West Coast Institute for Studies in Anthroposophy

10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at WCI; may your harvests and your hearts be full!

09/16/2026

WALDORF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR TRAINING
June 2027-February 2029 ONLINE & IN-PERSON
West Coast Institute, Duncan & North Vancouver, BC

Join our part-time Waldorf Early Childhood Educator Training: Birth to Seven, with a Birth to Three Option. New cohort beginning summer, 2027, with in-person sessions in Duncan on Vancouver Island and in North Vancouver, BC, Canada. Earn a Birth to Three Waldorf Early Childhood Teaching Certificate, or a Waldorf Early Childhood Teaching Certificate recognised by AWSNA, WECAN and IASWECE. For more information and to apply, visit our website: www.westcoastinstitute.org/

International students: please visit the International Student Guide page on our website for information about studying in BC.

09/16/2026

"My experience with the West Coast Institute’s Early Childhood training for ages 0–7 has been truly transformative. The program offers rich and deeply meaningful content, rooted in a profound understanding of child development and Waldorf education. Each topic we explored—from foundational child psychology to rhythm, movement, storytelling, and artistic expression—was thoughtfully presented and deeply engaging."

—Katharina

www.westcoastinstitute.org

07/07/2026

"The teacher training at WCI has been instrumental in furthering my growth as a Waldorf Early Childhood educator, and also, as a human being! I was given the opportunity to grow outwards and inward, learn and do, question and introspect, and build meaningful connections. Most importantly, through the environment, courses, instructors, and colleagues, I was given a map and compass to continue charting my course forward as a student, teacher and citizen. Heartfelt gratitude and kudos to WCI for all they do!"

—Anchita

06/27/2026

We are at the beautiful Sunrise Waldorf School awaiting our students as they arrive for their second summer of Waldorf early childhood educator training.

Currently accepting applications for the 2027-29 cohort! Visit our website for information and to apply: https://westcoastinstitute.org/

06/23/2026

"An experience that has not only made me into a more confident teacher and parent, but has helped me form a deeper richer sense of how I wish to move through the world as an individual."

—Haley

06/09/2026

"The WCI EC program was a wonderful journey of art, academia and self-exploration. From our sunny island summers filled with hand-games, painting, mock 'parent teacher conferences', and river dips, to our colder season city gatherings where the puppet show comradely, wood carving, spacial dynamics and circle sharing outweighed the dark and rainy weather with warmth and light, the 2 years of my WCI training taught me so much more than I realized! As a first year teacher having now completed the training, I am so thankful for all that we did and can certainly attest to its usefulness both in the classroom and to life overall!"

—Camilla

06/01/2026

WCI celebrates 30 years of Waldorf Early Childhood educator training this summer!

All of our gratitude to our wonderful alumni, students, faculty, board, staff and community—past, present and future!

Looking forward to the next 30 years!

02/11/2026

Online Waldorf Early Childhood Educator Courses

February 16 to 21, 2026

Online via Zoom

Ethics in Teaching with Astrid Lackner (2 classes)
Working with the School with Michael Soule (5 classes)
The Young Child in the Modern World with Astrid Lackner (2 classes)

Visit our website for more information and to register: https://westcoastinstitute.org/courses/early-childhood-courses

02/04/2026

Waldorf Early Childhood Educator Training Auditing

February 16 to 21, 2026

Online via Zoom

We are opening some of our Waldorf Early Childhood Educator Training courses to auditors. Courses are open to Waldorf educators and those interested in anthroposophy.

Ethics in Teaching with Astrid Lackner (2 classes)
Working with the School with Michael Soule (5 classes)
The Young Child in the Modern World with Astrid Lackner (2 classes)

Visit our website for more information and to register:

Waldorf Early Childhood Courses at WCI Waldorf Early Childhood Educator Training Auditing Weekends January 3 to February 1& the week of February 16 to 21 We are opening some of our Waldorf Early Childhood Educator Training courses to auditors. Courses are open to Waldorf educators and those interest...