From our Alumni

Ashbury College Internship Program

Experiential learning is a key differentiator at Ashbury College and is complemented by a summer internship program through connections with our global network of Ashbury Alumni. Students in grades 10 and 11 who are interested in acquiring workplace experience and expanding their professional network may apply to this program.

Back in 2010, when I first came to Ashbury, I was amazed by how education and classes could be managed, as I had only experienced the German school system before. With the help of the Board of Governors Bursary, I was able to not only stay at Ashbury for another school year, but also to graduate with the IB Diploma and form long-lasting friendships.

IB Program

As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School since 1975, Ashbury College reflects the values of the IB program of embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Like IB, Ashbury College is committed to promoting human rights, justice – social, economic, and ecological – while promoting the voices, identities, and leadership of marginalized students.

During the school year I sent letter of thanks to the Board; however, at that moment I was not able to comprehend the impact that bursary would have in my life to come. In retrospect, going to Ashbury has been the greatest experience in my life and has allowed me to create the foundations for my educational path and career developments.

ship and Service. The Round Square IDEALS are further supported by twelve Discoveries that expand on a student’s learning journey: inquisitiveness, tenacity, courage, compassion, inventiveness, ability to solve problems, self-awareness, sense of responsibility, appreciation of diversity, commitment to sustainability, communication and team-working skills.

I graduated from university with a Bachelor of Science in Economic Science and went on to complete a Master of Science in Economics. I am now working as a HR Leader for Germany, Austria and Switzerland in a global company. My time at Ashbury did not only allow me to learn great English (always needed in the business world), but also how to address complex problems, and structure them to come to solutions.

Round Square

As a Round Square schools, Ashbury College shares a commitment to character education and experiential learning built around six themes – the Round Square

I want to say thank you, once again, for your investment in me many years ago—I am truly thankful for the opportunities it has given me in life.

IDEALS: International Understanding, Democracy, Environmental Stewardship, Adventure, Leader-

Kind regards from Germany, Katja Thoenes ’12

The true value of an Ashbury education cannot simply be measured by the incredible material provided in the classroom. The strength of the Ashbury community is what has left the greatest impact on my life from my nine years at the school.

Former recipient of financial assistance