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Our son had an excellent experience at RNS. The small class size and sense of community are th... The leadership at RNS is excellent. The administration does an outstanding job of facilitating all of the necessary steps involved in registration, course selection and orientation to campus life. The staff and administration... There is a great advantage to having smaller class sizes. The teacher/student ratio is low. This is very beneficial for students to get the opportunity to participate in class, whether it be discussions, offering opinions or ... Academics at RNS are outstanding. There is so much thought and effort put into all the classes, the students are motivated to step out of their comfort zone and get involved with things they might not have in a class with twi... The student body is small. There is a sense of community. The senior students assume leadership roles. This benefits the younger students who have role-models to look up to and the more senior students who aspire to be exce... Students are welcomed to Rothesay Netherwood School and they can feel the sense of community from the very first visit. The campus setting is beautiful and the character of the buildings gives it a very inviting feel. The ent... RNS is set in a lovely residential area in Rothesay NB. The students are welcome in the community and the campus is within walking distance of Rothesay's business district. The students do go off campus for different supervise... Applying for admission was streamlined. There is someone readily available to answer both our questions, and our son's questions. Prospective students and parents are encouraged to go for a tour of the school and campus whic... |
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We have had 3 children attend RNS for grades 10-12. Our children have really enjoyed all the o... The school has an outstanding leadership structure. The Head of School, Head of House, personal advisor and teachers all work together to monitor the school environment and ensure each individual student is properly supported... The teachers at RNS are excellent. The first day our children attended RNS they immediately commented about the quality of the teachers saying things like: "They explain things so well it is really easy to understand difficu... The academic program at RNS was the most important criteria for us when deciding to send our children to a private school. RNS offers the IB curriculum which provides students with a higher level, more inclusive academic base... RNS has approximately 300 students from grades 6-12. The students are very welcoming and all-inclusive. Every fall, a couple of grade 12 students take on the challenge of naming every student in the school! Thus really demo... Our children have really enjoyed life at RNS. Going to a private school may mean leaving behind your friends and family but our children have found many new friends and family-type relationships. Being away from home has hel... RNS is located in the community of Rothesay, 10 minutes from the city of Saint John. Rothesay is a very peaceful community along a river with beautiful water views. The campus is on a beautifully treed lot. Students often h... The application process was very straightforward. We attended the school one day for a tour, met with the sports coaches and our children attended a couple of classes. The admissions team answered all our questions and helpe... Like most schools, RNS hosts university information sessions. For a couple of months in the fall, different universities attend RNS and present information on their university to grade 11 and 12 students. Students on the spo... |
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We had two kids at school, a girl from grade 6 until grade 8 and a boy from grade 9 till grade ... As a parent, I consider that one of the strongest aspects of the school is communication. There are several ways to do so (online tool, email, phone or in person!). Availability is 24/7. They get to know your son/daughter pre... As always, the preparation of different teachers vary. Their overall quality is high although sometimes you can think they can push the kids a little bit harder.
What we liked is that the philosophy or culture of the teachin... The academic program is really strong. And it offers lots of opportunities. Our experience is mainly in the science aspect and we know that math, physics and chemistry are really strong and prepare the student very well for t... Student body is around 330. There is an amazing mix of local, Canadian and international students. A mix that gives the opportunity to learn about other cultures and develop friendships that will last all the children´s life... RNS Campus is amazing and it is also located close by to a beautiful forest area full of paths that can be enjoyed all academic year long. Sport and art facilities are first class and as mentioned before there is always someth... The school is located in a beautiful spot, within walking distance to a safe and organized neighbourhood that includes access to some shopping. There is accessibility to malls, town (Saint John), and airport through bus or ta... The application process is really straightforward. The admissions team will help you with anything you might need. They will give you all the facilities necessary. This has been our experience.
I would recommend a visit and ... Based on our experience this is one of the strongest processes that the school has. Our son was able to fulfill his project of remaining in Canada to pursue his Engineering studies. All his journey was supported by his teacher... |
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My son and daughter attended RNS for grades 10-12. For each of them, the major impact of RNS h... My experience with the RNS administration team has been very positive.
Communication is frequent, transparent, and encouraged. The administration is extremely approachable. Discipline is handled through a teaching lens, to ... At RNS, teachers are extremely knowledgeable about content areas. From my observations, their expectations are that students will assume responsibility for coursework, including advocating for themselves when they need suppor... The academic program at Rothesay Netherwood School is quite rigorous. Offering only International Baccalaureate (IB) courses, the students are expected to complete a significant amount of work independently, and manage their ... The diversity of the student body at Rothesay Netherwood School is one of their strengths. Students from various countries and backgrounds, balanced with students from across Canada, combine to allow for an expanded sense of ... School life at Rothesay Netherwood School provides a balance of structured options, mandatory activities and downtime to hang out with friends. Dorm activities were always popular, and provided chances for them to hang out wi... The setting of Rothesay Netherwood School is ideal. In addition to a beautiful campus, there are numerous walking and hiking trails which the students use, especially Spyglass Lookoff. As well, there is a shuttle service to ... The administration staff was very helpful with the application process, and followed up to ensure that all necessary documentation was submitted. I would recommend a campus visit to anyone considering applying to Rothesay Net... One of the major factors in considering Rothesay Netherwood School was the support of the university placement officer. At the first closing ceremony I attended, the number of scholarships awarded and the variety of post-seco... |
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My son appreciated the welcoming community at Rothesay and the chance to make friends from many... The leadership is invested in ensuring all students have a safe and exceptional experience at the school. The size of the school population and the structure lends itself to a more closely-knit community where everyone knows ... The quality of the teachers has never been in question for us. They are passionate about helping the students learn in very engaging and creative ways, when possible. For example, the digital media students played a role in ... Strengths in this school lie in:
a) the desire of the teachers to reach each student and bring out their academic capabilities, recognizing their differences in learning styles;
b) the experiences many of the teachers have f... Depending on the year Rothesay has between 275-300 students. There is always an upbeat feel on campus when you visit, students are smiling and friendly. There is friendly but serious competition between the four houses throu... It is my sense that the students enjoy attending Rothesay Netherwood. In his first year attending the school, my son made new friends and found some mentors in the staff and faculty group. When we picked him up at the end of... The school is situated on its own campus "up the Hill". It is surrounded mainly by nature. The community seems to be a benefactor of the school because of the involvement in volunteering by students and faculty/staff.
