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Hello. I am the admission director at Ridley College, a Canadian boarding
school near Niagara Falls (close to the American border). I will be in the
Dominican Republic November 5-12 with a group of scuba divers from my
school, and was wondering how I would go about contacting local families
who may wish to investigate the possibility of having a child from
Dominican Republic attend Ridley. I will be staying at the Don Juan Resort
in Boca Chica Village, near Santo Domingo.
Here is a brief description of my school:
2001-2002 RIDLEY COLLEGE PROFILE
Overview
Founded in 1889, Ridley is one of Canada's most respected independent
schools. The college?s beautiful 90-acre campus is located 20 miles from
Niagara Falls in St. Catharines, Ontario, and contains outstanding
facilities for academics, athletics, information technology, and the arts.
Co-educational since 1973, Ridley enjoys student representation from over
30 countries, and stresses a structured, multi-faceted educational
environment: athletics, extra-curricular activities, morning chapel,
supervised evening study, and cadet corps participation are all mandatory.
Ridley annually matriculates almost its entire graduating class to
universities and colleges in Canada and the United States, and is renowned
worldwide for the strong sense of community which unites its students,
faculty, and alumni. To attract highly-qualified applicants, Ridley
offers one of the top financial assistance programs of all Canadian
schools. In 2001, $1.5 million in need-based bursaries and merit-based
scholarships was allocated; 25% of all Ridley students received funding.
Student Body
? 618 enrolled in grades 5 through 13/OAC (358 boys, 260 girls)
? 2001 new student intake: 197 (416 applied, 269 accepted)
? Residential students: 353 Day students: 265
? Middle School (grades 5-8): 113 students Upper School (grades 9-13/OAC):
505 students
? Average class size: 17 students Faculty/student ratio: 1:9
? Canadian representation: Ontario (415), Alberta (6), British Columbia
(5), Quebec (2)
? Foreign representation: Hong Kong (30), Mexico (24), Korea (22),United
States (21), Bahamas (16), Bermuda (15), Germany (15), Jamaica (14), Saudi
Arabia (7), Barbados (5), Japan (4), United Kingdom (4), China (3), France
(3), Grand Cayman (2), Taiwan (2), United Arab Emirates (2), one each from
Antigua, Australia, Brazil, Guatemala, Indonesia, Nigeria, Russia, Slovac
Republic, Spain, Tanzania, Trinidad, Zimbabwe
? Foreign students on visas: 130 (21% of the total enrollment)
Faculty
Professional staff of 94 (49 men, 45 women) Bachelor?s degree: 58
Master?s degree: 25 Doctorate: 4
Accreditation
? Ontario Ministry of Education ? Canadian Educational Standards Institute
(CESI) ? Canadian Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) ? English
Speaking Union (ESU) ? National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
? Secondary School Admission Testing Board (SSATB)
Academics
Ridley operates on a traditional (non-semestered) school year divided into
three terms: Michaelmas (September to December), Lent (January to March),
and Trinity (April to June). Examinations are scheduled in most subjects
in December and June, and progress reports are prepared on a regular
basis. Courses are taught on a four-day rotational basis; six 55-minute
periods are slated daily, except on Wednesdays and Saturdays, when classes
are conducted only in the morning in Upper School. All students are
assigned a faculty advisor for ongoing consultation.
Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available on an independent basis to
interested students in a variety of subjects. l also serves as a testing
site for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and the Secondary School
Admission Test (SSAT).
Ridley?s information technology resources are truly superb. A high-speed,
fibre-optic backbone provides two thousand internet plugins, allowing
campus-wide computer access to the school?s network, Tigernet. The
computers of choice are the Macintosh G3/G4 laptop (which runs both Mac
and IBM-PC Windows operating systems) and the iBook. The entire school
population will be laptop-integrated by the fall of 2003.
Why is Ridley a viable option for Caribbean students?
? In terms of the quality and scope of its faculty, facilities, academic
programs, and extra-curriculars, Ridley compares favorably with many of
the best American and British preparatory schools. The wide range of
courses, sports, and activities that are available to both boys and girls
at Ridley is truly exceptional, and the diversity of the student body
(over 30 foreign countries represented) is unmatched in Canada.
