Course Overview

About This Course

This full-time two-year accredited course equips students in the theory and practice of Steiner Education with a comprehensive grounding in anthroposophy (from the Greek anthropos meaning 'human' and sophia meaning 'wisdom'). The Advanced Diploma provides a rich experience for students seeking to develop themselves in accordance with their deepest nature and to find their true path in life. Over the two years the students are involved in a broad range of studies which are theoretical, practical and artistic. Students will study a series of foundation modules in child development, humanities, sciences, the arts and anthroposophy. Students will develop knowledge and experience in teaching by studying the Steiner curriculum and undertaking three practical placements in Steiner schools or mainstream schools with a Steiner stream. In a Steiner curriculum, the arts (painting, drawing and modelling, music, drama and movement) are not only stand-alone subjects, but are fully integrated across almost every area of the curriculum, for example, in numeracy, literacy, geography, history etc.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

37A Wellington Park Drive, Warranwood, VIC 3134

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
Applicants must have either: an Australian Year 12 Certificate of Education as awarded by an Australian State or Territory (a copy of which must be provided to and retained by the Seminar), or an Australian Qualifications Framework Certification IV or higher qualification (where the language of instruction is English), or language/literacy skills to level 4 and numeracy skills to level 3 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) — demonstrated by completion of an approved online Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment
Provide evidence of a current Victorian Working with Children Check, or evidence that one has been applied for (only a volunteer WWCC is required; this requirement is waived if the applicant holds a current Australian teaching registration)
Have a Unique Student Identifier (USI)
Have the ability to pay the tuition fee
To be enrolled as a student you must be an Australian citizen or a qualifying New Zealand citizen or have either: a Permanent Humanitarian Visa, a Permanent Residency Visa, or a relevant temporary entry permit allowing study

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

A Bachelor of Education or Masters of Teaching are the minimum qualification necessary to teach in any Australian school, including independent schools. The Advanced Diploma of Rudolf Steiner Education provides an essential and critical pre-requisite pathway to a university Bachelor of Education, and is an approved pathway with the Victorian Institute of Teaching. Steiner schools around Australia have an urgent need for professionally trained Steiner teachers and highly regard this qualification as the basis for employment.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

VRQA / ASQA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Advanced Diploma of Rudolf Steiner Education currently open for enrolments?

No — the course is closed to enrolments for 2026 and 2027, as stated on the course page.

How is the course assessed and what grades are used?

The assessment is a graded competency-based model where students' work will be graded as HD (high distinction), D (distinction), C (credit), S (satisfactory) and NYS (not yet satisfactory) on the basis of their performance. To successfully complete a unit of competency, students must be assessed as satisfactory or above for every element.

What practical experience will I gain during the course?

Students will develop knowledge and experience in teaching by studying the Steiner curriculum and undertaking three practical placements in Steiner schools or mainstream schools with a Steiner stream.

Does completing the Advanced Diploma qualify me to teach in Australian schools?

The Advanced Diploma itself does not qualify you to teach in Australian schools — a Bachelor of Education or Masters of Teaching is the minimum qualification required. However, the Advanced Diploma provides an essential and critical pre-requisite pathway to a university Bachelor of Education and is an approved pathway with the Victorian Institute of Teaching. Steiner schools around Australia also highly regard this qualification as the basis for employment.

What are the course registration details and provider codes?

The course code is 11298NAT, the CRICOS course code is 118031B, the Registered Training Organisation number is 3948, and the CRICOS course provider code is 01812M. The Melbourne Rudolf Steiner Seminar meets the requirements of the revised Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2025.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

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Step 02

Submit Documents

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Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $72,000 to $90,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $90,000 to $105,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $105,000 to $125,000 per year

Career Paths

Early Childhood TeacherPrimary School TeacherSecondary School TeacherSpecial Education TeacherTeacher Librarian

Key Skills

Lesson planning and curriculum design aligned to the Australian CurriculumDifferentiated instruction to meet diverse learner needsClassroom management and positive behaviour supportFormative and summative assessment design and analysisInclusive education practices for students with disabilities and additional needs

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