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Ridley College
PO Box 3013 2 Ridley Road, St Catharines, Canada - View a map of this school Map tel:9056841889
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  School Notes Overview:

• Founded in 1889 • Co-educational since 1973 • Over 30 countries represented • Campus-wide wireless Internet access • Macintosh laptop computer integration • Outstanding athletic tradition • Strong programs in music, drama, dance and visual arts


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Definition of Terms
Ridley College
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory
Grades (Boarding) Grades 5-12, PG
Grades (Day) Grades 1-12, PG
School Type Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes
Academics and Faculty  
Saturday Classes Yes
Classroom Dress Code Formal
Average Class Size 17
Teacher : Student ratio 1:10
Number of AP Courses Offered 12
ESL Courses Offered Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 27%
Summer Program Offered Yes
   
Finances  
Endowment Size $25 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $41,580
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $23,600
Percent Students on Financial Aid 30%
Average financial aid grant $ 12,000
   
Admission  
Application Deadline None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate 75%
Director of Admissions Marilyn Martin
Associate Director of Admissions Bruce Mutch
Course Listings:
List of courses offered Link to List of Courses
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 24

Interscholastic Sports
Alpine SkiingBadminton
BasketballCrew
Cross CountryCycling
DanceDrill Team
EquestrianFencing
Field HockeyFootball
GolfGymnastics
Ice HockeyRugby
SnowboardingSoccer
SquashSwimming
TennisTrack and Field
Ultimate FrisbeeVolleyball
 
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School Notes:
  • Over the past 120 years, Ridley has earned an international reputation for preparing young men and women for university studies and responsible, fulfilling lives. The school’s 100 plus acre campus is located an hour’s drive from Toronto and 20 minutes west of Niagara Falls.
  • Superior facilities include a 350-seat performing-arts centre, modern classrooms and labs, a beautiful Gothic chapel, ice hockey arena, two gymnasia, swimming pool, squash and tennis courts, 10 playing fields, dance and fitness studios, and a fibre-optic network linking hundreds of computers.
  • Students have Internet access from residences and classrooms; a laptop computer initiative is fully implemented.
  • Dozens of competitive and recreational sports and activities are offered.
  • The curriculum is advanced-level and non-semestered, and is augmented by AP courses and SAT preparation.
  • Almost all Ridley graduates proceed directly to Canadian and American universities.
  • Financial assistance to 30% of student body exceeds $2.2 million.
  • Profile last updated: 09/30/2008
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