Education is Vital, Dynamic, Living

Ambleside School of Hout Bay follows the basic curriculum devised by Ambleside Schools International, modified to meet the requirements of a South African context.

Real learning occurs when the learner wonders - asks ‘why?’, and ‘how?’  This happens in an atmosphere that stimulates thought, in an atmosphere rich with ideas.  Our objective is to place the very best books before our students, books rich in content and ideas, putting them into relationship with the finest authors.  Through the use of “living books” students interact with scientists, mathematicians, philosophers, historians, artists, poets, and explorers.