Foundation Studies
Foundation Studies in Anthroposophy is for anyone seeking deeper meaning — in education, in work, in life. Begin in person, online, or at your own pace.
Not a belief system. A way of knowing.
Anthroposophy — Rudolf Steiner’s spiritual science — is a path of self-development grounded in clear thinking, careful observation, and inner refinement. It underlies Waldorf education, biodynamic farming, anthroposophical medicine, and more. Foundation Studies is where most RSCC students begin — and where many find the journey becomes its own destination.
These programs do not require approval under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.
Three ways to begin
Choose the format that fits your life
Encounter
Weekly sessions throughout the school year exploring the full range of anthroposophical endeavours — lectures, discussions, eurythmy, painting, clay, and drawing. Two Ontario locations: Burlington and Thornhill. Prerequisite for Waldorf Teacher Education.
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Distance
32 one-on-one mentoring sessions over Zoom or phone. Start anytime from anywhere. 142+ active students globally.
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This program is for you if
You're drawn to Waldorf education
Foundation Studies is the prerequisite and starting point for teacher training.
You're seeking meaning without dogma
Open to all, no prior background or belief system required.
You want to grow as a person
Clarity, self-awareness, and inner tools that last a lifetime.
Life doesn't allow full-time study
Weekly in-person or fully online, built for working lives.
A foundation for everything that follows
Many use Foundation Studies as their entry point into Waldorf Teacher Education, it is a prerequisite. Others take it for personal growth alone. Both paths are equally valid.
