ADMISSIONS • VARIABLE TUITION 

Affording an ambleside education

Christian education represents a significant academic and spiritual investment in your child’s future. As you consider Ambleside, we are committed to working with you to make our Christ-centered “Living Education” affordable to your family. In order to do that we offer a Variable Tuition program that takes into account each family’s financial situation.

why choose Ambleside?

You want your children to be trained up in the way they should go, not just in their minds, but their hearts, bodies and souls. You want them not just to acquire knowledge, but to live well as ambassadors for Christ. For many families, the decision to choose private education is weighty, yet hopeful. Your desire to give your child a Christ-centered, whole-person education matters deeply to us. Your child’s tuition is one of the best investments you will ever make. We are committed to partnering with families who long not only for academics, but for formation of character.

what is Variable tuition?

Ambleside School is committed to making a “Living Education” accessible to as many students as we can faithfully serve. Variable Tuition allows a family’s tuition to be set within a published range based on the family’s financial resources. Awards are need-based and are recalculated each year through FACTS with a confidential, third‑party assessment. We strive to be as generous as our resources allow, and we are grateful to those who give to the Ambleside Fund to make Variable Tuition possible. Approximately 30% of our students received reduced tuition each year. Each award is prayerfully considered with the goal of supporting as many families as possible. 

 

A Guide for parents on variable tuition

 
 

Ambleside variable tuition rates

Rates are set by December for the following year. The tuition and fees for the 2025-26 school year are as follows:

 
 

additional fees

Variable Tuition applies to tuition only. Supply Fee and Tuition Insurance Fee are additional. 

  • Among many other items, it includes school supplies, journals, field trip costs and a personalized Bible. 

    $600 for Kindergarten (M/W/F)

    $700 for Kindergarten with T/Th Enrichment

    $700 for 1st-5th grade students

    $800 for 6th-8th grade students

  • All families are also required to pay a tuition insurance fee. This fee alleviates families from their tuition obligation in cases where a student’s withdrawal from school becomes necessary. The tuition insurance fees are as follows:

    $380 for Kindergarten (M/W/F)

    $425 for Kindergarten with T/Th Enrichment

    $495 for Grades 1-5

    $505 for Grades 6-8

frequently asked questions

  • Ambleside partners with FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment, a confidential third-party for an objective analysis of a family’s financial profile. Final tuition determinations are made by Ambleside based on the FACTS recommendation and available funds.

  • Ambleside’s variable tuition budget is generous, but limited. Variable tuition rates are offered on a first come, first serve basis. We encourage families to apply as soon as possible. 

  • Families with students in Kindergarten through 8th grade may apply for variable tuition.

  • Yes, Ambleside offers the following tuition payment options: 

    Option 1 Pay in full

    Option 2 Pay in two equal payments

    Option 3 Pay in twelve equal payments through FACTS Payment Plans.

  • Application for Variable Tuition for 2026-2027 is now open. Ambleside uses FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment, a third‑party service, for an objective analysis of a family’s financial profile.

    1. Go to https://factsmgt.com/ and follow the instructions for Variable Tuition.

    2. Submit your application and all required documents.

    3. FACTS will securely analyze your information and provide a recommendation to Ambleside.

    4. Ambleside will communicate your Variable Tuition determination.

apply for variable tuition

further questions?

We are here to help answer any further questions you may have in regards to admissions and tuition. Please contact our office at (703) 430‑4034 or at admissions@ambleside.org 

Questions for FACTS? Call (866) 315‑9262. Customer Care is available Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (ET). You may also email info@factstuitionaid.com.

“Thought breeds thought; children familiar with great thoughts take as naturally to thinking for themselves as the well-nourished body takes to growing; and we must bear in mind that growth – physical, intellectual, moral, spiritual, is the sole end of education.”
— Charlotte Mason

Nondiscrimination Policy as to Students: Ambleside School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all of the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to its students. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, tuition or in any other school-administered program.