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Go to child profileFounded in 1877, Rothesay Netherwood School (RNS) is a progressive, co-ed, boarding and day school for Grades 6 to 12. We offer rigorous academics in a beautiful, safe community that is supported by low student-teacher ratios and a world-class IB curriculum. Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment where students are empowered to embrace their individuality while pursuing the greater good. Our graduates are compassionate leaders with the determination to make a difference in the world.
What learning looks like now: In September 2020, RNS resumed with in-person, full-time teaching. We stayed open for on-campus, uninterrupted, face-to-face learning for the entire 2020-2021 academic year. We continue to follow all New Brunswick Public Health protocols and procedures.
Curriculum delivery:
Living Arrangement | Grades | Delivery Model | Frequency |
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Boarding | Gr. 6 - Gr. 12 | In-person | Full-time |
Day | Gr. 6 - Gr. 12 | In-person | Full-time |
Can boarders live on-campus? Yes
RNS offers bus transferring. Service options offered are occasional rider.
The regions RNS offers busing from are:
Additional notes: We have our own bus; however, it is not used to trasport students to and from school. It is used during and after the school day, and on weekends, to take students to the city, or some type of planned event.
Varsity soccer on Fairweather field - one of five soccer pitches on campus
Varsity hockey in the Bonneycastle Arena on campus
Varsity basketball driving to the rim!
Fine arts studio
Hanging out in Kirk House
The school dates to 1877 when the brilliantly named Ezekiel Stone Wiggins founded Thompson's School, a coed day school. It teetered a bit in the early years, with changes in ownership, and direction, though in time ultimately found both its academic and financial footings. A long-standing association with Netherwood, a school for girls founded in 1894, resulted in an amalgamation between the two in 1984. Students are empowered to emerge as a self-confident individuals who have character, courage, creativity and a commitment to community. A daily advisor program ensures that each child receives high levels of emotional and social support from committed faculty and staff. The school remains true to a tradition of academic excellence, and the campus is rich with reminders of its long history. The school has also benefited from robust development, the product of a number of capital campaigns over recent decades. Between the long tradition and extensive recent development, there's frankly a lot here to love. Notably among the school's alumni is John Peters Humphrey, primary author of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Some private schools offer International Baccalaureate (IB) programming. The "Diploma Programme" is offered to students in the final two years of high school, while the "Primary Years Programme" (ages 3 to 12) and "Middle Years Programme" (ages 11 to 16) serve as preparation for the diploma program.
International curriculum & programs at RNS: Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Program | offered |
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Primary Years | |
Middle Years | |
Diploma program | |
Career-related program |
Focus |
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Academic |
Subject | offered |
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Evolution as consensus theory | |
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories | |
Evolution is not taught |
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Biology | |
Chemistry | |
Ecology | |
Geology | |
Meteorology | |
Physics | |
Physiology | |
Zoology |
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Acting | |
Dance | |
Drama/Theatre | |
Graphic Design | |
Music | |
Visual Arts |
Expressive | |
Disciplined |
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Computer science | |
Robotics | |
Web design |
Flexible pacing style | offered |
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Subject-streaming (tracking) | |
Multi-age classrooms as standard | |
Ability-grouping (in-class) as common | |
Frequent use of cyber-learning (at-their-own-pace) | |
Regular guided independent study opportunities | |
Differentiated assessment |
RNS offers no/limited support for students with learning difficulties or special needs.
Subject Type | offered |
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Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation | |
Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties |
Subject Type | offered |
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Accommodations | |
Modifications | |
Extra support |
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Curriculum delivery: Enrichment (The main focus is on enrichment. This means that while students may work at a marginally quicker pace than public school peers, the primary aim is to study subject in broader and deeper ways.)
Program | offered |
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Custom subject enrichment (special arrangement) | |
Custom curriculum compacting (special arrangement) | |
Guided independent study (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Cyber-learning opportunities (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Formalized peer coaching opportunities (specifically for gifted learners to coach others) | |
Custom subject acceleration (special arrangement) | |
Career exploration (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Project-based learning (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Mentorships (custom gifted arrangement) |
In grade Gr. 12, RNS students perform an average of 2 hours of homework per night.
6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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RNS | 30 mins | 45 mins | 60 mins | 90 mins | 90 mins | 120 mins | 120 mins |
Site Average | 39 mins | 51 mins | 55 mins | 69 mins | 80 mins | 98 mins | 107 mins |
Lettered or numbered grades | Gr. 6 to Gr. 12 |
Prose (narrative)-based feedback | Gr. 6 to Gr. 12 |
Parent-teacher meetings | Gr. 6 to Gr. 12 |
Competitive sports: 17
Recreational sports: 20
Rothesay Netherwood School offers 21 clubs and extracurricular programs.
