“Father God, this college was founded on faith in You. In that faith, may Ashton grow and flourish, so that we may shine like a beacon on the Dolphin Coast.” – school prayer.

Ashton International College Ballito, certainly has been blessed in a short space of time in a school’s life.

This is a co-ed, English college with a Christian-based ethos and traditional values, catering for boys and girls from Grade 0000-Grade 12 in a family environment.

The college has grown from strength to strength; the growth of the school is attributed to the uniquely different offering of the internationally accredited IEB and Cambridge Examinations.

The school prides themselves on a balanced approach where equal emphasis is placed on sport, cultural and academic excellence, building a legacy for the future.

The Ashton family embraces the community through many of their social responsibility programmes, reaching out to not only families in need, but also their furry friends.

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In addition to their spacious classrooms which are equipped with the latest technology to ensure consistent learning, they have state-of-the-art sporting facilities, including an international standard FIH indoor hockey arena, and an FIH international standard astro-turf where international matches have been hosted.

Ashton also boasts 3 rugby fields, 8 cricket nets, 2 cricket ovals, 5 tennis and netball courts; all under flood lights.

A 10 lane heated swimming pool allows for year-round training under 3 professional Swim South Africa coaches.

This year Ashton launched a High Performance programme headed by Miss Maryke Eloff, with the theme “Where Excellence Meets Talent,” to assist students working towards achieving their goals, striving for excellence.

Each child is encouraged to experience self-growth, self-esteem and to become a meaningful member of the multifaceted society that is the school.

The college is an amalgamation of subject specialists, state-of-the-art facilities and an experienced and passionate staff, situated in the heart of Ballito.

Head girl Courtney Toweel: “As we mature, our vision changes, and we learn that in order to be a real leader, a person who truly makes a difference, we need to
step outside of ourselves and find out what is important to others. The real goal is to serve others zealously, unselfishly and with all our hearts, and to understand and commit to the ethos and values of our college.”

Tristan Turner – Head Boy: “Our journey through school lays the foundation and prepares us for our life ahead so I would like to encourage the students in our Ashton family to participate in as much as you can.

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