? Attending a Canadian school provides the unique opportunity for
Caribbean students to step outside their own national culture to obtain an
international perspective on both their own country and the rest of the
world. This global perspective will be invaluable to any young person in
the 21st Century.
? Strong Caribbean representation is a Ridley hallmark; over a dozen of
boys and girls from the islands are enrolled annually. Located in St.
Catharines (only 20 miles from the Canadian-American border at Niagara
Falls), Ridley's proximity to the USA allows the scheduling of cultural,
recreational, and athletic trips to America throughout the year.
? Ridley has a long-standing record of matriculating graduates to American
and international colleges and universities. In recent years,
approximately 20% of the senior class has gone on to study at public and
private institutions in the United States, Europe, and Latin America.
Admission officers from selective American universities visit the Ridley
campus each year; their familiarity with and respect for the demanding
Ridley curriculum ensures careful consideration of all Ridley seniors who
formally apply.
? Our grade 13/OAC year is an exciting alternative to the postgraduate
(PG) year available in the United States for students who have completed
grade 12 and wish an additional year of preparation before embarking on
university studies.
? Advanced Placement (AP) courses, which are highly recommended to high
school seniors by selective American universities, are available at Ridley
in almost a dozen academic subjects.
? Ridley is a testing centre for the College Board (SAT) examination,
which is a required component of the admission process at most American
universities. The school's Guidance Office provides consultation and
preparation for the SAT, and also schedules students to write the ACT and
TOEFL.
? Ridley students score above the U.S. national norms on the College
Boards. Mean scores on the SAT for Ridley students who matriculate to
American universities are approximately 560 verbal and 580 math (total
1140). It should be noted that since the majority of Ridley students enrol
at Canadian universities (particularly Ontario institutions) where SAT
scores are not required for admission, only about 40% of all seniors write
the SAT.
? Caribbean students receive merit-based scholarships and need-based
bursaries through Ridley?s financial assistance programme, which disbursed
almost $1.3 million in the fall of 2000 ? a Canadian record.
? Don't forget that the American dollar enjoys a high premium over
Canadian funds.
At current rates, a Ridley education costs approximately $19,000 U.S.
Compare that to boarding fees of $26,000+ at many boarding schools in the
USA and the UK!
Sincerely, Don Rickers
school near Niagara Falls (close to the American border). I will be in the
Dominican Republic November 5-12 with a group of scuba divers from my
school, and was wondering how I would go about contacting local families
who may wish to investigate the possibility of having a child from
Dominican Republic attend Ridley. I will be staying at the Don Juan Resort
in Boca Chica Village, near Santo Domingo.
Here is a brief description of my school:
2001-2002 RIDLEY COLLEGE PROFILE
Overview
Founded in 1889, Ridley is one of Canada's most respected independent
schools. The college?s beautiful 90-acre campus is located 20 miles from
Niagara Falls in St. Catharines, Ontario, and contains outstanding
facilities for academics, athletics, information technology, and the arts.
Co-educational since 1973, Ridley enjoys student representation from over
30 countries, and stresses a structured, multi-faceted educational
environment: athletics, extra-curricular activities, morning chapel,
supervised evening study, and cadet corps participation are all mandatory.
Ridley annually matriculates almost its entire graduating class to
universities and colleges in Canada and the United States, and is renowned
worldwide for the strong sense of community which unites its students,
faculty, and alumni. To attract highly-qualified applicants, Ridley
offers one of the top financial assistance programs of all Canadian
schools. In 2001, $1.5 million in need-based bursaries and merit-based
scholarships was allocated; 25% of all Ridley students received funding.