6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
Day | $24,520 | $26,160 | $26,980 | ||||
Boarding (Domestic) | $42,930 | $43,750 | |||||
Boarding (International) | $68,300 | $69,100 |
Discounts
Discount Type | Enrolment Type | Amount |
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Full payment | Day | $500 |
Full payment | Boarding (International) | $1,000 |
Full payment | Boarding (Domestic) | $750 |
2nd child (sibling) | all students | 10% |
3rd child (sibling) | all students | 20% |
4th child (sibling) | all students | 20% |
Grade range that need-based aid is offered: | 6 to 12 |
Percentage of grade-eligible students receiving financial aid | 28% |
Average aid package size | $15,500 |
Percentage of total enrolment on financial aid | 28% |
Total aid available | $1,190,915 |
This school works with Apple Financial Inc. for processing financial applications
The completed application form
The last two years' final school reports and the most current report card
A copy of the applicant's birth certificate or passport
The completed Confidential Teacher Recommendation form
A recent photo of the student
Interview live or via Skype/Zoom/FaceTime
Copy of Immunization Record
Students entering Grades 6 through 12 are able to apply for both Atlantic Canadian Scholarships and Merit Scholarships. In order to be eligible for a scholarship, students must first submit a completed application to Rothesay Netherwood School and have an academic average of at least 85% (or equivalent) in their current school. They must complete the Scholarship Portfolio and submit it by the deadline in February.
All application documents must be submitted before consideration for a merit scholarship. This includes:
The completed application form
The last two years' final school reports and most current report card
A copy of the applicant's birth certificate
The completed Confidential Teacher Recommendation form
A recent photo of the applicant
Interview live or via Skype
For more details, visit:www.rns.cc/admission/school-fees/scholarships-and-financial-aidGrades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | Gr. 6 to Gr. 12 | Coed | Day | 160 |
Group 2 | Gr. 6 to Gr. 12 | Coed | Boarding | 150 |
Total enrolment | 310 |
Average class size | 14 to 16 |
% of international students (total enrolment) | 20% |
Number of different nationalities within student population | 22 |
Five-day boarding program offered | No |
% in boarding (grade-eligible) | 43% |
6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Day Enrollment | 16 | 18 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 16 |
Boarding Enrollment | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 24 | 39 | 42 |
Class Size | 17 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 16 |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | 6 - 12 | |
SSAT | ||
SSAT (out of province) | ||
Entrance Exam(s) | ||
Entrance Essay |
Day students: Rolling
Boarding students: Rolling
Offer mid-year entry:
Yes
Application fee: $100
Registration fee: N/A
Deposit:
N/A
This is the percentage of applicants typically accepted into the school. So if 50 students are admitted out of 100 applicants, the school has an overall acceptance rate of 50%.
Student Entry Points
This shows approximately how many openings there are likely to be in each grade in a typical year, as well as the estimated acceptance rate for each grade level.
