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Ridley College
PO Box 3013 2 Ridley Road, St Catharines, Canada - View a map of this school Map tel:9056841889
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  School Notes Overview:

• Founded in 1889 • Co-educational since 1973 • Over 30 countries represented • Campus-wide wireless Internet access • Macintosh laptop computer integration • Outstanding athletic tradition • Strong programs in music, drama, dance and visual arts


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  Diversity - High percentage of international students

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Ridley College
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory
Grades (Boarding) Grades 5-12, PG
Grades (Day) Grades 1-12, PG
School Type Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes
Religious Affiliation Anglican
Year Founded 1889
Campus Size 100 acres
Student Body
Enrollment 632 students
Percent Students of Color 20%
Percent International Students 25%
Percent Students Boarding 70%
Average SAT Score 1750
Academics and Faculty  
Saturday Classes Yes
Classroom Dress Code Formal
Average Class Size 17
Teacher : Student ratio 1:10
Number of AP Courses Offered 12
ESL Courses Offered Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 27%
Summer Program Offered Yes
   
Finances  
Endowment Size $25 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $42,100
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $25,525
Percent Students on Financial Aid 30%
Average financial aid grant $ 11,300
   
Admission  
Application Deadline None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate 75%
Director of Admissions Don Rickers MEd
Associate Director of Admissions Marilyn Martin
Course Listings:
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School Notes:
  • Over the past 115 years, Ridley has earned an international reputation for preparing young men and women for university studies and responsible, fulfilling lives. The school’s 100-acre campus is located an hour’s drive from Toronto and 20 minutes west of Niagara Falls.
  • Superior facilities include a 350-seat performing-arts centre, modern classrooms and labs, a beautiful Gothic chapel, ice hockey arena, two gymnasia, swimming pool, squash and tennis courts, 10 playing fields, dance and fitness studios, and a fibre-optic network linking hundreds of computers.
  • Students have Internet access from residences and classrooms; a laptop computer initiative is fully implemented.
  • Dozens of competitive and recreational sports and activities are offered.
  • The curriculum is advanced-level and non-semestered, and is augmented by AP courses and SAT preparation.
  • Almost all Ridley graduates proceed directly to Canadian and American universities.
  • Financial assistance to 30% of student body exceeds $1.8 million.
  • Profile last updated: 01/07/2008
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