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Independent Boarding School in Ontario, Canada
Ridley College:
Established in 1889, Ridley College is an independent co-educational boarding and day school nestled in the heart of historic St. Catharines, Ontario. The student body of nearly 600 is 2/3 Canadian with some 30 other countries from all round the world making up the rest. Ridley College goes from grades JK through 12 with the option to pursue a PG ( Post Graduate) year and offers boarding for students beginning in grade 5. With a reputation for excellence Ridley turns out some of the brightest and most technologically aware students in the world. Ridley also has one of the finest sports programs in Canada, year after year garnering CISSA Championships and OFSAA titles. For the artiscally inclined, our facilities are expansive. From the Music department to the Mandeville Theater, students may partake in whichever area suits their strengths.
Visual Art & Technology, English, Geography, Science, History & Social Studies, Math, Health & Phys-Ed, Buisness & Computer, Dramatic Arts, Guidance, Languages, Music, Middle School Curriculum.
There are a number of public programmes that take place at Ridley, and the public has rental access t
o our facilities.
We regularly play host to events such as Teacher Professional Development Conferences, Soccer and Music camps, our own Summer Academy, Sports Tournaments, Theatrical performances, Ergometer and Rowing Championships, as well as our own Crawford and Eve Gordon - MGI Speaker Series. We also host public groups such as Tourist Groups, Rowing Teams, and School Groups, for both “day” and “residential” activities.
As mentioned, Ridley is blessed with world-class facilities that the general public has rental access to. It is very common for the school to be packed with visitors attending soccer, hockey, or basketball practices, or a local high school rowing team working out in the “Erg” room or in the pool. The St. Catharines Skating Club recently celebrated 100 years of recreational skating at the Ridley Arena (Griffith Sports Complex), and we are the primary SAT Test Centre in the Niagara region – with 6 scheduled test dates over the course of the year.
Address:
2 Ridley Road, St. Catharines, Ontario , Canada
A+ Academy
Courses / Programs
A+ World Academy is a non-profit high school that sails around the world on the Norwegian sail Ship ’Sørlandet'. Students read international curriculum (Advanced Placement courses) on board, meet different cultures around the world and live in a challenging maritime environment that fosters independence, communication, teamwork and leadership. We pride ourselves on close support of the students through a 7:1 teacher-student ratio, class sizes from 1-18 and support around the clock. We emphasise cultural understanding through encounters with people from around the world, and challenge our students daily to become the best versions of themselves.
Our program is demanding, and not for everyone. Not only are you a student at the school, but you take part in sailing a fully-rigged Tall Ship. You will be given challenging chores, but also have experiences that you will benefit from later in life. As part of a crew that needs to work together for a year, you will learn not only about sailing and seamanship, but also about cooperation, leadership and teamwork.
If you want to learn more about this challenging academic program, We’d love to meet you and talk more about the program.
Worldwide Nautical Boarding School Program for 11th & 12th Grade Students:
Core Programmes:
- English Literature and Composition
- Chinese Language & Culture or Spanish
- Art, Communication & Technology
- Physical Education
Elective Programmes:
- Science
- Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics
- Mathematics
- Social Science
- World History, Macroeconomics, Human Geography,
- Comparative Government & Politics
Signature Programme:
- The A+ Research Essay
- The A+ Learning Workshop
- The A+ Guest Lecturer Series
- The A+ Field Studies
Core Programmes:
- English Literature and Composition
- Chinese Language & Culture or Spanish
- Art, Communication & Technology
- Physical Education
Elective Programmes:
- Science
- Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics
- Mathematics
- Social Science
- World History, Macroeconomics, Human Geography,
- Comparative Government & Politics
Signature Programme:
- The A+ Research Essay
- The A+ Learning Workshop
- The A+ Guest Lecturer Series
- The A+ Field Studies
London International Academy
Courses / Programs
London International Academy (LIA) is a co-educational private boarding school for international secondary level students, located in downtown of London in the Southwestern part of Ontario, Canada. Our aim is to help international students from around the world achieve their goals of earning an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) in order to attend the North American University of their choice.Our secondary school program is flexible, with four semesters of study accompanied by a wide selection of courses. We place a great deal of effort in making sure our international students are fully prepared for their post-secondary education.
100% of our graduates received acceptance to Universities and Colleges throughout North America. Of those graduates 60% attended a "Top Ten" Canadian University, and 58% received scholarships!
Known as the “Forest City”, London is the 10th largest city in Canada and is only hours from many popular North American cities such as Toronto, Canada, Niagara Falls, Canada and Detroit, USA. It has an International Airport that serves approximately 350,000 travelers each year, making it the 12th busiest passenger airport in Canada.
