Inspiring Education Since 1967

Welcome to Sunbridge Institute, an independent, not-for-profit adult learning community. North America’s oldest Waldorf teacher education institute, Sunbridge presents low-residency, world-renowned Waldorf teacher education programs, as well as professional development and general interest courses and workshops on Waldorf education and teaching, organizational leadership, and the arts. The teachings of Rudolf Steiner, the founder of Waldorf education, are at the heart of the Sunbridge mission, and we are dedicated to the support of Waldorf education in North America.

There is still time to apply to start your Elementary, High School, or Music teacher education studies this summer!

NEW: Our High School program students and graduates have now been approved to apply their Sunbridge diploma to receive 12 credits toward a 30- or 36-credit fully-accredited SUNY master of education or master of arts in liberal studies degree with self-designed concentration in Waldorf education, through our partnership with Empire State University of the State University of New York.

In addition to our teacher education programs, Sunbridge also offers a variety of courses and workshops designed for seasoned educators and administrators, as well as for those who are brand new to Waldorf education. From our weeklong Summer Series courses to our school-year weekend workshops, we have a professional development or introductory experience to meet all levels of interest and need. And with most of these events taking place online, you can often attend from anywhere.

Upcoming Events

Approaching Grade One: Inspiration and Guidance for Your Year

Sunday, July 6, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - Friday, July 11, 2025 @ 1:30 pmSunbridge Institute Remotely

Approaching Grade Six: Inspiration and Guidance for Your Year

Sunday, July 6, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - Friday, July 11, 2025 @ 1:30 pmSunbridge Institute Remotely

Introduction to Waldorf Early Childhood Education: An Immersion in the World of the Waldorf Nursery / Kindergarten

Sunday, July 13, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - Friday, July 18, 2025 @ 12:00 pmSunbridge Institute Remotely

Collaborative Leadership: Personalized Strategies for Becoming a More Effective Member of Your Leadership Team

Sunday, July 20, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - Friday, July 25, 2025 @ 1:00 pmSunbridge Institute Remotely

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Sunbridge offers a full array of Waldorf teacher education programs in low-residency formats that enable students from all geographic points to become part of our learning community. Applications are currently being accepted for these cohorts enrolling summer 2025: Early Childhood, Elementary, and High School Teacher Education diploma programs, Elementary Music Teacher Education certificate program, and, for highly experienced Waldorf educators with relevant prior coursework, Completion Tracks of our Early Childhood and Elementary programs.

Early Childhood

Elementary

High School

Elementary Music

World Languages

Masters Degree Option

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