Rudolf Steiner Skolen i Silkeborg

What Rudolf Steiner Skolen i Silkeborg does

Rudolf Steiner Skolen i Silkeborg is a private Danish Steiner (Waldorf) school located at Stavangervej 3, 8600 Silkeborg in Middle Jutland, founded in 1986 and operating with approximately 21 employees on a single forest-surrounded campus. The institution delivers a fully integrated educational pathway spanning nursery (vuggestue) for infants, kindergarten (børnehave) for ages 3-6, a kindergarten-class transition year, primary school for grades 1-8, and an upper school for grades 9-10, with after-school care (SFO and Klub) and a structured instrumental music school on site. Pedagogically it follows Rudolf Steiner's anthroposophical approach, featuring periodeundervisning (3-5 week subject blocks), exam-free narrative evaluations (vidnesbyrd), a visual Læringstræ framework, integrated music and orchestra work from grade 1, nature-based activities, and seasonal festivals.

The school runs as a tuition-funded, subscription-recurring business with multiple pricing tiers: school tuition of 1,900 kr/month for a first child (descending to 1,125 kr for the second and 725 kr for the third, with the fourth free) paid across 11 months; daycare tuition of 2,950-4,750 kr/month depending on age band and extended hours; SFO at 950 kr/month and Klub at 300 kr/month; and music school fees from 450-590 kr/month. Non-refundable enrollment fees (1,000 kr school, 500 kr daycare) are charged at admission. Distribution is direct-to-consumer within the Silkeborg catchment via application form, personal meetings, school visits, and open house events; marketing leverages Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and weekly Friday newsletters (Ugebrev). Daycare capacity is documented at 84 kindergarten and 34 nursery children, and a board of 6 parent representatives, 2 staff representatives, and an alternate governs the institution. For grades 11-12 the school maintains cooperation agreements with Rudolf Steiner Skolen i Skanderborg and i Aarhus so students can continue the 12-year Steiner curriculum externally.

Name

Rudolf Steiner Skolen i Silkeborg

Legal name

Rodulf Steiner Skolen Silkeborg

Website

https://steinerskolen-8600.dk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rudolf Steiner Skolen i Silkeborg is a private Danish Steiner (Waldorf) school offering integrated education from nursery through 10th grade, plus after-school care and music instruction, for families in the Silkeborg, Middle Jutland area.

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Product category

Private K-12 Waldorf Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Waldorf/Steiner K–12 Schools (EDAJABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Waldorf/Steiner Preschools (EDACABAE), Waldorf/Steiner Early Childhood Programs (EDACADAC)

Keywords

• Waldorf education
• Steiner pedagogy
• Private primary education
• Early childhood daycare
• After-school care

Headquarters

HQ city

Silkeborg

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. School Tuition: Monthly tuition fees paid by parents for children in grades 1-10. First child pays 1,900 kr/month, second child 1,125 kr/month, third child 725 kr/month, fourth child is free. Payment is made for 11 months (July free). An enrollment fee of 1,000 kr is charged.
2. Daycare and Nursery Tuition: Monthly fees for nursery (vuggestue) and kindergarten (børnehave) care. Nursery: 4,375 kr for 35 hours, 4,750 kr for extended hours. Kindergarten: 2,950 kr for 35 hours, 3,050 kr for extended hours. Enrollment fee of 500 kr.
3. SFO and Club Fees: After-school care (SFO) for grades 0-3 costs 950 kr/month plus 100 kr for morning care. Club for grades 4-9 costs 300 kr/month for full-time attendance.
4. Music School Fees: Instrumental music instruction from grade 5. Individual lessons 500 kr/month, group lessons 450 kr/month. Taught for 10 months per year. External students pay 590 kr/month.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rudolf Steiner Skolen i Silkeborg is a private Steiner (Waldorf) school offering a complete educational pathway from nursery (vuggestue) through 10th grade, including daycare (børnehave), kindergarten class, elementary school (grades 1-8), upper school (grades 9-10), and supporting programs such as after-school care (SFO/Klub) and an instrumental music school. The school delivers holistic education based on Rudolf Steiner's anthroposophical pedagogy, combining academic, artistic, and practical subjects with nature-based learning, exam-free narrative evaluations, and seasonal festivals.