Student Type | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
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Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 16 - 20 (85%) | 2 - 5 (85%) | 10 - 15 (85%) | 10 - 20 (75%) | 10 - 20 (70%) | 10 - 20 (70%) | 10 - 20 (70%) |
Boarding Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 2 - 4 (90%) | 2 - 5 (90%) | 2 - 10 (90%) | 10 - 30 (80%) | 10 - 20 (80%) | 10 - 20 (80%) | 10 - 20 (80%) |
Average graduating class size | 54 |
Students accepted into post-secondary studies upon graduation | 100% |
Percentage of students who attend post-secondary institutions outside of Canada | 8% |
Students who attended a Ivy+ school Number of students in the past 5 years that that attended one of Harvard, Yale, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Stanford, University of Chicago, Oxford or Cambridge (UK) | 6 |
Dalhousie University | 9% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mount Allison University | 8% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
St. Francis Xavier University | 6% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Queen's University | 5% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Western University | 5% |
Rothesay Netherwood School Graduates’ Post-Secondary Studies:
This information is not currently available.Aggregate of All Schools’ Post-Secondary Studies:
Career planning | |
Internships |
Mentorship Program | |
University counseling |
What RNS says:
Alumnus | Grad Year | Accomplishment |
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John Peters Humphrey | 1920 | Canadian legal scholar, jurist, and human rights advocate. He is most famous as the principal author of the first draft of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. |
James K. Irving | 1946 | Atlantic Canadian Businessman, leading member of the Irving Family and head of J.D. Irving Ltd. Empire (pulp, paper, shipbuilding). |
Arthur L. Irving | 1948 | Atlantic Canadian Businessman, leading member of the Irving Family and head of Irving Oil Ltd. Empire (oil and gas). |
Gordon L. Fairweather | 1940 | Prominent Canadian lawyer and former federal and provincial politician and the first commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission. |
Derek Oland | 1957 | Atlantic Canadian Businessman, leading member of the Oland Family and head of Moosehead Breweries, largest 100% Canadian-owned brewery. |
John E. Irving | 1950 | Atlantic Canadian Businessman, leading member of the Irving Family and head of multiple Irving group of companies. |
The Hon. Richard Hatfield | 1948 | The longest serving Premier of New Brunswick. |
Liam O’Brien | 2012 | Hockey Forward with the Washington Capitals (NHL) / Hershey Bears (AHL). |
Mary (Frink) Oland | 1932 | Matriarch / business founder/owner of the Oland Breweries / Moosehead Breweries empire. |
Patricia Pearson | 1981 | Canadian Author, granddaughter of former Prime Minister Lester P. Pearson. |
Barbara Pratt | 1980 | Canadian Artist, daughter of Canadian Artists Mary Pratt and Christopher Pratt. |
Ned Pratt | 1982 | Canadian Artist/Photographer, son of Canadian Artists Mary Pratt and Christopher Pratt. |
Rupert D. Turnbull | 1917 | Well-known international artist. |
Nancy (Ellis) Stevens | 1952 | Canadian artist. |
Frances O’Malley | 1962 | Canadian / Irish Artist. |
Christopher Harris | 1959 | Canadian photographer/artist. |
Robin MacNeill | 1949 | Former NBC News anchor, co-anchor of The MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour, PBS. |
Russell Wangersky | 1980 | Canadian Author. |
William A. Wallace | 1909 | Canadian Architect. |
Almost a century and a half ago, Rothesay Netherwood School (RNS) was established as a place where students would receive an education of excellence that would meet their individual interests, abilities, passions, and needs. I am proud to say that this tradition continues today.
RNS is a small school with a big reputation worldwide. We are an independent, co-educational boarding and day school for students in Grades 6 to12 that is situated on the tree-lined banks of the majestic Kennebecasis River in the charming town of Rothesay, New Brunswick. We offer a rigorous academic program and extraordinary life experiences to a diverse student body that hails from both Canada and around the world.
We are a school that is distinctive in so many ways. We provide a safe and nurturing learning environment that presents students with unparalleled opportunities to make an impact on our extraordinary 125-acre campus as well as in the nearby community. Our vibrant and fully integrated academic, residential, and co-curricular experience is sustained by a diverse and exceptional faculty and staff that is 100% committed to celebrating, supporting, and challenging every one of our students so they can be their best.
Please feel free to reach out to us should you require other information before you choose where your child will be pursuing their path. I look forward to the possibility of your family being an active part of our community.
Does Rothesay Netherwood School have good reviews?
You can read 13 reviews about Rothesay Netherwood School via this link.
What schools do graduates go to?
The five most popular colleges or universities graduates from Rothesay Netherwood School attend are: Dalhousie University, Mount Allison University, Queen's University, St. Francis Xavier University, Western University.
When is the application deadline for Rothesay Netherwood School?
The application deadline for day students is typically open year-round based on availability. The application deadline for boarding students is typically open year-round based on availability. More application details are available here.
What is the acceptance rate at Rothesay Netherwood School?
The overall acceptance rate at Rothesay Netherwood School is 85%. This rate varies depending on the grade. More details about acceptance rates per grade are here.
What is the curriculum pace at Rothesay Netherwood School?
Rothesay Netherwood School has a Standard-enriched approach to curriculum pace (as opposed to Accelerated or Student-paced). Learn more about curriculum pace here.
How many students attend Rothesay Netherwood School?
There are 310 students enrolled at Rothesay Netherwood School from Gr. 6 to Gr. 12. 20% are international students. 160 are Day students. 150 are Boarding students. More details about enrollment are available here.
Does Rothesay Netherwood School offer busing?
Yes
Do students at Rothesay Netherwood School wear uniforms?
Yes
Does Rothesay Netherwood School offer a hot lunch program?
Yes
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