International Week
Read moreHeld over the week of February 21-24, Besant Hill School celebrated International Week 2023!
Sustainable Fire Abatement: Goats
Read moreThrough Besant Hill’s work with various agencies, the Community Supported Grazing Program, and Cole Bush of Shepherdess Land and Livestock, the school was able to invite 200 goats and sheep to their campus to help with sustainable fire abatement on the 24 acres in and around the Vernal Pool.
Exploring Education through Location: Enhancing Learning Beyond Borders
International Week
Held over the week of February 21-24, Besant Hill School celebrated International Week 2023!
Sustainable Fire Abatement: Goats
Through Besant Hill’s work with various agencies, the Community Supported Grazing Program, and Cole Bush of Shepherdess Land and Livestock, the school was able to invite 200 goats and sheep to their campus to help with sustainable fire abatement on the 24 acres in and around the Vernal Pool.
Fire finds featured in Ojai Valley Museum Exhibit and New York Times
Aldous Huxley’s original 1950 commencement address to the students of Besant Hill School of Happy Valley was mentioned in the first line of a New York Times article (17 November 2018) about the Ojai Valley Museum’s latest exhibit, ‘Trial By Fire: Ojai Ablaze 1917– 2017’.
Community Service at Anacapa Island
Before the pandemic, AP Biology students (and special guest Emmy H. ‘19) took the boat ride to Anacapa Island to continue their involvement in ongoing habitat restoration projects.
Alumni Highlights
It’s always an exciting moment when an alum returns to campus, especially if they’ve been away for a few years.
Explore the Arts
Schools have an essential role in the education of our children, and a critical component of that education is the arts. At Besant Hill School, a private boarding school located in Ojai, California, they offer a unique educational experience that combines rigorous academics with a strong emphasis on the arts. The school’s curriculum includes a comprehensive arts program that provides students with opportunities to explore and develop their creative talents.
The Power of Small
Besant Hill School, located in Ojai, California, is a prime example of the power of a small educational environment. With a student population of around 100 students, the school’s small size allows for a close-knit community where every student is known, seen, and supported.
A Day in the Life
Boarding schools offer students an opportunity for a unique and enriching educational experience. One of the most distinctive boarding schools in Ojai, California is Besant Hill School. With its stunning surroundings and commitment to providing a holistic education, it is not surprising that Besant Hill School has become one of the top boarding schools in the United States.
Whether you are interested in pursuing a career in science, the arts, or anything in between, Besant Hill School could be the perfect place to begin your journey. Let’s take a closer look at a typical day in the life of students at Besant Hill.