Ridley College
Ridley College was founded in 1889 and became co-educational in 1973
Largest boarding programme in Ontario, Canada Canada's only co-educational IB continuum boarding and day school
Distinguished university placement 14 different athletic teams, and over 75 clubs and activites
Over 100 different high school courses 24-hour security on campus
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Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: (Boarding) 5-12, PG
- Enrollment: 765 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $66,500
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $37,500
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Ridley College ranks among the top 10 schools with > 400 students (out of 103 schools) for:
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School Overview
Definition of Terms | 2022 School Data
Ridley College
School Focus
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
5-12, PG
Grades Offered (Day)
PK-12, PG
School Type
Co-ed
Supports Learning Differences (LD)
Religious Affiliation
Year Founded
1889
Campus Size
90 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
765 students
% International Students
40%
% Students Boarding
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Average Class Size
18 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
Number of IB Courses Offered
24
ESL Courses Offered
Summer Program Offered
Summer Program Details
Tuition Cost
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$66,500
(*Domestic )
(*Domestic )
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$37,500
(*Upper School Tuition)
(*Upper School Tuition)
Tuition international students
$75,250
% Students on Financial Aid
30%
Merit Scholarships Offered
Acceptance Rate
Application Deadline
None / Rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
Director of Admissions
Ms. Julie Cameron
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
16
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
19
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Admissions Assistants, Amnesty International Club, Athletic Therapy Assistants, Debate Club, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Entrepreneurial Club, Gender Equity, Golf team, Intramural teams, School Reach, Tiger Tribune Newspaper, VEX Robotics, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Art in Public Spaces, Cadet Band, Cappies, Choir, Play Production, String Ensemble
Admissions Assistants, Amnesty International Club, Athletic Therapy Assistants, Debate Club, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Entrepreneurial Club, Gender Equity, Golf team, Intramural teams, School Reach, Tiger Tribune Newspaper, VEX Robotics, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Art in Public Spaces, Cadet Band, Cappies, Choir, Play Production, String Ensemble
College Matriculation
Year:
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
School Notes
- Ridley College is a co-educational boarding and day school located on a beautiful 90-acre campus in St. Catharines, Ontario. Students in JK through grade 12 are engaged in an energetic, challenging, and forward-thinking academic programme, as well as a diverse extracurricular programme in the arts, athletics, leadership, and community service.
- Ridley is one of only three IB continuum boarding schools in North America and also offers the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
- With over 320 boarders from 50+ countries, Ridley has the largest boarding programme in Ontario and boasts a traditional house system, integrating both boarding and day students into ten houses on campus. In this way, Ridley provides all students with a perfect balance of global cultures and a uniquely Canadian experience.
- Ridley College accreditations: IB CAIS CESI CIS NAIS TABS Ontario Ministry of Education
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- David Dodge - Former Governor of the Bank of Canada
- Colm Feore - Actor
- Sam McGlone - Canadian Triathlete
- Raine Maida - Musician
- Peter Gzowski - Journalist
- Michael Sabia - Former CEO and President of Bell Canada (BCE)
- John Crossingham - Musician
- Sophie & Katherine Kallinis - Owners and reality TV stars of DC Cupcakes
- Bruce Croxon - 'Dragon' on CBC's Dragons' Den - Co-founder of Lavalife
- Nicholas Paine - Co-founder of Lavalife
Source: Verified school update
Alumni Reviews Review School
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It had a great sense of community on my first day I felt right at home. Everyone was really welcoming the teachers set out to make sure that we were all well included. The dorms. . .
For me, it was a great experience as a result of a combination of good teachers,mentors and athletics. I graduated 50 years ago and return at least every five years for a class reunion. there. . .
Ridley college for the most part was quite similar to most Canadian boarding schools. It did however set itself apart with its extremely diverse community, far more than any other boarding schools i've heard of. . .
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