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New Brunswick boarding schools

The heart of Canada's educational tradition.

Here’s the OUR KIDS guide to boarding schools in New Brunswick—your starting point for exploring residential education in the province. Boarding schools in New Brunswick combine strong academics with community life, giving students the opportunity to build independence, responsibility, and meaningful connections.

On this page, we highlight boarding schools in the province of New Brunswick, including in Riverview. These schools provide a structured environment where students can balance studies with athletics, arts, and extracurricular activities that enrich their overall development.

For more than 30 years, OUR KIDS has connected families with schools across Canada, sharing trusted insights into what makes each program distinctive. On OurKids.net, you’ll find detailed school profiles, authentic reviews, comparison tools, and expert resources to guide your decision. For a complete overview of boarding in Canada, including information about admissions, please guide to Boarding schools.

2. Choosing a school

Our boarding school guide has advice specific to finding boarding schools in Canada. For insights that are more general (on how to evaluate school options) we recommend you review our hub on choosing a school. You can also read our guides to questions to ask private schools and questions students get asked at school interviews.

Private school expos

Private school expos are ideal launching pads for your school-finding journey. All expos are held in the fall at a number of centres across Canada. There are three expos hosted in Ontario, one in Toronto, one in Halton-Peel, and one in Ottawa. Expos are also held each fall in Vancouver, Montreal, and Calgary. All are opportunities to speak with administrators from leading boarding schools within the regions in which the expos are held.

Upcoming open house events

Attending open houses is obviously a great way to learn more about a school and get a feel for the environment. For some advice on open house visits, go here. For questions to ask that are specific to boarding programs, refer to our main boarding school hub.

3. What is the cost of boarding schools in New Brunswick?

Broadly speaking, the cost of boarding schools in New Brunswick reflects overall private school tuition in Canada, with additional premiums to cover housing, meals, and 24/7 supervision. These added costs make boarding school tuition higher than day school tuition, but they also include a wide range of services and experiences unique to boarding life.

Many private boarding schools in New Brunswick offer financial aid options to make tuition more accessible. Support may come in the form of bursaries, scholarships, or tuition assistance. Most scholarships are merit-based—awarded for achievements in academics, athletics, or the arts—while bursaries are typically needs-based. Larger and more established schools often provide the most extensive financial aid, with the goal of attracting a diverse and talented student body.

You can read more about boarding school financial aid and scholarships in our dedicated guide.

Below, you’ll find the range of tuition costs for New Brunswick boarding schools:

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Boarding schools in New Brunswick are part of a rich academic tradition that stretches back well before Canadian Confederation. The oldest boarding school in Canada, King’s Collegiate School (now King’s-Edgehill School), was founded in 1788 by United Empire Loyalists. King’s and other schools in the region take pride in this heritage, preserving traditions while preparing students for the future.

At the same time, behind the ivy-covered walls are classrooms equipped with cutting-edge programs and approaches. For example, Rothesay-Netherwood offers a full suite of globally recognized academic options, including the International Baccalaureate (IB) and Round Square, placing it on par with the best boarding schools worldwide.

Graduation requirements in New Brunswick

High school graduation requirements are determined by the New Brunswick Department of Education. To earn a New Brunswick High School Graduation Diploma, students must complete at least 20 credits, with a minimum of 5 credits at the Grade 12 level. Each credit represents the successful completion of a full course of study. Core requirements include English, history, mathematics, science, fine arts, and life role development. Electives give students the flexibility to explore their interests while meeting provincial standards.