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 Get an inside look at classrooms, the dining hall, common rooms in the houses and so much more with our virtual campus tour! Or soar above our campus with our bird's eye view video!.
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| Definition of Terms | 2019 School Data | Ridley College |
| School Focus | College Preparatory |
| Grades (Boarding) | Grades 5-12, PG |
| Grades (Day) | Grades Pre-K-12, PG |
| School Type | Co-ed |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1889 |
| Campus Size | 90 acres |
| Enrollment | 689 students |
| % International Students | 37% |
| % Students Boarding | 55% |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | Yes |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| Average Class Size | 16 students |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:9 |
| Number of AP Courses Offered | n/a |
| Number of IB Courses Offered | 22 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 27% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $24.5 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $58,700 (*Domestic ) |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $32,950 (*Upper School Tuition) |
| Tuition international students | $65,700 |
| Yearly Tuition (5 Day Boarding) | $52,700 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 14% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $19,631 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 75% |
| Director of Admissions | Ms. Julie A. Cameron |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 15 Interscholastic Sports |
| Sports | Badminton, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Rugby, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 28 Extracurriculars |
| Extracurriculars | Admissions Assistants, Adopt a Grandparent Club, Establish a relationship with the Elderly, Alzheimer's Society, Amnesty International Club, Art in Public Spaces, Athletic Therapy Assistants, Blacksmithing, Cadet Band, Cappies, Choir, Debate Club, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Entrepreneurial Club, Gender Equity, Golf team, Intramural teams, Play Production, Pond Hockey, Red Cross Blood Club, Donate and Develop a Sense of Responsibility, School Reach, String Ensemble, Tiger Tribune Newspaper, VEX Robotics, Yearbook Club or Organization: Ridley Radio Recreational Athletic Programs: Curling Clu |
College Matriculation
| Year: | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
- "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 college and universities around the globe. Beyond the academic program is a diverse extracurricular 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 15 interscholastic sports and over 75 student clubs and organizations. The many student clubs available include newspaper, chapel servers, pilot ground school, fencing, powerboat licensing, skeet shooting, art curators 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 opened in 2010, ten residential houses for boarding students, 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 state-of-the-art rink. If theatre is what you love, we offer two robust plays per year. Try your hand at the controls of our robot in the new Robotics Lab. Go to Biology class and check out our work with DNA. 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 and follow us on Twitter @Ridley_College and to get some insight to get you started, 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.
- LD types supported: Yes
- 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
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