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Vancouver Waldorf School

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The Vancouver Waldorf School is an independent Waldorf school with preschool, kindergarten and grades 1 to 12. The administrative offices, early childhood centre, and grade school are located at 2725 St Christophers Road in North Vancouver, British Columbia. The high school is at a separate location in Edgemont Village and the Lifeways childcare centre is in Moodyville. The curriculum includes an emphasis on experiential learning.The school is a member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America.

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Vancouver Waldorf School
Saint Christophers Road, District of North Vancouver

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