Overview

“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 colleges and universities around the globe. Ridley College offers the IB Diploma Programme as well as the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.

Beyond the academic programme is a diverse co-curricular 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 over 75 student clubs, activities, and organizations. The many student clubs available include cadets, film club, blockchain technology, debate club, robotics, ski club, model UN 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 59 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, ten boarding 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 NHL-size rink. If theatre is what you love, talk with our drama students. Try your hand at the controls of our robots in the Robotics Lab. Go to Biology class and extract DNA from a strawberry. Attend a House meeting and meet potential friends from across the globe. Talk to our university placement experts. Take a tour. Picture yourself here.
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Ridley College With Reviews, Requirements 2024 | FindingSchool

Boarding Age: 0-0
Day Age: 0-0
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: Yes
Boarding Tuition: CAD 84,635
Day S. Tuition: CAD 43,835
# of Students: 790
Boarding Rate: 66%
Teacher:Student: 1:8%
International Student: 28%
AP Courses: 0
Endowment: $58,228/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 35%
IB: No

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Matriculation

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IB Courses

(Total 26)
IB Chinese
IB Chinese B
IB English
IB French B
IB German
IB Spanish ab Initio
IB Spanish B
IB Business and Management
IB Economics
IB History
IB Chinese
IB Chinese B
IB English
IB French B
IB German
IB Spanish ab Initio
IB Spanish B
IB Business and Management
IB Economics
IB History
IB Psychology
IB Biology
IB Chemistry
IB Computer Science
IB Design Technology
IB Environmental Systems and Societies
IB Physics
IB Analysis and Approaches
IB Applications and Interpretations
IB Film
IB Theatre
IB Visual Arts
IB Theory of Knowledge
IB English A: Language and Literature
IB English A: Literature
IB Music
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Sports

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Badminton
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Gymnastics
Ice Hockey
Rugby
Soccer
Squash
Badminton
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Gymnastics
Ice Hockey
Rugby
Soccer
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Yoga
Cycling
Dance
Fencing
Rowing
Running
Skiing
Snowboarding
Table Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Weightlifting
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

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Amnesty International
String Ensemble
Yearbook
Chess Club
Community Service
Debate Club
Diversity Club
Dorm Proctors
Environmental Club
Fencing Club
Amnesty International
String Ensemble
Yearbook
Chess Club
Community Service
Debate Club
Diversity Club
Dorm Proctors
Environmental Club
Fencing Club
Film Club
Foreign Language Clubs
Gardening Club
Horseback Riding
International Club
Investment Club
Literary Magazine
Math Club
Model UN
Newspaper
Outdoor Activities
Peer Counseling
Peer Tutoring
Photography Club
SADD
Sailing Club
Snowboarding Club
Student Activities
Student Government
Student Publications
Theater Club
Ultimate Frisbee
Weightlifting Club
Yoga ClubAudiovisual Club
Band
Brass Ensemble
Ceramics
Chamber Choir
Chamber Ensemble
Chamber Orchestra
Choral Music
Concert Choir
Creative Writing
Dance
Digital Arts
Drama Club
Filmmaking/Videography
Film Studies
Gospel Choir
Instrumental Study
Jazz Ensemble
Music Theater
Photography
Studio Art
Tech Crew
Theater
Wind Symphony
Chinese Calligraphy
Sketching Club
Tigerpost
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Arts

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Acting
Band
Dance
Directing
Jazz
Music
Music Theory
Public Speaking
Theater
Voice
Acting
Band
Dance
Directing
Jazz
Music
Music Theory
Public Speaking
Theater
Voice
Animation
Art History
Ceramics
Digital Imaging
Drawing
Graphic Design
Painting
Photography
Pottery
Sculpture
Studio Art
Video
Woodworking
Art
Debate
Design
Lighting Design
Multimedia
Screenwriting
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1889
Campus Size: 90 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus, Admission Travel to China, Zoom
Pre Interview: Required Vericant
School Code:
SSAT: 6036

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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 790 students, 28.00% of whom are international students.

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 Yale University, University of Pennsylvania, Johns Hopkins University, Dartmouth College and University of California: Los Angeles.
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 latest tuition for Ridley College’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Ridley College in 2024 is CAD 85,350 ~ CAD 86,050, 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 .
Where is Ridley College located?
Ridley College is located in the Ontario, Canada.
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