Ridley College ADMISSIONS
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Upcoming Events & Deadlines
Virtual Open House - This is Ridley!
Interested in a Ridley education? Want to learn more about what it’s like to be a student at Ridley College?
Join Ridley's Headmaster, faculty and other members of the Ridley community on Zoom for this virtual information session on all aspects of life at Ridley. Topics will include boarding, the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme, guidance and university placement, athletics, arts, activities, well-being, and virtual campus tours.
Virtual Open House - This is Ridley!
Ridley College Open House
- Feb 4, 2023
- 09:00 am to 11:00 am
- Online
Interested in a Ridley education? Want to learn more about what it’s like to be a student at Ridley College?
Join Ridley's Headmaster, faculty and other members of the Ridley community on Zoom for this virtual information session on all aspects of life at Ridley. Topics will include boarding, the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme, guidance and university placement, athletics, arts, activities, well-being, and virtual campus tours.
Virtual Open House - This is Ridley!
Interested in a Ridley education? Want to learn more about what it’s like to be a student at Ridley College?
Join Ridley's Headmaster, faculty and other members of the Ridley community on Zoom for this virtual information session on all aspects of life at Ridley. Topics include boarding, the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme, guidance and university placement, athletics, arts, activities, well-being, and virtual campus tours.
Virtual Open House - This is Ridley!
Ridley College Open House
- Feb 4, 2023
- 09:00 pm to 11:00 pm
- Online
Interested in a Ridley education? Want to learn more about what it’s like to be a student at Ridley College?
Join Ridley's Headmaster, faculty and other members of the Ridley community on Zoom for this virtual information session on all aspects of life at Ridley. Topics include boarding, the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme, guidance and university placement, athletics, arts, activities, well-being, and virtual campus tours.
Family Reading Evening (JK to Grade 8)
Make time to read as a family! Join Ridley teachers and special guest authors for engaging activities that will reignite your love of reading together - just in time for Family Day weekend!
Registration is now open!
Family Reading Evening (JK to Grade 8)
Ridley College Other Event
- Feb 15, 2023
- 04:30 pm to 07:00 pm
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Ridley College Campus2 Ridley Road
St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 7C3
Make time to read as a family! Join Ridley teachers and special guest authors for engaging activities that will reignite your love of reading together - just in time for Family Day weekend!
Registration is now open!
Grade 9 Information Session for Prospective Students
Hear from the Head of Upper School, Guidance, and Admissions to learn more about the exciting opportunities in High School. Panel will take place during the event.
Grade 9 Information Session for Prospective Students
Ridley College Other Event
- Feb 22, 2023
- 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm
- Online
Hear from the Head of Upper School, Guidance, and Admissions to learn more about the exciting opportunities in High School. Panel will take place during the event.
Application Deadline for Upper School Day Students (Grades 9 to PG)
Due to high demand and a competitive application process, Ridley can no longer offer rolling admissions for day applicants in our Upper School.
The application deadline for September 2023 entry is February 22nd, 2023. Decisions will be released to students on March 1st, 2023.
If space permits, we will accept applications until March 27th, 2023 and the second round of decisions will be released on April 3rd, 2023.
All successful day student applicants will be placed in our waitpool until decisions are released on the dates above.
Application Deadline for Upper School Day Students (Grades 9 to PG)
Ridley College Application Deadline
- Feb 22, 2023
- 12:00 am to 12:00 am
- Online
Due to high demand and a competitive application process, Ridley can no longer offer rolling admissions for day applicants in our Upper School.
The application deadline for September 2023 entry is February 22nd, 2023. Decisions will be released to students on March 1st, 2023.
If space permits, we will accept applications until March 27th, 2023 and the second round of decisions will be released on April 3rd, 2023.
All successful day student applicants will be placed in our waitpool until decisions are released on the dates above.
Immigration Support for International Students
Join Ridley Admissions staff and our colleagues at International Student Guardianship Canada for an overview of Study Permits, visitor visas, custodianship and more! Learn what documents you need to study at Ridley and how to make your travel to Canada as smooth as possible.
Immigration Support for International Students
Ridley College Other Event
- Mar 9, 2023
- 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm
- Online
Join Ridley Admissions staff and our colleagues at International Student Guardianship Canada for an overview of Study Permits, visitor visas, custodianship and more! Learn what documents you need to study at Ridley and how to make your travel to Canada as smooth as possible.
Saturday Play Date (JK to Grade 6)
Join Ridley's Headmaster, Head of Lower School (JK - Grade 8), teachers and current students to learn about Ridley's IB Programme and our internationally recognized Wellbeing Programme. After a tour of our campus stay to enjoy refreshments and free play on our natural playscape.
Saturday Play Date (JK to Grade 6)
Ridley College Other Event
- May 6, 2023
- 09:00 am to 11:00 am
-
Ridley College Campus2 Ridley Road
St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 7C3
Join Ridley's Headmaster, Head of Lower School (JK - Grade 8), teachers and current students to learn about Ridley's IB Programme and our internationally recognized Wellbeing Programme. After a tour of our campus stay to enjoy refreshments and free play on our natural playscape.
Admissions Requirements
| Assessment | Required | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| Interview | JK - 12 | |
| SSAT | ||
| SSAT (out of province) | ||
| Entrance Exam(s) | ||
| Entrance Essay | 4 - 12 |
Ridley College admissions deadlines and fees
Day students: Rolling
Boarding students: Rolling
Offer mid-year entry:
No
Application fee: $100
Registration fee: $3,500
Deposit:
N/A
What Ridley College says about their admissions requirements:
The SSAT is only a requirement for those students applying for a merit-based scholarship.
Registration Fee for Domestic Boarders: $3500 and International Boarders $4000
Acceptance
Learn about the percentage of students typically accepted into Ridley College. This can help you gauge your chances of getting into this school. For instance, a 95% acceptance rate means a school is relatively easy to get into, while a 10% acceptance rate means it will be difficult to get into.
Ridley College acceptance rate: 61%
Ridley College student entry points
Schools accept different numbers of students at different grade levels. Learn how many students are accepted into Ridley College at each grade level.
| Student Type | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boarding Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What type of student Ridley College is looking for:
The Ridley Admissions Committee looks for students who are engaged and motivated individuals. The Committee looks for students who demonstrate potential to make a positive contribution to the Ridley community and who will take advantage of the many opportunities available at the school - in the classroom and boarding houses, as well as in the arts, athletics, leadership, and community service activities. Students who are well-rounded, open-minded, enthusiastic, and academically-focused are encouraged to apply.
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