FAQs

A microschool is a small-scale, personalized learning environment that typically consists of a small group of students from various age groups.  

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Microschools aim to create a more flexible educational experience compared to traditional schools, emphasizing a strong sense of community, and a holistic approach to education that prioritizes the development of each student's academic, social, emotional, and creative abilities.

In Pennsylvania, all microschool students are legally considered homeschoolers, giving us the flexibility to meet each child exactly where they are and tailor learning to their unique needs.

At Fáilte, we make the transition simple by guiding families through all required homeschooling paperwork, ensuring compliance while keeping the focus on your child’s growth.

Waldorf education is an educational philosophy and approach developed by Rudolf Steiner that emphasizes holistic development and a balanced nurturing of a child's intellectual, artistic, practical, and social skills. Named after the first Waldorf School, established in Germany, in 1919, this approach focuses on fostering creativity, imagination, and a deep respect for each child's individuality.

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Key principles of Waldorf education include:

• Holistic Development​

• Age-Appropriate Learning​

• Arts and Creativity​

• Hands-On Learning​

• Unplugged and Nature-Centric​

• Teacher as Guide​​

In 2025-26 we are be accepting children in 1st - 6th grade.  Each year we will add a higher grade, growing as our students grow.  

The first step is a phone call with  Jennifer to see if Fáilte is the right fit for your family.  Next, the child and a parent come for a visit. 

Reach out to us and we will get in touch with you with next steps.

At Fáilte we will keep groups very small.  In 2024-25 we plan to have between 4-6 students.  In future years we may increase but plan on staying below 10 students at a time.

The tuition for 2024-25 school year is 1,800 per month.

While it is not common to have the school district cover the tuition of a microschool there have been times where a Special Education settlement includes the tuition of a microschool like ours.  The same goes for busing by the school district.