Admissions
We are glad that you are considering admissions to Ambleside School of Boerne.
The first step in the admissions process is an educational consultation. While you are here, you will learn about Ambleside’s unique philosophy and method of education. You will observe in classrooms, see examples of student work, and have the opportunity to talk through any questions you may have. We ask that children remain at home for the first visit. Applicant students will be welcomed to the school at a later date for an assessment and/or Shadow Day. Following each student assessment, students in 5th grade and above will participate in a student interview. Parents of students in all grade levels will then be invited to participate in a parent interview.
We are accepting TEFA Funds. Please contact us for more information.
2026-2027 Admissions Timeline
Fall Semester Begins
August 17, 2026
Spring Semester Begins
January 19, 2027
Admissions Process
Step 1: School Tour and Meeting
Contact the Ambleside Office at (830) 388-8865 to schedule a school tour and a meeting with our Principal. This typically takes at least 2 hours, as parents/guardians will see a handful of classes and then debrief with the Principal. Following this meeting, you will receive an application form and required reading.
Step 2: Fill Out an Application Form
An application must be completed for each student and signed by the student’s parents/guardian. A non-refundable one-time fee of $200 per new family will be collected at the time of application. Students seeking admission into grades 5 to 12 must fill out and sign the Student Questionnaire. Return completed application forms to the Ambleside School of Boerne office at 49 Scenic Loop Rd, Boerne, TX 78006.
Step 3: Applicant Student Assessment
After the application has been received, an appointment for each student will be scheduled to assess student readiness. A $100.00 assessment fee per student is due at the time of assessment.
Step 4: Required Reading
Parents/guardians must read the following:
All Grades:
For the Children’s Sake, by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay or When Children Love to Learn, edited by Elaine Cooper
Ambleside Foundational Documents, including Mission, Fundamental Pedagogical Convictions, Statement of Faith, and Code of Personal Conduct.
Additional reading for High School applicants only:
Escaping the Endless Adolescence by Allen & Allen, required reading for parents only
Step 5: Academic Records and Reference Report
Your child’s standardized test results (applying for Grades 2 and above) and report cards for the past two years.
A Student Recommendation Form, completed by your child’s current teacher, or an adult who has worked with your child over a period of time in a group situation (5th grade and above).
Step 6: Parent Interview
Following the student assessment you will be contacted to schedule a parent interview, during which time we will discuss the required reading, provide feedback on the student assessment, and answer any remaining questions. We ask that both parents (or legal guardians) participate in the interview.
*If completing an application toward 8th grade and above, additional requirements include student essay questions and a student meeting with the principal during the parent interview.
Decisions & Enrollment
Following completion of the above, letters of acceptance or non-acceptance will be sent out. Qualified applicants will be considered based on space availability and optimal classroom mix. If a particular class fills, accepted students may be placed in a Wait Pool and parents will be informed.
If accepted, secure your child’s space by returning the signed enrollment agreement, which will accompany your acceptance letter, along with the $500 non-refundable enrollment deposit per student, which will be applied to tuition for the upcoming year.
Non-Descrimination Policy
Ambleside School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Ambleside School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, hiring policies, scholarship and financial aid programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Admissions Costs
The following fees are due upon submission of your application and finalization of your enrollment.
Application Fee: $200 per new family. One-time fee, non-refundable.
Assessment Fee: $100
Enrollment Fee: $500
Fees are payable at the Ambleside Front Office by check/cash.