Product overview

Rudolf Steiner Skolen i Silkeborg is a private Steiner (Waldorf) school offering a complete educational pathway from nursery (vuggestue) through 10th grade, plus after-school care. The institution's portfolio includes Skovstjernen Daycare (kindergarten and nursery), Børnehaveklasse (pre-school class), Grundskole 1.-8. klasse (elementary school), and Overskole 9.-10. klasse (upper school). Supporting programs include SFO after-school care, Klub for older students, and a comprehensive Instrumental Music School. The school follows a distinctive Steiner pedagogical approach featuring period-based teaching, testimonial-based evaluation (vidnesbyrd) instead of grades, and a balanced curriculum combining academic, artistic, and practical subjects. The institution is located in a scenic natural setting surrounded by forest.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Skovstjernen Dagtilbud (Børnehave & Vuggestue) Integrated daycare facility offering nursery (vuggestue) for children aged 0-3 years and kindergarten (børnehave) for children aged 3-6 years. The facility accommodates 84 kindergarten children and 34 nursery children, with a focus on Steiner pedagogy, nature-based activities, and organic vegetarian meals.
• Børnehaveklasse (Pre-School Class) A transition program between kindergarten and formal schooling that focuses on building basic competencies, social skills, routines, and school readiness through play, movement, storytelling, and artistic activities.
• Grundskole 1.-8. klasse (Elementary School) Primary school education for grades 1-8 focusing on happy students, balanced academic and creative education, period-based teaching, and development of the whole child through academic, artistic, and practical subjects.
• Overskole 9.-10. klasse (Upper School) Upper school for grades 9-10 focusing on developing judgment, critical thinking, and preparation for further education. Students can proceed to youth education or continue the 12-year Steiner curriculum at Steiner HF.
• SFO (School-Based After-School Care) After-school care facility for kindergarten class through 3rd grade, offering activities in nature, creative projects, cooking, and free play in a safe and supportive environment aligned with Steiner pedagogy.
• Klub (After-School Club) A recreational club for students in 4th grade and up, offering outdoor activities, creative projects, parkour, campfire cooking, and offline social interaction in a nature setting. An intentionally device-free environment.
• Instrumentundervisning & Musikskole (Instrumental Music School) Comprehensive music education program including pentatonic flute in grades 1-2, recorder in grade 3, individual instrumental instruction starting in grade 5, and full orchestra participation from grade 6. The school has its own music school with qualified instructors and also accepts external students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students achieve academic results equal to or better than national average upon completing 9th/10th grade

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Rudolf Steiner Skolen i SkanderborgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement for continuation of Rudolf Steiner's 12-year curriculum. Students completing 10th grade can continue their Steiner education at the 11th-12th grade (equivalent to gymnasium/HF) at the Skanderborg school, as this option is not currently offered at the Silkeborg location.
• Rudolf Steiner Skolen i AarhusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement for continuation of Rudolf Steiner's 12-year curriculum. Students can transfer to the Aarhus school for grades 11-12 (Steiner HF/Upper Secondary) which is not currently offered in Silkeborg.
• Steiner-fakta.dkminorOthersReference website providing factual information about Steiner daycare and Steiner schools in Denmark. The school directs prospective parents to this resource for background information on Steiner pedagogy.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Rudolf Steiner Skolen i Odense: Steiner school serving the Funen region of Denmark with Waldorf pedagogy from nursery through upper school. Directly comparable alternative education provider in a different Danish city.
• Rudolf Steiner Skolen i Herning: Steiner school in Herning in western Jutland, geographically close to Silkeborg. Directly comparable Waldorf school serving a similar regional Danish market.
• Rudolf Steiner Skolen i Aarhus: Steiner school in Aarhus offering the same Waldorf pedagogy; cooperation partner for grade 11-12 continuation. Operates a similar integrated nursery-through-gymnasium model in Denmark's second-largest city.
• Rudolf Steiner Skolen i Helsingør: Steiner school in North Zealand offering Waldorf pedagogy across nursery, primary, and upper school years. Directly comparable as part of the national Danish Steiner school network.
• Rudolf Steiner Skolen i Roskilde: Steiner school in Roskilde offering Waldorf education from kindergarten through upper grades. Another directly comparable independent Steiner school in Denmark with similar curriculum and pedagogical approach.
• Rudolf Steiner Skolen i København: The largest and oldest Steiner school in Denmark, located in Copenhagen. Offers the full 12-year Steiner curriculum plus daycare, providing a benchmark for scale and program depth within the Danish Steiner movement.
• Rudolf Steiner Skolen i Skanderborg: Neighboring Steiner school with cooperation agreement for grade 11-12 Steiner HF continuation. Directly comparable Waldorf school serving a similar Middle Jutland catchment area.
• Rudolf Steiner Skolen i Aalborg: Steiner school in northern Denmark serving Aalborg and surrounding region with full Waldorf curriculum. Comparable in structure and pedagogy to the subject school.

Broad incumbents

• Michael Skolen (Michael School): Largest independent Steiner/Waldorf institution in Scandinavia, located near Copenhagen. While a Steiner school, it operates at materially larger scale and offers broader program depth, serving as a benchmark incumbent in the Danish Steiner ecosystem.

Emerging players

• Den Dansk-Franske Skole (Lycée Français de Prins Henrik): Alternative private school in Copenhagen offering bilingual French-Danish education. Represents another alternative-pedagogy competitor targeting families seeking non-traditional private education in Denmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCKmrCA4g_qRJCTJwfmpfO-Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/rssSilkeborg
• Instagraminstagram.com/steinerskolensilkeborg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rudolf-steiner-skolen-i-silkeborg

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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