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Ridley College ADMISSIONS

Private schools in Canada have admissions policies, and they require application materials. These may include letters of application, application fees, essays, and tests (such as the SSAT). Many schools also require interviews with prospective students. Schools also use different criteria for evaluating student applications, have different acceptance rates, and target different kinds of students. To improve your child’s chances of acceptance, find out everything you can about a school’s admissions policies and how they assess applicants.

Upcoming Events & Deadlines

 Dec 14, 2023
 08:00 am to 09:00 am

Summer Boarding Programmes Information Session

Join us for a quick session to learn about the unique Summer Boarding experience Ridley College offers this upcoming summer of 2024! A Q&A session will follow the presentation.

Summer Boarding Programmes Information Session

Ridley College Other Event

Join us for a quick session to learn about the unique Summer Boarding experience Ridley College offers this upcoming summer of 2024! A Q&A session will follow the presentation.

 Jan 16, 2024
 09:00 am to 10:00 am

Summer Boarding Programmes Information Session

Join us for a quick session to learn about the unique Summer Boarding experience Ridley College offers this upcoming summer of 2024! A Q&A session will follow the presentation.

Summer Boarding Programmes Information Session

Ridley College Other Event

Join us for a quick session to learn about the unique Summer Boarding experience Ridley College offers this upcoming summer of 2024! A Q&A session will follow the presentation.

 Feb 3, 2024
 09:00 am to 11:00 am

Open House - This is Ridley!

Join Ridley’s Headmaster, faculty and other members of the Ridley Community for several virtual information sessions covering all aspects of life at Ridley, including boarding, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme, guidance & university placement, athletics, arts, activities, wellbeing and virtual tours of our campus. Feel free to attend only the sessions you wish!

Open House - This is Ridley!

Ridley College Open House

Join Ridley’s Headmaster, faculty and other members of the Ridley Community for several virtual information sessions covering all aspects of life at Ridley, including boarding, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme, guidance & university placement, athletics, arts, activities, wellbeing and virtual tours of our campus. Feel free to attend only the sessions you wish!

 Feb 13, 2024
 04:30 pm to 07:00 pm

JK-Grade 6 Family Reading Evening

Make time to read as a family! Join Ridley teachers and a special guest author for engaging activities that will reignite your love of reading together - just in time for Family Day weekend!

JK-Grade 6 Family Reading Evening

Ridley College Other Event

  • Feb 13, 2024
  • 04:30 pm to 07:00 pm
  • Ridley College
    2 Ridley Road
    St. Catharines, ON, L2R 7C3
Learn More

Make time to read as a family! Join Ridley teachers and a special guest author for engaging activities that will reignite your love of reading together - just in time for Family Day weekend!

 Feb 23, 2024
 12:00 am to 12:00 am

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 2024 entry is Friday, February 23, 2024. Decisions will be released to students on March 1st, 2024.

Families applying for Tuition Assistance must complete their Apple application by Wednesday, February 14, 2024. 

 

Application Deadline for Upper School Day Students (Grades 9 to PG)

Ridley College Application Deadline

  • Feb 23, 2024
  • 12:00 am to 12:00 am
  • Online
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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 2024 entry is Friday, February 23, 2024. Decisions will be released to students on March 1st, 2024.

Families applying for Tuition Assistance must complete their Apple application by Wednesday, February 14, 2024. 

 

 May 11, 2024
 09:00 am to 12:00 pm

JK-Grade 6 Saturday Play Date — Arts Theme

If you're considering an application to Ridley for JK-Grade 6, bring your children and join our teachers for a fun and engaging activity and a look inside the Primary Years Programme at Ridley. We’ll end the event with free play on Ridley’s Natural Playscape.

JK-Grade 6 Saturday Play Date — Arts Theme

Ridley College Other Event

  • May 11, 2024
  • 09:00 am to 12:00 pm
  • Ridley College
    2 Ridley Road
    St. Catharines, ON, L2R 7C3
Learn More

If you're considering an application to Ridley for JK-Grade 6, bring your children and join our teachers for a fun and engaging activity and a look inside the Primary Years Programme at Ridley. We’ll end the event with free play on Ridley’s Natural Playscape.

Admissions Requirements

AssessmentRequiredGrades
InterviewJK - 12
SSAT
SSAT (out of province)
Entrance Exam(s)
Entrance Essay4 - 12

Ridley College admissions deadlines and fees

Day students: Rolling
Boarding students: Rolling
Offer mid-year entry: No

Application fee: $100
Registration fee: $3,000
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. 

Application Fees

  • Domestic: $100
  • International: $200

Registration Fees

Domestic Day:

  • JK-Grade 4: $1,250
  • Grade 5-8: $1,850
  • Grade 9-12: $3,000

Domestic Boarding: $3,500

International Boarding: $4,000 (one-time registration fee) + $4,500 (estimated incidental fees) = $8,500 (total confirmation fee (non-refundable))

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%

Day Boarding

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.

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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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