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Geert Groote School
Fred. Roeskestraat 82, AMSTERDAM 1076 ED
About the school
Geert Groote School is een school in AMSTERDAM met een antroposofisch signatuur.
About Waldorf school
Waldorf education is based on the anthroposophy of Rudolf Steiner. The curriculum follows the developmental phases of the child. Artistic subjects, craftsmanship, and imagination play a large role. There are no grades in the early years and there is a strong emphasis on inner motivation and social awareness.
Strengths
- Holistic development of head, heart, and hands
- Rich artistic and practical education
- Less performance pressure in the lower years
- Strong class community
- Excellent for creative and sensitive children
Keep in mind
- Its anthroposophical background is not for everyone
- Transitioning to mainstream secondary education can be difficult
- Less emphasis on formal testing