Ridley College

St. Catharines

Ontario

Overview

“World Prep” is what you find here: an education, programme, and faculty that are born of the new world yet built on our classical roots to offer students a forward-looking and rigorous university preparatory education relevant to the most selective colleges and universities around the globe. Ridley College offers the IB Diploma Programme as well as the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Beyond the academic programme is a diverse co-curricular activity programme in the arts, athletics, leadership and, most importantly, service. Ridley College holds close to its motto, Terar Dum Prosim, or “May I be consumed in service.” Opportunities for students include 14 interscholastic sports and over 75 student clubs, activities, and organizations. The many student clubs available include cadets, film club, blockchain technology, debate club, robotics, ski club, model UN and many more. Finally, a number of leadership opportunities exist for students to pursue, both within the clubs but also leadership in the Houses and School Prefects. Ridley’s historic campus is located 45 minutes from the Toronto Airport and sits near Lake Ontario, a few minutes from Niagara Falls. With over 375 boarders from over 60 countries, Ridley is Ontario’s largest boarding programme and the second largest in Canada. The campus is 90 acres with the newest facilities, including a new athletic complex, ten boarding houses, playing fields, labs, two theatres and modern classrooms with the latest technology. We welcome the opportunity to host you on campus and assist you in discovering the legacy of a Ridley education. Lace up your skates and enjoy our NHL size rink. If theatre is what you love, talk with our drama students. Try your hand at the controls of our robots in the Robotics Lab. Go to Biology class and extract DNA from a strawberry. Attend a House meeting and meet potential friends from across the globe. Talk to our university placement experts. Take a tour. Picture yourself here. For now, join us on Facebook- www.facebook.com/RidleyCollege and Instagram at @ridleycollege or follow us on Twitter @Ridley_College and visit us at www.ridleycollege.com or email us at admissions@ridleycollege.com. We look forward to hearing from you and introducing you to this legacy that could be yours.

Academics

Summary: Ridley College is Canada's premiere International Baccalaureate Continuum School. Offering multiple languages, art, drama, music and a best-practice, cross-disciplinary pedagogy. Many of our faculty members have taught in schools around the world so they understand what it means to prepare students for a seamless transition to life and learning anywhere in the world. Faculty are members of the Ontario College of Teachers, IB Certified and experts in their fields of study.

Department Director Saralyn Covent

Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1

Average Class Size: 18

Summer Programs: Not Offered

Full Time Teachers: 95

Number of AP Courses Offered: 0

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 35%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 150

Noteworthy Information:
- Bilingual diploma supported in most languages through school-supported self-study
- IB Diploma Programme open to all students
- Multiple pathways, students graduate with both IB Diploma Programme and Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Learning Support

Evening Study Assistance
Learning Center
Peer Tutoring
Study Skills Assistance
Subject Tutoring
Technology Center

English

Classics
Creative Writing
Literature

History

European History
United States History
World History
Canadian History

Foreign Languages

Chinese-Mandarin
French
German
Spanish

Religion / Philosophy

World Religions

Humanities / Social Sciences

Anthropology
Economics
Psychology
Sociology

Sciences

Anatomy
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science
Health
Physics

Math

Computer Studies

Computer Science
Robotics
Graphic Design
Computer Engineering
Digital Media

Music

Band
Choral Music
Composition
Individual Instructions
Music Theory
Voice

Performing / Visual Arts

Acting
Animation
Art History
Ceramics
Dance
Debate
Design
Directing
Drama
Drawing
Film and Video
Graphic Design
Journalism
Lighting Design
Modern Design
Painting
Photography
Pottery
Public Speaking
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Studio Art
Theater Arts
Woodworking
3-D Art
Modern Dance
Jazz Band
Orchestra
Digital Imaging
Multimedia

Special Programs

Community Service
Exchange Programs

Distinctive or New Programs

As of September 2023 Ridley will offer 2 interdisciplinary courses (ESS and Literature and Performance)

Campus Life

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 10

Average Students Per Dorm: 0

Number of Girls Dorms: 4

Number of Boys Dorms: 5

Dorm Amenities

Game Room
Laundry Facilities
Lounge
Wireless Internet
Refrigerator

Other Dorm Amenities

Average students per dorm: 15 in Junior boarding (Grades 6-8), 30 boarders and ten day in Upper boarding (9-12). 66% of Upper School students board full-time.

