Escuela Internacional Waldorf Girasol
Primary and secondary school in Mairena del Aljarafe, Spain
Escuela Internacional Waldorf Sevilla Girasol is a small private Waldorf (Steiner) school in Mairena del Aljarafe, in the province of Seville. It offers kindergarten (second cycle of infant education, ages 3 to 6) and primary education. The school is authorised by the Junta de Andalucía as a private foreign school (centro docente privado extranjero) and has more than 60 pupils, about 30% of them from other countries.
The school grew out of the Asociación Waldorf Sevilla Girasol, created by three Seville families in 2012. It received authorisation as a private Waldorf infant school in 2015 and opened its first primary class in the 2017-18 school year. Waldorf pedagogy places strong weight on art and handwork, and the school stresses family involvement in daily school life.
- Groups of at most 15 pupils per teacher
- Daily outdoor play and lessons in the school garden
- School day from 9:00 to 14:15, with an early-morning service from 8:00 and an optional lunch period
Families can contact the school to arrange an individual visit and see a school day. The school also hosts a three-year Waldorf teacher training course run by the Centro de Estudios Waldorf de Sevilla Blanca Paloma.
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Programmes
- Kindergarten: second cycle of infant education, ages 3 to 6
- Primary education: 1st to 6th grade
Waldorf pedagogy with a strong emphasis on art and handwork, in groups of at most 15 pupils per teacher.
Fees
Fees for the 2026-27 school year:
- Kindergarten (ages 3 to 6): €370 per month, plus €65 per term for materials
- Primary: €420 per month
- Enrolment reservation: €325 per year, non-refundable
Monthly fees are paid in 12 compulsory instalments, with August at 50%. A one-off international academic record fee is also charged; its amount depends on the number of enrolments. Optional services: early-morning care €30 per month, lunch period €50 per month (pupils bring their own food).