fáil - te [fall - cha] noun
1. Gaelic word meaning welcome and joy
At Fáilte Microschool, this isn’t just our name—it’s our promise.
A Place Where Your Child is Free to Thrive
At Fáilte Microschool, we offer a complete school experience for children who thrive outside the mold of traditional education. We combine structured schooling with the freedom and compassion of homeschooling, so students are emotionally supported, intellectually engaged, and encouraged to grow at their own pace.
Our carefully designed four-day schedule—with shorter hours each day—is intentionally aligned with children’s natural rhythms. Students arrive well-rested, stay engaged throughout the day, and leave while they’re still energized, allowing learning to remain joyful, sustainable, and deeply effective.
ABOUT US
Where Unique Learners are Celebrated and Supported
At Fáilte Microschool, we provide a safe, joyful learning space for children who haven’t thrived in public or private school.
Our whole-child curriculum nurtures each child’s mind, body, and spirit, blending academic instruction with social-emotional support.
We offer a school-like structure for families who want more than homeschooling, without the rigidity of traditional schools.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Built for How Children Actually Learn
Small, Mixed-Age Community - We serve 1st–6th grade students in a small, family-like classroom. Children are known, celebrated, and supported to grow at their own pace.
Flexible, Child-Led Structure - We meet 4 days a week in a cozy home setting—no grades, no tests, no forced participation. Children are invited to learn, not pressured
Whole-Child Curriculum - We blend Waldorf philosophy with modern literacy practices, allowing for both structure and freedom. Academic, emotional, and social growth go hand in hand.
Support for Families - We handle all homeschool paperwork and help parents feel empowered—not overwhelmed—on their educational journey.
OUR PROGRAM
Why Families Choose Fáilte
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An Alternative School That Feels Like Home
We’re not a drop-in program—we’re a complete, whole-child education that fully replaces traditional school.
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Designed for Kids Who Don’t Fit the Mold
Whether your child is neurodivergent, twice exceptional, recovering from school-based trauma, or simply needs a different pace—we meet them where they are.
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Rooted in Relationships
Our small group size and 4-day schedule create space for trust, joy, and belonging.
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Growing With Your Child
We’re currently serving grades 1–6 and expanding each year. As our students grow, so do we.
Let’s Talk About What Your Child Needs
Reach out to learn more about Fáilte Waldorf Microschool and how we can support your child’s learning journey in a flexible, joyful, and deeply caring environment.
