Member School Benefits

Ambleside Southern Africa provides experience, wisdom, and resources to prospective schools, offering the comprehensive support needed to start and sustain a thriving educational community.

The most highly valued services Ambleside Southern Africa provides its member schools are:

• Regular school visits by Ambleside Southern Africa's Directors of Instruction to inspire, train, and support member schools in the consistent application of Charlotte Mason’s philosophy and the Ambleside method.
• Ambleside training at events sponsored by Ambleside Southern Africa (Internships, Summer Institute, etc.) as well as training resources provided to local school leadership, including materials for faculty in-service sessions and regular staff meetings.
• The Ambleside Curriculum and its supporting resources, including sequences, example lesson plans and exams.
• Membership in an extended and formative community of teachers, principals and board members who share a common commitment to Christ and an Ambleside Education.
• Expert consulting regarding school matters.

Additional services provided to member schools by Ambleside Southern Africa include:

• Advice and resources to aid in the founding of a school.
• Marketing resources, including a website template, the use of brand assets and other communications collateral.
• Monthly principals’ calls and an annual principals’ conference, providing principals with training, support and encouragement.
• Resources for parent education, including speaking at Parent Meetings and a One-Day Parent Internship.
• Recruitment tools for hiring new teachers including a proven process for establishing a good fit.
• Support in the process of selecting a new principal.
• Templates for a teacher handbook, a parent handbook, and a board policy manual.

Please email us at admin@amblesideschools.org.za to discuss how we might support you and your educational endeavours.