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Admissions

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.

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

To apply, fill out and submit our online application here:

  • Online Application (TADS)

Please request two references, one academic and one personal, from persons who know you well:

  • Academic Reference
  • Personal Reference

You can direct them to the links above and they can submit the references online. We also accept scanned documents as email attachments.

Berkshire Waldorf High School welcomes standardized test scores, but they are not required.

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 $4,000 for a year-long study and $1,000 for a seminar.

For information about the admissions process, please contact Samantha Stier, Admissions Director, at admissions@berkshirewaldorf.com or (413) 298-3800.

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