Inspiring Education Since 1967

Welcome to Sunbridge Institute, an independent, not-for-profit adult learning community. North America’s oldest Waldorf teacher education institute, Sunbridge presents low-residency, world-renowned Waldorf teacher education programs, as well as professional development and general interest courses and workshops on Waldorf education and teaching, organizational leadership, and the arts. The teachings of Rudolf Steiner, the founder of Waldorf education, are at the heart of the Sunbridge mission, and we are dedicated to the support of Waldorf education in North America.

Applications for summer 2026 teacher education cohorts are now being accepted.

Registration for Summer Series 2026 courses is now open.

In addition to our teacher education programs, Sunbridge also offers a variety of courses and workshops designed for seasoned educators and administrators, as well as for those who are brand new to Waldorf education. From our weeklong Summer Series courses to our school-year weekend workshops, we have a professional development or introductory experience to meet all levels of interest and need. And with most of these events taking place online, you can often attend from anywhere.

Upcoming Events

HAWI: Building Reciprocal Relationships With Our Indigenous Communities

Friday, January 16, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - Saturday, January 17, 2026 @ 2:00 pmSunbridge Institute Remotely

Waldorf Weekend: Foundations and Fundamentals of Waldorf Education from Early Childhood through High School

Friday, January 23, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - Saturday, January 24, 2026 @ 5:00 pmSunbridge Institute

2025-26 High School Teacher Education Weekends

Friday, January 23, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - Saturday, January 24, 2026 @ 1:30 pmSunbridge Institute Remotely

Meet & Greet: Elementary and World Languages & Cultures Teacher Education

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmSunbridge Institute Remotely

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Sunbridge offers a full array of Waldorf teacher education programs in low-residency formats that enable students from all geographic points to become part of our learning community. Applications are now available for these cohorts enrolling summer 2026: Early Childhood, Elementary, and High School Teacher Education diploma programs, World Languages & Cultures Teacher Education certificate program, and, for highly experienced Waldorf educators with relevant prior coursework, Completion Tracks of our Early Childhood and Elementary programs.

Early Childhood

Elementary

High School

Elementary Music

World Languages

Masters Degree Option

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