Ridley College is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Middle Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB Career-related Programme / IB school in St. Catharines, Canada. Founded in 1889. It serves 870 students for students aged 11–18.
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Location & Getting There
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Est. 1889
Year Founded
870
Students Enrolled
8:1
Student–Teacher Ratio
Boarding Available
Key Details
Curricula Offered
IB Primary Years ProgrammeYes
IB Middle Years ProgrammeYes
IB Diploma ProgrammeYes
IB Career-related ProgrammeYes
IBYes
Accreditations
IB
Languages of Instruction
English
Key facts
Founded
1889
Ages
11–18 (Co-ed)
Pupils on roll
870
About
Ridley College is a private, coeducational school in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, authorized to offer all four International Baccalaureate programmes. The school provides mixed boarding and day facilities with English language instruction. It has been an IB World School since 2012, serving students across primary, secondary, and diploma level education.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
- International Baccalaureate philosophy
- Positive education and wellbeing focus
- Comprehensive arts programme
- Daily physical activity culture
- One of Canada's largest boarding schools
- Global representation (60+ countries)
Boarding Life
Boarding Type
Boarding
Capacity
375 students
66% boarding and 34% day students in Upper School; ages 11-18
Student Life
Houses
10
Facilities & Programmes
Sports
Athletic Centre
Arts
Music
Drama
Film
Visual Arts
Academic
Arts Performance Spaces
Co-Curricular
Athletics
Physical Activity
Student Demographics
School Type
Co-educational
Age Range
11 – 18
Student Body
Boarding capacity375
School Background
Governance & Ownership
private
Sports Programme
Facilities
Athletic Centre
Frequently Asked Questions
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