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(5 events)Grades 6–12 Boarding at Ridley
Are you considering boarding at Ridley? Join us on December 4th to learn about the unique boarding experience at Ridley College.
We will introduce our Deans of Boarding, who will discuss the benefits of boarding and how it fosters independence and responsibility. You’ll hear how our students create a “home away from home” and benefit from our diverse community of students from over 60 countries.
We’ll address common parent concerns, including adjusting to boarding life, communication and student wellbeing. Learn about our support systems, safety measures, and the differences between our junior (Grades 6–8) and senior (Grades 9–12/PG) boarding programmes.
Our student ambassadors will share their personal experiences, and we’ll end the session with a Q&A session covering topics like daily routines, balancing workload and support for students.
We look forward to welcoming you and providing a comprehensive overview of Ridley College’s boarding experience!
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JK–Grade 12 Virtual Open House
Interested in a Ridley education? Want to learn more about what it’s like to be a student at Ridley College?
Join Ridley’s Headmaster, Heads of School and other community members for a virtual information session covering all aspects of life at Ridley, including boarding, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme, guidance and university placement, athletics, arts, activities and wellbeing.
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Parent Panel
Are you curious about what it's like to be a part of the Ridley community? Do you want to learn more about the boarding, co-curricular and academic opportunities that Ridley offers? If so, you are invited to join our Admissions team and current Ridley parents for a special online event!
In this event, you will hear from our parent panel, sharing their stories and insights about their children's Ridley experience. You will also have a chance to ask them any questions about Ridley's culture, values and programming. This is a great opportunity to glimpse the Ridley difference from those who know it best.
Don't miss this chance to connect with the Ridley community and discover why Ridley is more than just a school.
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Grades 7–8 Wellbeing and Development in Middle Schoolers
Please join us in learning about wellbeing at Ridley and our approach to fostering belonging, hope and resilience in our middle school students. This webinar is for families interested in Ridley College's Middle School (Grades 7 and 8).
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Immigration Support for International Students
Join Ridley's Immigration Advisor for an overview of Study Permits, Visitor Visas, Guardianship and more! Learn what documents you need to study at Ridley and how to make your travel to Canada as smooth as possible.
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School Overview
At Ridley, “World Prep” means an education that blends classical roots with a forward-looking approach — preparing students for success at the most selective universities worldwide. Our rigorous academic programme includes both the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, ensuring every student is equipped for global opportunities.
Learning at Ridley goes far beyond the classroom. Students immerse themselves in a vibrant co-curricular life that spans the arts, athletics, leadership and — true to our motto, Terar Dum Prosim (“May I be consumed in service”) — meaningful service. With more than 75 clubs and activities, there’s something for every interest: from cadets and debate to robotics, film, blockchain technology, ski club and Model UN. Leadership opportunities abound, whether through clubs, House life or as School Prefects.
Our historic campus, just 45 minutes from Toronto Pearson Airport and minutes from Niagara Falls, is home to Ontario’s largest boarding programme — and the third largest in Canada — with 370 boarders representing over 60 countries. Spanning 90 acres, Ridley offers state-of-the-art performance and studio spaces, a newly renovated athletic complex, ten boarding houses, expansive playing fields, modern science labs, two theatres and classrooms equipped with the latest technology.
We invite you to experience Ridley for yourself. Lace up your skates and glide across our NHL-sized ice surface. Take the spotlight in our theatre and experience the magic of performance. Programme a robot and watch it come to life in our Robotics Lab. Join a Biology class and extract DNA from a strawberry. Attend a House meeting and meet future friends from around the world. Plan your future with our postsecondary placement experts. Take a tour and imagine your future at Ridley.
Learning at Ridley goes far beyond the classroom. Students immerse themselves in a vibrant co-curricular life that spans the arts, athletics, leadership and — true to our motto, Terar Dum Prosim (“May I be consumed in service”) — meaningful service. With more than 75 clubs and activities, there’s something for every interest: from cadets and debate to robotics, film, blockchain technology, ski club and Model UN. Leadership opportunities abound, whether through clubs, House life or as School Prefects.
Our historic campus, just 45 minutes from Toronto Pearson Airport and minutes from Niagara Falls, is home to Ontario’s largest boarding programme — and the third largest in Canada — with 370 boarders representing over 60 countries. Spanning 90 acres, Ridley offers state-of-the-art performance and studio spaces, a newly renovated athletic complex, ten boarding houses, expansive playing fields, modern science labs, two theatres and classrooms equipped with the latest technology.
We invite you to experience Ridley for yourself. Lace up your skates and glide across our NHL-sized ice surface. Take the spotlight in our theatre and experience the magic of performance. Programme a robot and watch it come to life in our Robotics Lab. Join a Biology class and extract DNA from a strawberry. Attend a House meeting and meet future friends from around the world. Plan your future with our postsecondary placement experts. Take a tour and imagine your future at Ridley.
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School Stats
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Current school
Boarding Tuition
CAD 87500
Day Tuition
CAD 46225
Enrollment
874
International Students
25%
Teacher Student Ratio
1:8
Class Size
18
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| Art #3 | Rhode Island School of Design | 1 + |
| #5 | Yale University | 1 + |
| #8 | University of Pennsylvania | 1 + |
| #9 | Johns Hopkins University | 1 + |
| Art #10 | School of Visual Arts | 1 + |
| #13 | Dartmouth College | 1 + |
| #20 | University of California: Los Angeles | 1 + |
| #22 | University of California: Berkeley | 1 + |
| #23 | University of Michigan | 1 + |
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Frequently Ask Questions about Ridley College
Tell me a bit about Ridley College.
Ridley College is Co-ed private boarding school located in Ontario, Canada. It was founded 1889 , and currently has about 874 students, 25.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.ridleycollege.com.
For more official information, please visit http://www.ridleycollege.com.
Does Ridley College have rigorous academic requirements?
Ridley College also have 35% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Ridley College students typically go for their colleges?
In 2020-2022, some students attended Rhode Island School of Design, Yale University, University of Pennsylvania, Johns Hopkins University and School of Visual Arts.
What is the application requirement for Ridley College?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Ridley College’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Ridley College?
The total fee for Ridley College in 2024 is
CAD 87,500 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@ridleycollege.com .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@ridleycollege.com .
Where is Ridley College located?
Ridley College is located in the Ontario, Canada.
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