If I do the 2 years Advanced Diploma Course at SRSC, how many more years do I need to do at Uni to obtain a Bachelor in Education degree?

 
• Once accepted into UTS, Deakin, Charles Darwin universities, only two more years are required. This means you can obtain a degree in the same time it would take if you only attended university!

What universities accept your 2 year course?

• University of Technology in Sydney
• Deakin University in Melbourne
• Charles Darwin University, Darwin


Students have also gained entry and received credit through RPL, at Macquarie university. 

Can I teach in other than Steiner schools?

• Yes, graduates have the flexibility and opportunity to teach in Rudolf Steiner schools as well as government and other independent schools in Australia.

I am a trained teacher who would like to teach in a Steiner school, but can’t travel to Sydney to study. How can I gain the qualifications or training?

• SRSC offers a Distance Course with Residentials in the Foundations of Steiner Education which can be studied before and during your employment. 
• January Intensives at Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School focus on the curriculum and teaching methodology as a preparation for the year ahead.
• You can also further your understanding through professional development at schools and self-directed study.

What qualifications do Rudolf Steiner/Waldorf schools require for their teachers?

• In addition to the Bachelor of Education and registration with the appropriate teacher registration body, schools will give high priority if training is obtained through a recognised Rudolf Steiner college. 

I don’t want to be a teacher but would like to learn more about Steiner’s approach to life.

• You can attend the full time course which is an introduction into all aspects of Steiner’s Anthroposophy and includes modules in the humanities, sciences, arts and crafts with a focus on self transformation.
• We call this part of the course the Parsifal Journey as it looks into contemporary life questions. It is delivered in the first semester over two years.
• Our Distance Course can also be used as a personal study.

I live in Sydney but can’t study the Advanced Diploma course full time? What part time options are there?

• The Advanced Diploma can be studied from 1 day up to 3 days a week as a part time option. 

How long will it take me to study the two years Advanced Diploma if I only study one day a week?

• Eight years

I want to teach in a Steiner high school. Is there a high school training course?

• There is no formal training but intensives in various subject areas are offered from time to time. The principles of primary school Main Lesson teaching and rhythm are also relevant to high school teaching. Further study is often available in-house in Steiner High Schools.
• The philosophy and artistic way of working that underlies Steiner education is of fundamental importance for all teachers/prospective teachers/parents. This can be studied through our Full Time Advanced Diploma course or alternatively through our Distance Course and provides an invaluable basis for teaching as well as personal growth.

If I study the Distance course in teacher training will I get credit if I decide to change to the FT Advanced Diploma.

• Yes

Can I do the Distance Course Residentials as a casual student?

• Yes, they are held twice a year.

I have been employed to teach next year and need to do a crash course. What are my options?

• Begin the Distance Education course and attend the Residential in January.
• Attend the Glenaeon Intensive in January.
• Continue Distance course modules and Residentials over the years.
• Find an experienced teacher as a mentor.
• Various PT courses including art courses offered by SRSC and other groups are also valuable.
• Continue in-house Professional Development
• Private reading and study.

I want to be involved in Early Childhood either as a Pre-School teacher, Kindergarten teacher or assistant. What do I need to do?

You have several options: 
1. We have 2 consecutive EC courses which, with 100 hours of Anthroposphical study, will give you full accreditation at Rudolf Steiner institutions. Appropriate Government qualifications are also required.
2. Do the first year of the Distance Course with the Early Childhood module and then do the Certificate Course in Rudolf Steiner Early Childhood.
3. Depending on other qualifications and EC experience do four modules of the Distance course –including Early Childhood, Introduction to Anthroposophy and Life Phases + one other.
Then complete with the EC Certificate Course.