About Us
Ambleside School of Columbia at a glance.
Children, I think all children, so taught, express themselves in forcible and fluent English and use a copious vocabulary. Parents become interested in schoolroom work, and find their children ‘delightful companions.’ Children show delight in books and manifest a genuine love of knowledge.
— CHARLOTTE M. MASON —
Ambleside School of Columbia is launching for the 2026-2027 school year. As part of Ambleside Schools International, we are one of 25 Member Schools across the world. Ambleside Columbia will begin with grades Kindergarten – 5th, expanding each year to eventually become PreK-12th grade.
The philosophy of education developed by British educator Charlotte Mason shapes our curriculum and method. Her focus on engaging children with the best of creation and attention to habit formation are models that remain relevant and poignant in guiding today’s children toward lives of purpose, character, and excellence.
Class sizes are limited to 16 students, with one class per grade, so that every student and every teacher can be personally mentored in a warm supportive community of families.
We follow a traditional school calendar, with classes from August – September.
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