Ambleside School of Boerne

Ambleside School of Boerne Ambleside School of Boerne is a co-ed, private Christian school with classes from Pre-K through 9th.

Ambleside School of Boerne is a co-ed, private Christian school that embodies the philosophy of British educator Charlotte Mason (1842-1943).

09/18/2026

Nature study at Ambleside begins with the conviction that children are born with a natural curiosity about the world around them. Through regular time outdoors, students learn to observe carefully, ask thoughtful questions, and develop a lasting relationship with God's creation. Rather than learning primarily from textbooks, they encounter plants, animals, weather, and seasonal changes firsthand, building knowledge through direct experience.

Students keep nature journals, record observations, sketch what they see, and learn the names and habits of the living things around them. Over time, these simple acts of attention cultivate wonder, patience, and the habit of noticing. Nature study is not a separate activity from learning, but an important avenue through which children grow in knowledge, affection, and understanding.

As students return to the same fields, trees, streams, and skies throughout the year, they begin to recognize patterns, relationships, and the order of the natural world. The result is more than scientific knowledge. Nature study forms attentive observers who are connected to the world around them, grateful for its beauty, and eager to continue learning from it throughout their lives.

What a joyful first 24 hours of early giving! Thank you to everyone who has already helped us raise $5,500 toward our $5...
09/17/2026

What a joyful first 24 hours of early giving! Thank you to everyone who has already helped us raise $5,500 toward our $50,000 goal.

Every gift helps strengthen the learning spaces where Ambleside children grow in wisdom, wonder, and virtue. Early giving is open now—will you help us keep the momentum going?

Link in the comments.

Early giving for The Big Give starts tomorrow! Please consider giving to invest in a child’s life. See comments below fo...
09/15/2026

Early giving for The Big Give starts tomorrow! Please consider giving to invest in a child’s life. See comments below for the link to give.

09/14/2026

"The concentration which comes of great interest is not a conscious effort but an involuntary act." – Charlotte M. Mason, A Philosophy of Education

Charlotte Mason believed that attention is one of the most important habits a child can develop. Yet true attention is not formed through constant reminders to “pay attention.” It grows when the mind is regularly nourished by worthy ideas. When a child encounters a captivating story, a fascinating discovery in nature, a beautiful work of art, or a meaningful question, attention often follows naturally.

At Ambleside, we cultivate the habit of attention by placing students in relationship with living ideas. Rather than relying on endless entertainment or external rewards, teachers present rich books, meaningful lessons, and real subjects worthy of a child's thoughtful engagement. As students practice giving their minds fully to what is before them, attentive habits begin to take root.

Over time, attention becomes more than a momentary response to interest. It becomes a way of approaching learning and life. Students learn to observe carefully, listen thoughtfully, and engage deeply.

09/11/2026

September 11, 2001, is a date many remember exactly where they were when history changed.

As we mark the 25th anniversary of September 11, we pause to remember a day that changed our nation and shaped countless lives. In this reflection, Dean Peterson, Executive Director of Ambleside Schools International, shares his firsthand experience working on Capitol Hill that morning and reflects on the courage, character, and selflessness displayed in the face of tragedy.

Read the full blog: https://amblesideschools.org/Reflections-on-9-11-2001/

09/10/2026

What is the purpose of education?

Many of us would answer by talking about knowledge, skills, college preparation, or future careers. These are good things, but they do not reach far enough. At Ambleside, we believe education is ultimately about the formation of a person.

Charlotte Mason reminded us that "the formation of character is the ultimate object of education." Our goal is not simply to help children know more. It is to help them become mature men and women who love what is good, true, and beautiful and who are growing in wisdom, virtue, and faith.

Read the blog "The Teacher as Disciple-Maker": https://amblesideschools.org/the-teacher-as-disciple-maker/.

“An observant child should be put in the way of things worth observing.” — Charlotte Mason
09/09/2026

“An observant child should be put in the way of things worth observing.” — Charlotte Mason

When children are given time outdoors—time to notice, wonder, gather, and imagine—their discoveries become little storie...
09/03/2026

When children are given time outdoors—time to notice, wonder, gather, and imagine—their discoveries become little stories of their own. This beautiful nature basket is a glimpse of the rich inner life that grows when a child is allowed to form a personal relationship with the living world: seedpods become treasures, and leaves become keepsakes.

"There is no sort of knowledge to be got in these early years so valuable to children as that which they get for themsel...
09/02/2026

"There is no sort of knowledge to be got in these early years so valuable to children as that which they get for themselves of the world they live in." - Charlotte Mason

09/01/2026

What if the primary calling of a teacher is not simply instruction, but discipleship?

At Ambleside, we believe the teacher's work is about far more than helping students master academic content. The goal is the formation of persons: young men and women growing in wisdom, virtue, and maturity. As Charlotte Mason wrote,“The formation of character is the ultimate object of education.”

The most influential teachers do more than transfer knowledge. Through daily relationships, shared life, and faithful example, they help shape who their students are becoming. That work is demanding, but it is also one of the highest callings in education.

Address

49 Scenic Loop
Boerne, TX
78006

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 3:30pm
Thursday 8am - 3:30pm
Friday 8am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+18303888865

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