Transfer of licence rights to national organisations of Rudolf Steiner and Waldorf School associations
The responsibility and right of licensing can and should be transferred to institutions which have assumed responsibility for the common interests of schools and kindergartens in the country concerned and which are therefore to be regarded as national associations. More
Upholding and Protecting Rudolf Steiner's Educational Philosophy
Waldorf education began almost one hundred years ago and has by now reached sixty nations on five continents. The question of the protection of Steiner's educational concept has therefore become an urgent issue. In early 2016, the German Association and the International Council for Steiner Waldorf Education (IC) in cooperation with IASWECE (International Association for Steiner/Waldorf Early Childhood Education) have agreed on a method to award a licensing contract for the brand 'Waldorf' and 'Rudolf Steiner' to educational institutions in countries without any associations. More
If there are any questions or requests concerning the trademark please write to the following e-mail address: licence@waldorf-international.org
If an application for an association is rejected, a review can be requested from the Joint Arbitration Board (mediation@waldorf-international.org).