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Steiner school
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Steiner school

School committed to the educational philosophy of Rudolf Steiner, who developed a curriculum for children from the nursery-school stage to the age of 17. The curriculum lays a strong emphasis on artistic creativity and intuitive thinking but also permits pupils to take state exams in traditional academic subjects. His pioneer school established in Stuttgart, Germany, 1919 inspired other countries to adopt his ideas.
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