Founded in 2006, New Amsterdam School began as a grassroots alliance of educators, parents, and community leaders determined to bring the benefits of Waldorf education to Lower Manhattan. Focused initially on parent-child classes, the school expanded to develop a full early childhood program starting with toddlers and now includes an elementary program for grades 1-5. A tranquil oasis in the East Village, NAS offers a warm, home-like learning environment for children and families. With more than a dozen languages spoken, the New Amsterdam community embraces diversity, fosters inclusivity, and honors the uniqueness of each child.
As a member of WECAN (the Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America) and an Associate Member of AWSNA (Association of Waldorf Schools of North America), NAS is part of the well-established Waldorf movement that today includes over 1000 schools and 1600 early childhood programs in 58 countries. Waldorf education is the fastest-growing independent school movement in the world, and NAS embodies the innovative spirit of this progressive pedagogical approach.