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RIDLEYCOLLEGE SCHOOL• ST. CATHARINES, ONTARIO >> Gateway: Toronto• Located approx. 90 minutes southwest from Toronto, the city of St.

Catharines forms part of the Niagara Region. • 70 minutes from Toronto / 40 minutes from Buffalo, NY • Founded in 1889 as a boys school; coeducational as of 1989• 600 students at the school; 350 live on campus • 20% international students from 25+ countries• 100% graduates attend post-secondary institution

Grade levels Grades: 7-8 (Middle School) / ages 12-13Grades 9-12 (High School) / ages 14-17 PG (Post-Graduate) / age 17-18

Programme FY LINEAR SCHOOL Full Year: September to JunePartial year study not possible

Campus 89-acre campus in residential neighbourhood

Accommodation B Boarding in school residence3 meals daily

Average Class Size 18 students (average)

ESL Available as support only

IB / AP IB Diploma Programme (grades 11/12)AP courses available in grade 12

Laptop programme mandatory

Medical Insurance mandatory School Insurance

Sports & social clubs mandatory

School uniforms mandatory - Purchase through school store

School Breaks Several long weekend breaks per year, including: - December holidays (2-3 weeks) - Spring break (2-3 weeks) Students are not permitted to remain on campus during these breaks. Accommodation arrangements are available through the school or with a CISS host family.

Special features • Excellent sports & arts programming• One of the largest boarding schools in

Ontario• Top -rated rowing team

SPORTS /

IB WORLD SCHOOL

“TERAR DUM PROSIM”: May I be consumed in service

Ridley College blends together old school traditions with modern technology and ideas. Courage of one’s convictions has been a hallmark of Ridleians since the founding of the school, and each year Ridley has been proud to produce scholar-athletes who lead by example. The Ridley school spirit is nurtured through the camaraderie of the playing field; the wisdom and dedication of the faculty; and the ultimate triumph of strong academic and moral values. Ridley students are challenged to think critically, as well as write and speak in a logical and effective fashion and most importantly, to adapt their thinking creatively to surmount obstacles not covered in textbooks.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

•CISS application including transcripts•Telephone/Skype interview •Minimum levels of English proficiency required by grade (ESL support available)•A standardized test is not required with the application, but Ridley reserves the right to request a test result (TOEFL or similar) particularly from candidates for whom English is a second language•Students appling to grade 12 should have an English proficiency equal to a TOEFL score of 550+ (80+ iBT)•NEW student orientation mandatory

ONTARIO

OTTAWA

TORONTO

Niagara Falls

NIAGARA REGIONSt. Catharines

Lake Ontario

Georgian Bay

QUEBEC

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RESIDENCE All students at Ridley are members of one of ten “Houses”, each boarding approx. 35 students. Separate houses are designated for boys and girls. Typically two boarders and one day student share a room. Each boarder has his/her own bed, desk and closet. There are washrooms and bathing facilities on each floor of each residence. All houses have a common room equipped with a TV for student use. All residences offer computer network capabilities in the rooms and common room for students to access the local-area network. Ridley offers a laundry and dry-cleaning service, and in addition there are laundry machines and electronic dryers in the basements of each house for students. A Housemaster who lives in his or her own home which is attached to the residence supervises each house, and acts as a mentor and parent to the students in his/her house. The Schmon Medical Centre offers medical attention for boarders.

ACADEMIC CURRICULUM The school operates on a linear school system and the year is divided into 3 terms: Michaelmas (September - December), Lent (January – March) and Trinity (April –June).

Middle School (grades 7-8): The role of the Middle School is to nurture children through their early stages of development and set the foundations of who they will become. Each grade is a community with a team of teachers working together for a common goal. Seven classes are scheduled daily in the areas of English, Geography, History, Mathematics, Science, Visual Arts, Music, Drama, Physical Education, Design & Technology, French and Guidance.

Upper School (grades 9-12) & PG/Post Graduate year: The core programme is designed to ensure that each student is introduced to a wide variety of disciplines and receives a well-rounded education in preparation for post-secondary education. Courses are taught on a 4-day rotation, with six 55-minute periods scheduled daily. Wednesdays and Saturdays are half-days with classes in the mornings only. Students select classes in the areas of English, Languages (French, German, Latin, Spanish), Mathematics, Sciences, Geography, History, Visual Arts, Music, Drama, Computer Technology, Business and Physical Education. AP courses are available.

The PG (Post-Graduate) year offers students the chance to pursue an exceptional extra year of pre-university studies. As of September 2012, Ridley offers the IB Diploma programme for students in grades 11-12.

COMPUTERS / LAPTOPS LAPTOP: MANDATORy Ridley students are required to use a school-designated laptop. Middle school students lease for the year, while high school students must purchase their own. Homework assignments, research and class projects are completed using the laptop. Purchases or leases must be made from Ridley College, and include a TigerFact software bundle. This ensures that all computers are the correct model and are properly formatted and fitted to comply with the school’s Intranet.

ESL The school’s ability to provide students with special attention allows Ridley to welcome international students with a solid level of ESL proficiency but who may require some ESL support. Students applying for senior level grades (grades 11 and 12) should possess an advanced level of English to succeed in the challenging academic curriculum. Upon arrival, students are assessed for their reading, listening, speaking, writing and comprehension abilities. Additional charges will be applied for this programme and billed directly to the student’s personal school account.

SPORTS AND ExTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIvITIES participation: mandatory Participation in sports and extra-curricular activities is a mandatory component of the academic life. Each term students are required to choose both a physical and social activity and may choose either competitive sports or an intramural programme. Ridley’s 89 acres of school property including a year-round ice rink, numerous playing fields, indoor swimming pool and squash courts, gymnasium, art and music rooms and newly renovated theatre allow students to excel in all sports and arts.

Sports

Badminton Basketball Cycling

Field Hockey Football Gymnastics

Ice Hockey Rowing Skiing / Snowboarding

Soccer Swimming Tennis

Track & Field Ultimate (Frisbee) Volleyball

Social Activities / The Arts Ridley has earned an excellent reputation in the Arts. Students excel in music, theatre and the fine arts.

Band (Concert & Jazz)CanoeingChoir

DebatingDrama / TheatreFitness

Leadership MusicPhotography

SnowboardingSquash

Vocal & Visual ArtsYearbook

CADETS participation: mandatory All Ridley students belong to Canada’s largest cadet corps, No. 162 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps. “Cadets” provides training for citizenship while encouraging discipline, teamwork, and offering invaluable opportunities for student leadership. For most students, Cadet Corps participation takes place in the third term, and culminates with the annual Cadet Parade and inspection in early May. Participation for all students is mandatory.

HIGH LEVEL EDUCATION - UNIVERSIT Y PREP

ARTS AND PEFORMANCE

SPORTS & RECREATION

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

FACILITIES

• 89-acre campus• Middle & Upper School• 10 residence houses• Tennis courts• Sports fields• Running track• Indoor swimming pool• Squash courts• Gymnasium

• Dining hall• Chapel• 2 Theatres• Music rooms• Art room• Science labs• Library • School store