Families Thrive Here

While the primary commitment of Ambleside is to our students and their families, our vision extends beyond that of simply being a local school.

Nothing does more to give vitality and purpose to the work of the teacher than the certainty that the parents of his pupils go with him.

— CHARLOTTE M. MASON —

Ambleside School of Brownwood seeks to be a vehicle for the training and equipping of parents and teachers who seek to benefit from the insights of Charlotte Mason as they are given living expression at Ambleside.

Families thrive here who…

  • Desire their children to be formed through a Christ-centered education.
  • Value lifelong learning and growth in a multitude of spheres: intellectual, spiritual, physical and relational.
  • Approach challenges with a growth mindset.
  • Support a rigorous and relational classroom environment.
  • Engage in and encourage their children toward meaningful pursuits both in and out of the classroom.
  • Want to see their children prepared for responsible, insightful, and creative participation in society.
  • Partner with teachers for the formation of their children.
  • Are community-oriented and desire to be involved in doing life together.
  • Resonate with our Foundational Convictions.
  • Pursue “living well,” as defined by pursuing optimal ways of relating to God, self, others, ideas, creation, work, and leisure.
  • Are humble, proactive servants within a community.
  • Value the habits of excellent work, sweet thoughts, and self-mastery, while growing in a rich intellectual life filled with inspirational ideas and great works.