Tuition & Aid

Tuition at Otto Specht is variable based on the individual needs of each student.

The base tuition covers our immersive, therapeutic programming including the Waldorf curriculum provided in small class sizes and tailored to the needs of each student, hands-on learning on our expansive community campus, and anthroposophical therapies including art therapy, eurythmy therapy, “extra lesson,” movement therapy, and music therapy.

A group of boys of different ages and ethnicities at Otto Specht School are sitting on a wooden table outside, surrounded by green trees and smiling.
“At Otto Specht, my son feels safe, and he feels loved. He feels this is his home and it has helped his self esteem in ways that nothing else could.”
— Yara Goldstein, parent

Base Tuition: $ 45,000

Base Tuition with Extended School year: $ 55,000

Additional fees for individualized therapies based on frequency:

  • Physical Therapy

  • Occupational Therapy

  • Speech Therapy

  • Counseling

  • Paraprofessional

Tuition Assistance

At Otto Specht School, we believe every child deserves an education that honors their unique learning journey—regardless of financial means.

Through tuition assistance and deferrals, the Otto Specht Fund for the Accessibility and Affordability of Education makes it possible for students to join our community when they need it.

To apply for tuition assistance, please complete the form below. Submit all supporting docs with sensitive information redacted through the form or deliver hard copies in person. Do not mail.

“I never would have imagined this, but our child now looks forward to attending school. He respects his teachers and is making meaningful connections with his peers. And he’s learning. Every day, he comes home excited to share what he learned at school.”
— Melissa Petro, parent