Student Life

Co-curriculars are an integral part of our community, culture and the overall student experience at Ridley. Not only do they foster connection and creativity, but they also allow students to explore a passion outside of the classroom. Regardless of the learning scenario, Ridley’s philosophy around co-curriculars will remain the same. Pillars of Co-Curriculars: 1. Motto: “Terar Dum Prosim” Consumed in Service 2. Leadership 3. “A Learning Community” - Life Skills, Culture & Wellbeing 4. Arts 5. Athletics

Facilities

Basketball Court
Fitness Center
Indoor Basketball Court
Racquetball Court
Squash Court
Soccer Field
Tennis Courts
Hockey Rink
Dance Studio
Weight Room
Athletic Fields
Rowing Facility
Ice Rink

Other Facilities

Clubs & Organizations

Arts & Athletics

Arts Department Director: Duane Nickerson

Athletics Department Director: David Zanic

Arts

Acting
Animation
Art History
Ceramics
Dance
Debate
Design
Directing
Drama
Drawing
Film and Video
Graphic Design
Journalism
Lighting Design
Modern Design
Painting
Photography
Pottery
Public Speaking
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Studio Art
Theater Arts
Woodworking
3-D Art
Modern Dance
Jazz Band
Orchestra
Digital Imaging
Multimedia

Interscholastic Sports

Badminton
Basketball
Cross Country Running
Field Hockey
Figure Skating
Golf
Ice Hockey
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Tennis
Track and Field
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Ice Skating
Rowing

Recreational Sports

Badminton
Basketball
Cross Country Running
Dance
Drill Team
Ice Hockey
Rifle Team
Rugby
Snowboarding
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Table Tennis
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Weight Lifting
Ice Skating
Yoga
Fitness
Spinning
Running
Pickleball
Skiing
Robotics

Graduates

Summary: The Student Services Department's primary goal is the successful matriculation of our graduates. We assist in developing each student’s research and planning skills with a focus on his or her individual level of self-confidence and independence. We strive to determine the very best fit for university placement given each student’s career ambitions and individual talents and strengths. The responsibilities of the Ridley College Guidance Department are: • To assist students with their academic progression through the School • To assist students with gaining entry to college or university • To provide personal counselling when the need arises • To refer students to specialists or agencies • To maintain a current and comprehensive library of career and educational resources • To maintain a current and comprehensive web site of Guidance related links • To administer aptitude, interest, and entrance tests • To maintain academic records in compliance with the Ontario Ministry of Education and Training. Each grade represents a new and progressive stage of development and the Guidance Department, therefore, addresses each grade’s pertinent needs separately.

College Information

Percentage of graduates who attend college: 99%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores	Reading	Math	Writing
25th percentile
75th percentile

Notable Alumni

Hume Cronyn

Class of 1931

Actor. Winner of the Order of Canada in 1988 and recipient of the Tony Lifetime Achievement Award

Neil W. Campbell

Class of 1951

Olympic Rower

Colm J. Feore

Class of 1977

Actor

Don S. McMurtry

Class of 1982

Founding Partner of Research in Motion - makers of the BlackBerry

Duncan (Rob) Coutts

Class of 1988

Musician and bass player for Our Lady Peace

Raine (Michael) Maida

Class of 1989

Musician and lead singer for Our Lady Peace

Sophie Kallinis LaMontage

Class of 1996

Director:

Application Deadline:

Start Date: 2024-07-28

End Date: 2024-08-24

Tuition From: 0

Tuition To: 0

Website: https://www.ridleycollege.com/camps-rentals/camps/summer-boarding

Boarding: Boarding

Financial Aid Available: No

Merit

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %

Average Merit Scholarship: 0

Current Endowment Amount: $0

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Vital Information

Student Body Type: Coed

Total Boarding: 369

Total Day: 501

Total Enrollment: 870

Boys: 473

Girls: 397

Boarding Grades Offered: 6-12

Day Grades Offered: K-12

School Type: Elementary, Middle, High School, Post-grad

Dress Code: Uniform

Applications Accepted: Contact School

Application Deadline: Rolling

Tuition & Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $63,609

5-Day Boarding: $0

Day Tuition Fee: $33,603

Need-Based Aid: Offered

Payment Plans: Offered

Students Receiving Aid: 21%

Average Awarded: $0

School Finances