We are so happy to have found this school for our son, and this community for our family! It is an oasis in this fast-paced city. We started in the parent-child classes, which we looked forward...
New Amsterdam School
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New Amsterdam School provides a full early childhood program, preschool, and elementary grades 1-5. A tranquil oasis in the East Village, NAS offers a warm, home-like campus, outdoor kindergarten, project-based learning, multidisciplinary arts curriculum, foreign languages, and rigorous academics. With more than a dozen languages spoken, the New Amsterdam community embraces diversity, fosters inclusivity, and honors the uniqueness of each child. Founded in 2006, New Amsterdam School began as a grassroots alliance of educators, parents, and community leaders determined to bring the benefits of Waldorf education to Lower Manhattan. NAS is a member of WECAN and an associate member of AWSNA.
Specialties
Independent Waldorf School in NYC | Elementary Grades 1-5 | Preschool | Parent-Child | Outdoor Learning | In-Person Learning
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Reviews
We love New Amsterdam School. The school has been a warm and welcoming haven for our family. The teachers are nurturing and care so much for the children and the entire school community is lovely....

Really just confused and disappointed in the admissions process.. I loved the enviorment and wanted to sign up my son and received such positive feedback while there. Once I wanted to move forward...
My son was at New Amsterdam for early childhood, and my daughter is currently in the mixed-aged kindergarten class. I love that she spends time outside in the garden every day, I love the caring...

New Amsterdam has been like a second home for my child. She has grown and thrived academically, emotionally, socially and in a true inward way. The school has been a blessing for our family. We...
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