Student Body
? 618 enrolled in grades 5 through 13/OAC (358 boys, 260 girls)
? 2001 new student intake: 197 (416 applied, 269 accepted)
? Residential students: 353 Day students: 265
? Middle School (grades 5-8): 113 students Upper School (grades 9-13/OAC):
505 students
? Average class size: 17 students Faculty/student ratio: 1:9
? Canadian representation: Ontario (415), Alberta (6), British Columbia
(5), Quebec (2)
? Foreign representation: Hong Kong (30), Mexico (24), Korea (22),United
States (21), Bahamas (16), Bermuda (15), Germany (15), Jamaica (14), Saudi
Arabia (7), Barbados (5), Japan (4), United Kingdom (4), China (3), France
(3), Grand Cayman (2), Taiwan (2), United Arab Emirates (2), one each from
Antigua, Australia, Brazil, Guatemala, Indonesia, Nigeria, Russia, Slovac
Republic, Spain, Tanzania, Trinidad, Zimbabwe
? Foreign students on visas: 130 (21% of the total enrollment)
Faculty
Professional staff of 94 (49 men, 45 women) Bachelor?s degree: 58
Master?s degree: 25 Doctorate: 4
Accreditation
? Ontario Ministry of Education ? Canadian Educational Standards Institute
(CESI) ? Canadian Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) ? English
Speaking Union (ESU) ? National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
? Secondary School Admission Testing Board (SSATB)
Academics
Ridley operates on a traditional (non-semestered) school year divided into
three terms: Michaelmas (September to December), Lent (January to March),
and Trinity (April to June). Examinations are scheduled in most subjects
in December and June, and progress reports are prepared on a regular
basis. Courses are taught on a four-day rotational basis; six 55-minute
periods are slated daily, except on Wednesdays and Saturdays, when classes
are conducted only in the morning in Upper School. All students are
assigned a faculty advisor for ongoing consultation.
Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available on an independent basis to
interested students in a variety of subjects. l also serves as a testing
site for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and the Secondary School
Admission Test (SSAT).
Ridley?s information technology resources are truly superb. A high-speed,
fibre-optic backbone provides two thousand internet plugins, allowing
campus-wide computer access to the school?s network, Tigernet. The
computers of choice are the Macintosh G3/G4 laptop (which runs both Mac
and IBM-PC Windows operating systems) and the iBook. The entire school
population will be laptop-integrated by the fall of 2003.
Why is Ridley a viable option for Caribbean students?
? In terms of the quality and scope of its faculty, facilities, academic
programs, and extra-curriculars, Ridley compares favorably with many of
the best American and British preparatory schools. The wide range of
courses, sports, and activities that are available to both boys and girls
at Ridley is truly exceptional, and the diversity of the student body
(over 30 foreign countries represented) is unmatched in Canada.
? Attending a Canadian school provides the unique opportunity for
Caribbean students to step outside their own national culture to obtain an
international perspective on both their own country and the rest of the
world. This global perspective will be invaluable to any young person in
the 21st Century.
? Strong Caribbean representation is a Ridley hallmark; over a dozen of
boys and girls from the islands are enrolled annually. Located in St.
Catharines (only 20 miles from the Canadian-American border at Niagara
Falls), Ridley's proximity to the USA allows the scheduling of cultural,
recreational, and athletic trips to America throughout the year.
? Ridley has a long-standing record of matriculating graduates to American
and international colleges and universities. In recent years,
approximately 20% of the senior class has gone on to study at public and
private institutions in the United States, Europe, and Latin America.
Admission officers from selective American universities visit the Ridley
campus each year; their familiarity with and respect for the demanding
Ridley curriculum ensures careful consideration of all Ridley seniors who
formally apply.
? Our grade 13/OAC year is an exciting alternative to the postgraduate
(PG) year available in the United States for students who have completed
grade 12 and wish an additional year of preparation before embarking on
university studies.
? Advanced Placement (AP) courses, which are highly recommended to high
school seniors by selective American universities, are available at Ridley
in almost a dozen academic subjects.
? Ridley is a testing centre for the College Board (SAT) examination,
which is a required component of the admission process at most American
universities. The school's Guidance Office provides consultation and
preparation for the SAT, and also schedules students to write the ACT and
TOEFL.
? Ridley students score above the U.S. national norms on the College
Boards. Mean scores on the SAT for Ridley students who matriculate to
American universities are approximately 560 verbal and 580 math (total
1140). It should be noted that since the majority of Ridley students enrol
at Canadian universities (particularly Ontario institutions) where SAT
scores are not required for admission, only about 40% of all seniors write
the SAT.
? Caribbean students receive merit-based scholarships and need-based
bursaries through Ridley?s financial assistance programme, which disbursed
almost $1.3 million in the fall of 2000 ? a Canadian record.
? Don't forget that the American dollar enjoys a high premium over
Canadian funds.
At current rates, a Ridley education costs approximately $19,000 U.S.
Compare that to boarding fees of $26,000+ at many boarding schools in the
USA and the UK!
Sincerely, Don Rickers
