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School 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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School Stats

Average
Current School
Boarding Tuition
CAD 84635
Day Tuition
CAD 43835
Enrollment
790
International Students
28%
Teacher Student Ratio
1:8
Class Size
18
Has IB
No

Matriculation

(2020-2022)
Ranking University/College Students
#5 Yale University 1 +
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1 +
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 +
#13 Dartmouth College 1 +
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1 +
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1 +
#23 University of Michigan 1 +
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 1 +
#27 University of Southern California 1 +
#28 New York University 1 +
#28 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 +
#34 University of California: San Diego 1 +
#34 University of Rochester 1 +
#36 University of California: Irvine 1 +
#42 Boston University 1 +
#42 Case Western Reserve University 1 +
LAC #9 Carleton College 1 +
#49 Purdue University 1 +
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 +
#57 Penn State University Park 1 +
#59 Syracuse University 1 +
#62 Rutgers University 1 +
#63 George Washington University 1 +
#68 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 +
#75 Baylor University 1 +
#79 North Carolina State University 1 +
LAC #17 Smith College 1 +
SUNY University at Buffalo 1 +
#103 Drexel University 1 +
#103 Loyola University Chicago 1 +
#103 Temple University 1 +
Arizona State University 1 +
#136 University of Tulsa 1 +
LAC #35 College of the Holy Cross 1 +
#182 University of Rhode Island 1 +
LAC #38 Skidmore College 1 +
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The New School College of Performing Arts 1 +
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University of Redlands 1 +
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2022 2021 2013-2016 2012-2015 Total
All schools 0 12 42 19
#1 Princeton University 1 + 1
#3 Harvard College 1 + 1
#6 University of Pennsylvania 1 + 1 + 2
#9 Northwestern University 1 + 1
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 + 1
#9 Brown University 1 + 1
#12 Cornell University 1 + 1
#15 University of California: Los Angeles 1 + 1
#15 University of California: Berkeley 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#21 University of Michigan 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#22 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 + 1
#24 Carnegie Mellon University 1 + 1
#24 Washington University in St. Louis 2 + 2
#28 University of California: Davis 1 + 1
#28 University of Southern California 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#28 University of California: San Diego 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#28 University of Florida 1 + 1
#33 University of California: Irvine 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#35 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#35 New York University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#40 Rutgers University 1 +admitted 1
#43 Boston University 1 +admitted 1 + 2 + 4
#47 Texas A&M University 1 + 1
#47 Penn State University Park 1 + 1 + 2
#47 University of Rochester 1 +admitted 1
#52 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 + 1
#53 Northeastern University 1 + 5 + 6
#58 University of Connecticut 1 + 1
#60 Michigan State University 2 + 2
#60 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1
#60 North Carolina State University 1 +admitted 1
#61 Purdue University 1 + 1
#66 Brigham Young University 1 + 1
#67 Syracuse University 1 + 1
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#67 George Washington University 1 + 1 + 2
#67 University of Miami 1 + 2 + 3
#76 University of Delaware 1 + 1
#82 University of California: Santa Cruz 1 + 1
#89 Southern Methodist University 1 + 1
#98 University of San Diego 1 + 1
#98 Drexel University 1 + 1
#105 American University 1 + 1 + 2
#105 University of Colorado Boulder 1 + 1
#124 University of Denver 1 + 1
#133 Miami University: Oxford 1 + 1
#142 Clark University 1 + 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2022 2021 2013-2016 2012-2015 Total
All schools 0 2 10 2
#4 Pomona College 1 + 1
#4 Swarthmore College 1 + 1
#9 Carleton College 1 +admitted 1
#16 Harvey Mudd College 1 + 1
#21 Colgate University 1 + 1
#23 Oberlin College 1 + 1
#25 Colby College 1 + 1
#27 College of the Holy Cross 1 +admitted 1
#34 Mount Holyoke College 1 + 1
#35 Occidental College 1 + 1
#38 Skidmore College 1 + 1
#39 Pitzer College 1 + 1
#46 Connecticut College 1 + 1
#72 Bard College 1 + 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2022 2021 2013-2016 2012-2015 Total
All schools 0 14 0 0
#1 University of Toronto 1 +admitted 1
#2 University of British Columbia 1 +admitted 1
#3 McGill University 1 +admitted 1
#4 McMaster University 1 +admitted 1
#8 University of Ottawa 1 +admitted 1
#9 University of Waterloo 1 +admitted 1
#12 Dalhousie University 1 +admitted 1
#13 University of Victoria 1 +admitted 1
#16 Queen's University 1 +admitted 1
#19 University of Guelph 1 +admitted 1
#25 Ryerson University 1 +admitted 1
#31 Wilfrid Laurier University 1 +admitted 1
#33 Brock University 1 +admitted 1
#35 Trent University 1 +admitted 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2022 2021 2013-2016 2012-2015 Total
All schools 9 0 0 0
#1 University of Oxford 1 + 1
#2 University of Cambridge 1 + 1
#3 University College London 1 + 1
#4 Imperial College London 1 + 1
#5 University of Edinburgh 1 + 1
#16 University of Leeds 1 + 1
#19 Newcastle University 1 + 1
#33 University of St. Andrews 1 + 1
#35 University of Bath 1 + 1

Academics

IB

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IB Chinese
IB Chinese B
IB English
IB French B
IB German
IB Spanish ab Initio
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

(25)
Badminton
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Gymnastics
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
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

(29)
Acting
Band
Dance
Directing
Jazz
Music
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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http://www.ridleycollege.com
2 Ridley Road St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 7C3 Canada
905-684-1889
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Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 6-12
Urban
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1889
Campus Size: 90 acres
Boarding Rate: 66%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus, International Admission Visits, Zoom
Pre Interview: Required Vericant
School Code:
SSAT: 6036
Spots for Chinese Students Next Year: 25 - 30

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 84,635 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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Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Ridley College is among the most popular schools, within top 475 for all schools on FindingSchool.

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Yes, here are few: Robert Land Academy, Fort Erie International Academy and Buffalo Seminary.

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