Ashbury College | Best Boarding Schools In Canada

Overview

Co-ed/Gender

Co-ed

Total Boarding

109

Day Grades

4-12

Boarding Grades

9-12

Boys Boarding Students

50

Girls Boarding Students

59

Boys Day Students

315

Girls Day Students

306

Average Class Size

17

Students Who Attend Post-secondary

100%

Average Students per Dorm

36

Number of Dorms

3

Student/Teacher Ratio

8:1

Student Body

730

Year Founded

1891

Campus Size

13 Acres

School Profile

Established in 1891, Ashbury College is a leading independent school for boys and girls in Grades 4 to 12. Located in Ottawa, Canada, Ashbury's mission is to inspire students in a dynamic learning environment as intellectually curious, compassionate and responsible global citizens. Ashbury is an IB World School with students from over 60 countries, average class size of 17, and a university placement rate of 100%.

Mission & Values

Our Mission

Ashbury College inspires students in a dynamic learning environment as intellectually curious, compassionate and responsible global citizens.

Our Values

Ashbury's values include Academic Excellence, Personal Growth, Character Development, International Engagement, and Community.

Applications & Fees

Application Deadline:

Rolling

Application Fee

$150.00 CND

International 7-Day Boarding Tuition:

$74,230.00 CND

Day Tuition:

$32,110.00 CND

Semester or Term:

Term

Need-Based Aid:

Offered

Merit Scholarships:

Offered

Payment Plans:

Offered

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Admission & Entrance Test Requirements

Admission Requirements

English proficiency is evaluated based on student Entrance Exam Results and/or SSAT scores, as well as during an Admissions Interview.

Entrance Test Requirements

Students may take the SSAT, or the Ashbury College Entrance Exam.

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School Differentiators

International Baccalaureate
100% university admission
Students from over 60 countries
Average class size of 17
Teacher Advisor Groups
70+ co-curriculars on offer
Grades 4–12 and boarding for Grades 9–12
Weekend activities in boarding and long-weekend programs

Programs

International Baccalaureate:

Offered

Accreditations

Canadian Accredited Independent Schools
Conference of Independent Schools of Ontario
International Baccalaureate
RoundSquare

Community Service & Trips

The goal of the Community Service Program at Ashbury College is to encourage students to serve the larger community outside the school. Students contribute to organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa, Canadian Cancer Society, and Christie Lake Kids, among others.

Service Trip to Kenya
History Trip to France
Exchange to Mexico

Summer Programs

All information can be found on summer.ashbury.ca

Academics

3D Design
Art
Band
Biology
Business
Canadian History
Chemistry
Chinese - Cantonese
Chinese - Mandarin
Choral Music
College Counselling
Community Service
Computer Programming
Creative Learning Centre
Creative Writing
Debate
Design
Distance Learning
Drama Club
Duke of Edinburgh
Earth Science
Economics
English
Exercise Science
French
Geography
Health
International Baccalaureate
Leadership
Musical Theatre
Outdoor Education
Painting
Photography
Physical Education
Physics
Social Studies
Spanish
Teacher Advisor
Theory of Knowledge
U.S. History
World History
World Issues
Writer's Craft
Yearbook

Co-Curriculars

Aerobics
Alpine Skiing
Alpine Ski Racing
Astronomy Club
Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Cross-Country
Curling
Community Service
Drama Club
Debate Club
Duke of Edinburgh
Environmental Club
Field Hockey
Football
French Club
Golf
Ice Hockey
International Club
Investment Club
Leadership Program
Nordic Skiing
Outdoor Education
Peer Tutoring
Photography
Rowing
Rugby
Robotics
Skiing
Snowboarding
Soccer
Swimming
Theatre
Track and Field
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Yearbook
Yoga

Campus

Fitness Centre
Fitness Facilities
Football Field
Health Centre
Indoor Basketball Court(s)
Kitchen
Laundry Facilities
Lounge
Newly Renovated
Round Square
Weight Room
Wireless Internet