The learning process is essentially threefold, engaging head, heart, and hands—or thinking, feeling, and doing. This is the basis out of which Waldorf teachers work to nurture and engage each child through a curriculum and methodology that integrates academics, arts, and practical skills. Waldorf schools are non-sectarian, non-denominational and educate all children, regardless of their cultural or religious backgrounds.

The pedagogical method is comprehensive, and, as part of its task, seeks to bring about recognition and understanding of all the world cultures and religions. Waldorf emphasizes the child’s imagination and fantasy and takes holistic development into consideration while offering creative learning through play. Waldorf schools group children in three cycles of seven-year stages.