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Rothesay Netherwood School (1877) is an independent, day and boarding school for grades 6-12. As an IB World School, RNS provides arts, athletic, leadership, and community service programs, integrating technology, Outward Bound adventures, and Round Square exchanges. With highly qualified and dedicated teachers, RNS challenges students to be active, compassionate, and lifelong learners who develop a greater appreciation for the world around them and the determination to make a difference.
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Rothesay Netherwood School
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | |
| Grades (Boarding) | Grades 6-12 | |
| School Type | Co-ed | |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | No | |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | |
| Average Class Size | 16 students | |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | |
| Number of AP Courses Offered | n/a | |
| Number of IB Courses Offered | 25 | |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 25% | |
| Summer Program Offered | No | |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $4 million | |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $38,650 | |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $18,800 | |
| Tuition international students | $46,300 | |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 30% | |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| SSAT Score | Yes | |
| Acceptance Rate | n/a | |
| Director of Admissions | Ms. Jayne Fillman | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Mrs. Elizabeth Kitchen | |
Course Listings: |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 10 | |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Badminton | Basketball | |
| Cross Country | Field Hockey | |
| Ice Hockey | Rugby | |
| Soccer | Squash | |
| Track and Field | Volleyball | |
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 23 | |
Extracurriculars
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| Choir | Coffee Houses | |
| Conditioning | Cross Country Skiing | |
| Debating | Dog Sledding | |
| Hiking | Ice Skating | |
| Intramural Sports | Jazz Band | |
| Musical & Dramatic Productions | Orienteering | |
| Outward Bound | Pals | |
| Reach For The Top | Rock Climbing | |
| Sea Kayaking | Service Work | |
| Skiing | Snowboarding | |
| Teenangels | Yearbook | |
| Yoga | ||
School Notes:
- At the top of the hill, tucked away on a scenic 200-acre campus overlooking the beautiful Kennebecasis River in Rothesay, New Brunswick, is Rothesay Netherwood School (RNS) an IB World School. RNS is an independent, day and boarding school for grades 6-12. With highly qualified and dedicated teachers, we challenge students to be active, compassionate, and lifelong learners who develop a greater appreciation for the world around them.
- At A Glance
- Established in 1877
- Co-educational university preparatory school for day and boarding students in Grades 6 to 12
- 240 students (120 boarding students, 120 day students)
- 15% of students are from around the world
- Small class size (average 16 students)
- 1 : 6 faculty to student ratio
- 80% of faculty live on the campus
- Why Choose RNS for your Child?
- A positive, friendly, responsible school community
- Comfortable, family-like setting in a safe community
- 200-acre, scenic campus located on the beautiful Kennebecasis River
- IB World School
- Round Square and Outward Bound programs
- 99-100% graduates accepted to universities world-wide
- Qualified, engaging faculty living on campus
- Extra help and tutoring available daily
- Athletics, arts, community service, weekend programming, and fun!
- Travel arrangements and airport pick-up and drop-off services in Saint John, Moncton and Halifax
- Academics - The academic schedule consists of a four-day rotation, with four 80-minute classes each day. Advisors meet with their advisees every day to monitor their progress, academically, athletically, and socially.
- Following classes, time is scheduled for sports and recreational activities, both competitive and recreational. Students participate in sports every day with the exception of Wednesday afternoons, which are devoted to music, art and drama activities.
- RNS graduated 48 students in the Class of 2008. Every student was accepted to further his or her studies at a post secondary institution. Nearly $280,000 was offered in scholarships to over half of the graduating class.
- Athletics - Healthy bodies lead to healthy minds! A vast array of athletic opportunities await students at RNS. Students are required to participate for at least one hour per day. The following are the competitive and recreational sports available at RNS.
- Outdoor Education - Our 200-acre campus, set among rivers, hills and forests, is the perfect setting to enjoy many outdoor activities.
- Clubs & Activities - Discover something new! Developing artistic talent, helping others in the community or learning about another culture by participating in an exchange program - it can all be accomplished at RNS.
- Profile last updated: 07/20/2010
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