, and Bothmer gymnastics. This school even uses a unique form of assessment. Forget letter grades. At Základní škola Waldorfská, student progress is evaluated through detailed verbal assessments, focusing on individual growth and effort. Základní škola Waldorfská has a rich history. It began in 1990 as an experimental program under the umbrella of a special school in Prague 1. The driving force behind its founding was PaedDr. Jana Váňová. It gained independence in June 1991 and was granted international Waldorf status, adopting the name “Svobodná speciální škola Jana Amose Komenského.” Over the years, the school has moved several times. Today, it resides on Křejpského Street in Prague 4, known as Základní škola Waldorfská since 2004. Thirty years later, Základní škola Waldorfská continues to thrive, fostering a unique learning environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.