Why Start a School
An Ambleside School Education gives the children something to live by, intrinsic and eternal in nature.
Why Start a School
An Ambleside School Education gives the children something to live by, intrinsic and eternal in nature.
Life should be all living, and not merely a tedious passing of time; not all doing or all feeling or all thinking—the strain would be too great—but, all living; that is to say, we should be in touch wherever we go, whatever we hear, whatever we see, with some manner of vital interest. The question is not,—how much does the youth know? when he has finished his education—but how much does he care?
— CHARLOTTE M. MASON —
Life should be all living, and not merely a tedious passing of time; not all doing or all feeling or all thinking—the strain would be too great—but, all living; that is to say, we should be in touch wherever we go, whatever we hear, whatever we see, with some manner of vital interest. The question is not,—how much does the youth know? when he has finished his education—but how much does he care?
CHARLOTTE M. MASON
Learn more about starting a school
We partner with the Stanley M. Herzog Foundation, a wonderful organization dedicated to accelerating the development of quality Christ-centered education like we provide! In tandem with our mentors, they guide school founders through the process and provide important materials to help new schools succeed. You can sign up for their free program at www.hfschoolbox.com.
Parents and educators get the comprehensive help they need to start a new school from Ambleside Schools International, which has been supporting member school start-ups since 2002.
Why Start an Ambleside School?
To start an Ambleside School is to choose a very definite philosophy and practice of education. As reflected in Ambleside’s mission and faith commitment, Ambleside Schools seek to provide children with a living education based upon the scriptural principles of Jesus Christ and the pedagogical insights of British educator, Charlotte Mason. Ambleside Schools International does not initiate school startups, but rather serves a community interested in becoming an Ambleside Member School, offering training, consultation, operations materials, curriculum, and accountability.
Successful founders of Ambleside Schools have first and foremost discerned God’s calling to start an Ambleside School and sought His wisdom and provision through prayer. These founders pursued clarity in two key areas. First, they gained enough understanding of Ambleside’s philosophy and methods to build an informed conviction that Ambleside offers an optimal approach to education. Secondly, they determined their community would benefit from, and had need for, an Ambleside School; nothing else would suffice. Following the discernment process, they amassed the skills and resources necessary to lead and operate an Ambleside School. While there are many ways to launch a school, regardless of the approach, these facets must be addressed.
Parents and educators get the comprehensive help they need to start a new school from Ambleside Schools International, which has been supporting member school start-ups since 2002.
Why Start an Ambleside School?
To start an Ambleside School is to choose a very definite philosophy and practice of education. As reflected in Ambleside’s mission and faith commitment, Ambleside Schools seek to provide children with a living education based upon the scriptural principles of Jesus Christ and the pedagogical insights of British educator, Charlotte Mason. Ambleside Schools International does not initiate school startups, but rather serves a community interested in becoming an Ambleside Member School, offering training, consultation, operations materials, curriculum, and accountability.
Successful founders of Ambleside Schools have first and foremost discerned God’s calling to start an Ambleside School and sought His wisdom and provision through prayer. These founders pursued clarity in two key areas. First, they gained enough understanding of Ambleside’s philosophy and methods to build an informed conviction that Ambleside offers an optimal approach to education. Secondly, they determined their community would benefit from, and had need for, an Ambleside School; nothing else would suffice. Following the discernment process, they amassed the skills and resources necessary to lead and operate an Ambleside School. While there are many ways to launch a school, regardless of the approach, these facets must be addressed.
Learn more about starting a school
We partner with the Stanley M. Herzog Foundation, a wonderful organization dedicated to accelerating the development of quality Christ-centered education like we provide! In tandem with our mentors, they guide school founders through the process and provide important materials to help new schools succeed. You can sign up for their free program at www.hfschoolbox.com.