Co-educational Boarding Programs for International Secondary School Students:
- Full Canadian high school curriculum leading to an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- ESL programs
- TOEFL, IELTS and COPE preparation courses
- TOEFL test center
- Summer cultural exchange program
- Individual assistance for university application
- Comfortable residence living
- Full Canadian high school curriculum leading to an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- ESL programs
- TOEFL, IELTS and COPE preparation courses
- TOEFL test center
- Summer cultural exchange program
- Individual assistance for university application
- Comfortable residence living
Shawnigan Lake School
Courses / Programs
Shawnigan Lake School is a world-class, co-educational boarding school that offers advanced placement courses for Canadian and international students in Grades 8-12. Our rural setting, on Vancouver Island north of Victoria, BC provides an idyllic location for a learning community designed to discover and develop the confidence and talents of every student. The setting is a magnificent 300-acres in a safe, clean, rural environment that boasts sweeping lawns, gorgeous gardens, and excellent boarding facilities. Shawnigan delivers a challenging university-preparatory program that sees all of its grads offered a place at the university or college of their choice. Of particular interest is the number of our grads accepted at top universities and colleges all over North America, such as Harvard, Cambridge, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, McGill, Queen's and the University of Toronto.
Co-educational Academic Boarding Programme for Grades 8-12:
- Shawnigan's academic programme is university preparatory; the curriculum meets and exceeds British Columbia Ministry of Education standards.
Further academic programmes:
- Advanced Placement Courses
- EDGE Leadership Programme
- Honours Courses
- Extra Curricular Sports Programme
- Fine Arts Programme
- Shawnigan's academic programme is university preparatory; the curriculum meets and exceeds British Columbia Ministry of Education standards.
Further academic programmes:
- Advanced Placement Courses
- EDGE Leadership Programme
- Honours Courses
- Extra Curricular Sports Programme
- Fine Arts Programme
Edu-inter French Immersion Homestays, Quebec
Courses / Programs
• Edu-inter provides homestay programs with a local Quebec French-speaking family for a full language immersion experience for high school students ages 13-17. Please note that this is not a residential school program. • Our Academic Year in French Program (10 months) and our High School Experience Program (3-6 months) aim to provide students with an in-depth French language immersion experience and the opportunity to attain a high level of fluency.
• Students are completely immersed into a local high school program, live with a French-Canadian family and participate in cultural activities and excursions.
• Quebec City is the only major city in Canada with a 100% French-speaking environment, making it the ideal place to learn French.
High School French immersion programs for teenagers ages 13-17:
• Academic Year in French Program: This program lasts 10 months from the end of August to the start of June.
• High School Semester Experience Program: This program lasts 3-6 months.
• Summer Bridge Program: This program aims to prepare students for the academic year program.
• All programs include homestay accommodation with a local French speaking host family.
• Academic Year in French Program: This program lasts 10 months from the end of August to the start of June.
• High School Semester Experience Program: This program lasts 3-6 months.
• Summer Bridge Program: This program aims to prepare students for the academic year program.
• All programs include homestay accommodation with a local French speaking host family.
Mennonite Collegiate Institute
Courses / Programs
Mennonite Collegiate Institute (MCI) is an accredited, private day and boarding school that offers grades 7 through 12 to boys and girls. The school is situated in Gretna, Manitoba, just north of the Canadian - U.S. border. and 90 minutes south of Winnipeg. MCI is not like every other high school, we pride ourselves on providing a different type of educational experience to our students. With a student body of roughly 135 students from Grades 7-12, we offer students a comfortable, safe, and caring environment in which to learn and grow. It is our aim make MCI a place where students can discover their academic, musical and athletic gifts in a Christian/Anabaptist setting. MCI is recognized and accredited by MB Education, the Canadian Council and Christian Charities.
Co-educational Day & Boarding Programs for Students in Grades 7-12:
- MCI offers all courses that the ECY branch of the Manitoba government requires for graduation.
We also provide Elective Courses:
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Music
- Futures in Business
- Dramatic Arts
- Accounting Principles
- Digital Media...
- MCI offers all courses that the ECY branch of the Manitoba government requires for graduation.
We also provide Elective Courses:
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Music
- Futures in Business
- Dramatic Arts
- Accounting Principles
- Digital Media...
Rothesay Netherwood School, New Brunswick
Courses / Programs
Rothesay Netherwood School (RNS) is a co-educational, independent university-preparatory day and boarding school for Canadian and international students in Grades 6-12. Our campus is located in Rothesay, New Brunswick, just 10 minutes from the Port City of Saint John on the east coast of Canada. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, RNS provides arts, athletic, leadership, and community service programs, integrating technology, Outward Bound adventures, and Round Square exchanges. With highly qualified and dedicated teachers, RNS challenges students to be active, compassionate, and lifelong learners who develop a greater appreciation for the world around them and the determination to make a difference. Our faculty works diligently to help students understand their potential and to prepare them to become leaders in their chosen fields. Our graduates attend the finest universities in the country and beyond.
RNS encourages students to strive for excellence, to demonstrate respect, and to develop both an enduring sense of responsible citizenship and an understanding of their place in the global community.
Day & Boarding Programs for Boys & Girls in Grades 6-12:
- Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)
- Senior School (Grades 9 - 12)
- International Baccalaurea (IB) Diploma Program (Grades 11 - 12)
- Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)
- Senior School (Grades 9 - 12)
- International Baccalaurea (IB) Diploma Program (Grades 11 - 12)