Admissions & Enrollment
At Camellia Waldorf School, we believe education transforms lives. That’s why we invite you to review the information below and start the admissions process with us today. Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.
2023-2024 Annual Tuition
Preschool
2 Days: $4470 - Thurs., Fri.
3 Days: $6920 - Mon., Tues., Wed.
5 Days: $11,165 - Monday - Friday
Kindergarten
Full Tuition: $12,270 - 5 Day Program
Elementary & Middle School
Full Tuition: $14,115
Sibling Discount: If full tuition is paid for the oldest child, there is a sibling discount of 25% for the second and any additional children from the same family also enrolled in the school. The sibling discount applies only to tuition, not to fees or childcare charges.
Annual tuition can be paid in full, or in monthly payments. Tuition payments begin in July 2023. Traditional School Year runs September through June.
Admissions Process
The admissions process for new students is:
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Call (916) 427-5022 or email admissions@camelliawaldorf.org to schedule a private tour
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Parents complete and submit an online application, for the appropriate grade level.
You will need to create an account with TADS, who manages all of our enrollment processes. -
Submit a non-refundable application fee of $75 through TADS.
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The school contacts the family to schedule an interview/assessment with the child and parent(s).
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If the student is applying for grades 2 through 8, child visits the classroom for 3–5 days.
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The school notifies the family of the acceptance decision
Tuition Assistance
As an independent school, we rely on tuition income and philanthropic support to meet our annual expenses. We work to keep expenses as low as possible while maintaining the quality of our educational program. We are committed to building a school whose student body reflects the ethnic, cultural and socio-economic diversity of Sacramento, and we seek families who are committed to Waldorf education for their children
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Currently, 41% of students receive Tuition Assistance grant
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Tuition Assistance grants are awarded on a case-by-case basis, depending on individual family circumstances.
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Students from kindergarten to 8th grade are eligible to apply. Preschool children are also eligible if they have an older sibling in the school
How to Re-Enroll
To keep the re-enrollment process simple, our families are automatically re-enrolled for the following year unless they notify the school that they will not be returning. The $325 re-enrollment fee is billed through the TADS statement, with payment due February 24.
The TADS Tuition Assistance Program Deadline is January 17.
Returning Camellia families can find their re-enrollment forms through our TADS parent portal. Log in to the parent portal.
Personal customer care from TADS is available through email at support@tads.com, web chat at tads.com, or over the phone at (800) 477-8237
Camellia Waldorf School Applications
Overview Pamphlet
Brief overview of our programs including Parent-Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Homeschool and Summer Camps.