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
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
- Dec 14, 2023
- 08:00 am to 09:00 am
- Online
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
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
- Jan 16, 2024
- 09:00 am to 10:00 am
- Online
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.
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
- Feb 3, 2024
- 09:00 am to 11:00 am
- Online
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!
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
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Ridley College2 Ridley Road
St. Catharines, ON, L2R 7C3
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!
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
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.
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 College2 Ridley Road
St. Catharines, ON, L2R 7C3
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
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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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: $3,000
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%
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 |
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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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