Ridley College.

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Ridley College

Introduction

Founded in 1889 Co-educational since 1973 Over 30 countries represented Campus-wide wireless Internet access Macintosh laptop computer integration Outstanding athletic tradition Strong programs in music, drama, dance and visual arts

Overview:	Ridley College
School Focus	College Preparatory
Grades (Boarding)	Grades Pre-K-12, PG
School Type	Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students	Yes

Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes	Yes
Classroom Dress Code	Formal
Average Class Size	20
Teacher : Student ratio	1:10
Number of AP Courses Offered	12
ESL Courses Offered	Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree	27%
Summer Program Offered	Yes

Finances
Endowment Size	$25 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students)	$42,415
Yearly Tuition (Day Students)	$23,840
Tuition International Students	$45,920
Tuition 5 day boarding	$26,975
Percent Students on Financial Aid	35%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$12,000

Admission
Application Deadline	None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate	75%
Director of Admissions	Andrew T. Weller

Course Listings:
List of courses offered	Link to List of Courses

Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered	23
	Interscholastic Sports
	Badminton	Basketball
	Crew	Cross Country
	Cycling	Dance
	Drill Team	Equestrian
	Fencing	Field Hockey
	Football	Golf
	Gymnastics	Ice Hockey
	Rugby	Soccer
	Softball	Squash
	Swimming	Tennis
	Track and Field	Ultimate Frisbee
	Volleyball

Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations	1
	Extracurriculars
	Curling

School Notes

Over the past 120 years, Ridley has earned an international reputation for preparing young men and women for university studies and responsible, fulfilling lives. The school 100 plus acre campus is located an hour drive from Toronto and 20 minutes west of Niagara Falls.
Superior facilities include a 350-seat performing-arts centre, modern classrooms and labs, a beautiful Gothic chapel, ice hockey arena, two gymnasia, swimming pool, squash and tennis courts, 10 playing fields, dance and fitness studios, and a fibre-optic network linking hundreds of computers.
Students have Internet access from residences and classrooms; a laptop computer initiative is fully implemented.
Dozens of competitive and recreational sports and activities are offered.
The curriculum is advanced-level and non-semestered, and is augmented by AP courses and SAT preparation.
Almost all Ridley graduates proceed directly to Canadian and American universities.
Financial assistance to 30% of student body exceeds $2.2 million.
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- David Dodge - Former Governor of the Bank of Canada
- Colm Feore - Actor
- Sam McGlone - Canadian Triathlete
- Michael Sabia - Former CEO and President of Bell Canada (BCE)
- Peter Gzowski - Journalist
Profile last updated: 11/02/2009