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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.

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Visual Art & Technology, English, Geography, Science, History & Social Studies, Math, Health & Phys-Ed, Business & Computer, Dramatic Arts, Guidance, Languages, Music, Middle School Curriculum.

School Life:

Photo of Boarding School in Canada - Ontario Independent CollegeAs a University Preparatory School, the pursuit of Academe is our core business. Toward that end, you are expected to develop your academic talents to the fullest and investigate widely the many areas of study which are open to you.

Attending Ridley gives you access to an extensive menu of courses from the Ontario Academic Curriculum and various Advanced Placement courses. As you move into the senior grades, University and programme choices will become important, and you will be able to fine tune your course load in order to prepare yourself for the next level. You can also enhance your candidacy for University placement by competing in a variety of Academic contests, taking AP courses, or by getting involved in debating or public speaking. There are also many academic prizes that are awarded to students that perform at a high level. Academic prizes and awards of distinction will also enhance your value to Universities. Many Ridleians benefit from this and are successful at achieving significant university awards and scholarships.

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Address: 2 Ridley Road, St. Catharines, Ontario , Canada
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