Stude... We first learned about Rothesay Netherwood by attending an information session in our city hosted by one of the Recruitment staff. We attended that session because we knew friends whose children had already attended the schoo... My son had the opportunity to attend university information sessions on campus and to talk to faculty who guide students through the process each year. The school was very supportive of scheduling times for students to visit ... |
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Our daughters have really enjoyed the relationships they have developed with teachers and staff... RNS works hard to create a positive environment for students. There are regular communication emails to inform students and parents of events and deadlines. Any issues we have had, albeit not many, have been addressed in a p... Teachers are the heart of RNS. Most teachers work incredibly hard and have a solid understanding of the curriculum they are teaching. They are dedicated to helping students succeed academically.
Parent-Teacher meetings ar... Students learn very quickly that they have to stay on top of assignments. For the most part, the academic culture is positive where students learn that everyone has strengths and weaknesses. Assessments are not just based on... The campus is set on 200 acres. It is beautiful and lush, complete with hiking trails and several playing fields. The small size, diverse cultures, house teams make RNS a great place to make friends from all over the world. ... When we asked our daughter why she wanted to attend RNS, she said it was because she felt like she was a somebody, not just a number. She said she wanted to be part of a school community. When your child doesn't complain abo... The towns of Rothesay and Quispamsis are safe and caring communities. RNS, set up on a beautiful hill in the heart of the town, provides an excellent balance of being both an island and a place where students can venture off ... We have fond memories of the Open House we attended in the Fall of 2011. We had a grade 12 student tour us and spent over an hour showing us each building and highlighting what RNS had to offer. Returning home my daughter as... Our daughter was fortunate to develop a high level of respect for her university counsellor. She appreciated her attention to detail, knowledge of universities, and deadlines and had no difficulty applying to her universities... |
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To say that my daughter's life was transformed by attending Rothesay Netherwood School is not a... I definitely felt more informed and included as a parent when my child was boarding away from home at RNS than I did when she attended public school 15 km from our house! The Leadership at RNS radiates positivity and a "can d... My child entered RNS in grade 11 having had a very poor education in grades 6 - 10. The teachers at RNS immediately recognized the challenges that Grace was facing in the IB program and were unbelievably supportive of her att... With my child currently working on her first semester of university exclusively through online platforms; I can say with certainty that RNS prepares its graduates for life's next steps. An independent work ethic and the confi... Our family's first impression of RNS was of a close-knit, happy family on the hill. As with all families, there are challenging moments, but overall students and staff are a smiling and inclusive group of people who welcome e... My child can not say enough good things about her RNS experience! She truly loved her time on the Hill and proudly wears her RNS clothing on a regular basis, even as others are sporting clothes from the universities they are ... RNS is a valued part of the broader community. The school grounds are a very safe and beautiful place, but community assets are also utilized on a regular basis in a well-supervised fashion. My daughter went to a local gym to... Start early - as more people discover RNS I expect the waiting list will get longer!! We were encouraged to visit the campus and reach out with follow up questions when our daughter was considering RNS. She was paired up wit... This is definitely a strength of the RNS team! 100% university acceptance for RNS graduates. Beginning in grade 11, each student spends time with the guidance team. General interests and specific university programs are exp... |
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I had an incredible and transformative experience from attending Rothesay Netherwood School (RN... While I attended RNS, our headmaster, Mr. Paul Kitchen, was one of the most senior and experienced heads of school in Canada. His school experience and vision were an incredible asset, and I still remember some of his mantras.... RNS is blessed to have a team of dedicated educators, most of whom live right on school grounds. For them, teaching seemed more of a life than just a job. As well, the small class sizes really provided me the extra attention I... RNS provides students with a very rigorous, well-rounded education. The culture was collegial and encouraged teamwork, discussion, and the sharing of knowledge. As a small school, I appreciated that teachers could coordinate a... When I studied at RNS, there were approximately 250 students split from grades 6-12. The senior class was the largest, with around 45 students total. The students came from across Canada and over a dozen countries, including G... I was so excited when I was accepted to RNS and absolutely loved going to school there, as did my peers. Students were grouped into four houses, and there was a friendly rivalry between the houses during school competitions. S... RNS is located in the incredibly beautiful and affluent community of Rothesay, New Brunswick. The school is very independent and is a bit of a bubble onto itself. However, half the student body are day students, and the school... I was scouted to attend RNS by a recruiter seeking out top students in Atlantic Canada. The process was very exciting for my family and me as no one in my family had ever attended a boarding school. I also applied for and won ... RNS has University Placement Coordinators who meet with students individually to help them plan their career goals, identify universities and programs, and assist them with their applications. When I attended the school, senio... |
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