362 Maripose Avenue, Ottawa, Canada - 
Map
Map
tel: 613 749 5954
Established in 1891 with a longstanding reputation both nationally and internationally, Ashbury College is a leading coeducational IB boarding school located in the heart of Canada’s capital city, Ottawa. Ashbury students have access to all the resources and multi-cultural elements that this capital city offers, in a safe and pristine environment. With an average class size of 17 this university preparatory school offers 100% university placement with 85% of students gaining access to their first choice university. Last year 140 graduates received a stunning $2.15 million in university scholarships. And, our national award-winning teachers help Ashbury students reach their potential both academically and athletically. Come and see for yourself -- your success starts here!
Top 20 Placements: All Schools, Similar Size Schools
Listed among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 303 schools) for:
Overview: |
Ashbury College
|
|
| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | |
| Grades (Boarding) | Grades 9-12 | |
| School Type | Co-ed | |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | No | |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | |
| Average Class Size | 17 students | |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:9 | |
| Number of AP Courses Offered | n/a | |
| Number of IB Courses Offered | 23 | |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 100% | |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $7 million | |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $46,350 | |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $19,500 | |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 17% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $15,000 | |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | |
| Director of Admissions | Kevin Farrell Padme Raina |
|
| Associate Director of Admissions | Barbara Saville | |
Course Listings: |
||
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
||
| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 29 | |
Interscholastic Sports
|
||
| Alpine Skiing | Badminton | |
| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Climbing | Crew | |
| Cross Country | Dance | |
| Fencing | Field Hockey | |
| Football | Golf | |
| Gymnastics | Ice Hockey | |
| Nordic Skiing | Orienteering | |
| Paddle Tennis | Rock Climbing | |
| Rugby | Snowboarding | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Swimming | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | Ultimate Frisbee | |
| Volleyball | Winter Track | |
| Wrestling | ||
School Notes:
- Located on 13 acres in the heart of Canada’s beautiful capital city of Ottawa, Ashbury College is a coeducational independent school for day and boarding students. We have 515 students in grades 9 through 12 including 100 boarders from over 30 countries, and 170 students in our Junior School which serves grades 4 to 8. An IB World School since 1976, Ashbury College is known for its academic excellence. We are reported as one of the top ten independent schools in Canada, with 100% university placement, 85% of graduates being accepted into the university of their first choice and over $2.15 million dollars awarded in university scholarships last year to our 140 graduates. Our core values are academic excellence, caring community, ethical and spiritual development, personal growth and international understanding. We pride ourselves on our small class sizes, award-winning athletic and performing arts programs and over 70 co-curricular activities offered by our dedicated faculty. Community involvement is an essential element of an Ashbury College education, complementing our innovative academic curriculum. Key Facts: Student/teacher ratio 9:1, average class size 17, maximum class size 20. 15% of students receive financial assistance. Coeducational since 1982. First International Baccalaureate High School in Canada, 1976. Enrollment capped at 685 students (515 in grades 9 – 12, 170 in grades 4 – 8), includes 100 boarders, 30 countries represented. New state of the art Girls Residence, completed September 2007 – 50 students New state of the art Boys Residence, completed September 2009 – 50 students Ashbury students lead the city’s school in charitable donations and volunteerism with over 12,000 community service hours annually by our students. First International Baccalaureate school in Canada to offer the Peace and Conflict Studies program, third in the world. Employees 120 faculty and staff combined. Endowment Fund is $7 million. Founded Peace Camp Canada, 2003. Founded Forum for Young Canadians, 1975. Established 1891, moved to present campus 1910. Ashbury campus open to neighbours and community, hosting: provincial sporting events, charity functions, diplomatic community events, national conferences, guest speakers. Distinguished alumni include a former Prime Minister, former leader of Her’s Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, a Nobel Prize winner, a national radio host and distinguished community leaders. Ottawa: A Centre for Educational Excellence Ottawa boasts all the benefits of a major capital city without losing its small-town feel. Ottawa feeds the mind: two universities, a community college and all the political and diplomatic minds in Canada’s Parliament; the body: with the renowned Gatineau Park and Rideau Canal—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—not to mention a National Hockey League franchise; and, the soul: a world-class orchestra as well as countless theatre companies, galleries and year-round festivals. Our diplomatic community infuses internationalism into our bilingual city and our prosperous business sector—from advanced technology, to government, research and development, health, education and trades—contributes to the local economy and markets all around the world. Website: www.ashbury.ca Telephone: +1.613.749.5954 Fax: +1.613.749.9724 Address: 362 Mariposa Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1M 0T3 Email: info@ashbury.ca
- Profile last updated: 08/30/2011
School Map:
Get:driving directions 
Weather: 10-day forecast or monthly climate averages.
Tip: Zoom in/out using the slider below. View aerial photos using the Satellite or Hybrid buttons.
- Co-ed school
- Boys school
- Girls school
Note: Data has been gathered from schools, government and commercial data sources.
Quick Links:
Recent Boarding School Articles:
-
How To Pay for Boarding School
Because paying for boarding school involves so much money, let's look at the options available to you. -
How Private Schools Evolved in the United States
Private schools came first. Then public education took root. -
Boarding Schools in a Minute
Boarding Schools in a Minute gives an overview of independent high schools in North America. -
The Boarding School Application Process
Applying to boarding school requires completing a sheaf of forms. We look at how to accomplish this important task. -
5 More Schools and Their Founders
A private school in its infancy is quite different from the mature community it becomes over time. I wonder what the founders of these five schools would think about them today. I bet they would be very proud of their creations.