At Ambleside School of Boerne, there’s a commitment to personalized growth and academic excellence that’s almost tangible. The ethos permeates every facet of the educational journey from Pre-K through 8th grade. Here, a Christian education means that specific denominational doctrines are secondary to relating to each child and parent with the love of Jesus and challenging everyone to grow deeper in their faith—all while being empowered with the best, most robust education possible.
Because teachers and staff recognize each student's inherent value as God’s creation, individual weaknesses are built up, responsibilities are stewarded, and gifts are encouraged and celebrated. Mentors and parents partner to educate their children in a shame-free learning environment where each student can thrive academically, emotionally, and spiritually in the context of community.
The Ambleside approach to education began more than 100 years ago with the work of Charlotte Mason. This British educator and author dedicated herself to fostering what she termed a "living education." She meticulously crafted an educational framework centered on creating an optimal learning environment, nurturing harmonious interpersonal dynamics and routines, and exposing students to the profound insights of the world's leading scholars.
In 1999, Ambleside emerged as a pioneering institution and educational incubator dedicated to a learning reformation inspired by Mason's educational principles. The “Ambleside Method” took shape as Maryellen Marschke St. Cyr, an experienced school principal and author of When Children Love to Learn, and her husband, Dr. Bill St. Cyr, played a pivotal role in catalyzing the movement from its operational hub in Fredericksburg, Texas.
Today, Ambleside schools serve as educational sanctuaries for pupils and pedagogical havens for parents and educators alike. Over the last quarter century, the faculty has trained over 2,000 educators and parents from North and South America, Africa, and Europe. In close collaboration with local schools, Ambleside Schools International offers training and mentorship to educators eager to delve deeper into Charlotte Mason’s philosophy and the Ambleside Method of education.
In Boerne, Ambleside School has become a steadfast presence in the community. Under the leadership of Melinda Boshears, the institution strives to nurture a comprehensive, holistic learning experience for children. Students from diverse backgrounds and all parts of the Hill Country—including Boerne, Fair Oaks Ranch, Comfort, San Antonio, Helotes, and Pipe Creek— converge upon Ambleside of Boerne to grow together.
Families who are about to embark upon their educational journey or anyone who is looking to make a shift in direction are invited to explore the opportunities Ambleside has to offer. Class sizes are intentionally limited to 16 students per cohort to ensure personalized attention and a warm, supportive community of families. Still, openings are available as the school seeks to expand its availability and open its arms to share with more students its outstanding academic opportunities and the love of Christ.
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Mentors and parents partner to educate their children in a shame-free learning environment where each student can thrive academically, emotionally, and spiritually in the context of community.