Admissions

Foundation Studies
The only requirement is a sincere interest in getting to know Rudolf Steiner's view of the world in the universe and the human as a being of spirit, soul and body. A mentor will be assigned at the beginning of the year. Attendance at the June Summer Intensive Week is recommended as a preparation. Independent study work will be required, and a journal will be kept. A broad introduction to the Arts is an integral part of the Program. Successful completion of Foundation Studies requires regular attendance, and submission of eight hours of observation to instructors and the office administration.

End of Year Interviews
The Arcturus Core Group and Faculty request that all students who wish to go on with their studies undergo an interview towards the end of the academic year in order to determine their readiness to proceed. The following are guidelines towards this end:
1. During April and May of the concluding year an interview schedule will be drawn up;
2. Simultaneously, students will be asked to sign up;
3. The Arcturus office will draw up a roster of interview dates;
4. The interviews should, if possible, be held at the Arcturus office;
5. One interviewer will take notes of the salient points made by students as well as instructors.

Teacher Development I
Successful completion of all courses in Foundation Studies is necessary to advance to Teacher preparation work. This is determined after a conversation with Arcturus Core Group members, and your mentor. Previous educational as well as life experience will also be considered in this light. A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent is strongly recommended. Some Waldorf schools require this of their teachers. Students should attend full time – that is, the whole weekend plus the preceding summer session. A minimum number of students may need to be enrolled for classes to proceed. Periodic conferences with a mentor will ensure that the learning objective is followed closely. A journal is to be kept tracking all classes. This journal also serves as the basis for conversations with one's mentor. Independent study work will be required. Further development of Artistic capacity forms a significant part of the work.

Teacher Development II
An interview with Core Group members and the mentor will determine whether a student is ready to proceed, and is ready for work in a Waldorf classroom. Students must have successfully completed the first year of Teacher Preparation. At least (6) weeks of practice teaching in Waldorf classes are required during this year. Students must attend full time during the year plus the preceding summer session. A minimum number of students may need to be enrolled for classes to proceed. Independent study work will be required, as well as individual research projects. A deepening artistic capacity is engaged in the classroom methodology and in the overall pedagogical practice of Waldorf Education.