Our applicants seek a college preparatory education which is rigorous yet flexible and balances academic, artistic, social, and practical work. They seek the benefits of a low student-teacher ratio, and excellent college guidance.
The talents and aspirations of our applicants are varied. Their prior educational experience includes Waldorf schools, other independent schools, public schools, and homeschools. They have lived in rural, suburban, and urban settings. They come to Stockbridge from the immediate area, further afield in New England, other regions of the United States, and abroad. Occasionally, families arrange for local room and board.
We celebrate diversity in its many forms, and welcome conversation with any applicant about their unique situation. All are encouraged to apply.
For information about the admissions process, please contact Samantha Stier, Admissions Director, at admissions@berkshirewaldorf.com or (413) 298-3800.
Early Decision
Eighth grade students at our sister school, Berkshire Waldorf School (formerly Great Barrington Rudolf Steiner School), and siblings of current Berkshire Waldorf High School students and alums are eligible to apply under our early decision timeline. Contact the Admissions Director for details.
Regular Admission
We have a priority date of December 1 for admissions applications. After that, applications will be considered on a rolling basis as space permits. Once an application has been submitted, we will contact the applicant regarding visits and interviews. During this time we may also request supplemental materials and/or additional assessments. Applicants will receive an admission decision within two weeks of submitting all requested materials.
Midyear Admission
Applicants seeking a midyear start date will also be considered on a rolling basis; “midyear” is defined as any date following the first day of the new school year up to the start of the final seminar block of the year, in May.
School Visit
We welcome you to visit by prior arrangement. After contacting the Admissions Director,
please complete and submit this form.
To Apply
Berkshire Waldorf High School accepts either the SAO (Standard Application Online, associated with the SSAT organization), or our online application. We welcome standardized test scores, but they are not required. To use the Standard Application Online, click the graphic below:
To use the Berkshire Waldorf High School online application, please complete and submit the following:
Please request two references, one academic and one personal, from persons who know you well:
You can direct them to the links above and they can submit the references online. We also accept scanned documents as email attachments.
Interviews and Assessments
Once all required documents are received, we will contact you to arrange an interview and, if requested by the faculty, math and English assessments.
Courses for Homeschooled or Part-time Students
Homeschooled or part-time students can take courses for credit.
We offer year-long courses in Spanish, German, math, and English, and seminar blocks in science, history and geography, literature, and math. Students may also arrange to take art courses, and participate in other programs.
If you’re interested:
- FIND the course(s) you would like to take. These are listed on the Curriculum page. (Course offerings may change without notice. Call the school for the most up-to-date information and for course schedules and calendars.)
- CONTACT us to arrange an assessment and interview. If your age and ability match our mission to educate adolescents who are interested in serious study and have a broad range of backgrounds and talents, we will consider you for admission.
- ENROLL. Course fees depend on course length, but average around $2,400 for a year-long study and $800 for a seminar.
For information about the admissions process, please contact Samantha Stier, Admissions Director, at admissions@berkshirewaldorf.com or (413) 298-3800.