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Grades JK — 12 — St. Catharines, ON (Map)

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Ridley College: Parent Review from Kiran Chandiramani-Perkins Gr. 9 to Gr. 10 (current), Gr. 9 to Gr. 12 (current) — Watch our parent interview with Kiran Chandiramani-Perkins to get the inside scoop on what it’s like to have a child attend Ridley College.	all_videos parent_videos	,
Ridley College: Parent Review from Jennifer Alexander Gr. 9 to Gr. 11 (current) — Watch our parent interview with Jennifer Alexander to get the inside scoop on what it’s like to have a child attend Ridley College.	all_videos parent_videos	,
Ridley College: Parent Review from Ryan Serravalle Gr. 1 to Gr. 6 (current) — Watch our parent interview with Ryan & Nicki Serravalle to get the inside scoop on what it’s like to have a child attend Ridley College.	all_videos parent_videos	,
Ridley College: Parent Review from Jo Hanna Watch our parent interview with Jo Hanna to get the inside scoop on what it’s like to have a child attend Ridley College.	all_videos parent_videos	,

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(4.5) Alum, Oscar Howe (2026) Gr. 10 to Gr. 12 — I spent two years at Ridley from September 2022 to May 2024, and those years were pivotal for m... The administration at Ridley was good during my two years there. Coming in as a new student in grade 11, I appreciated how they facilitated the transition to boarding life. The leadership team was approachable and seemed inves... The teaching quality at Ridley was actually really good in all subjects. The business courses were particularly relevant to me since I had already started Lost Disciples, my clothing brand, before coming to Ridley. The busines... The academic program at Ridley was challenging but manageable. Business courses were my focus, and they aligned well with my entrepreneurial interests. The curriculum covered fundamentals while also encouraging students to thi... Basketball dominated my extracurricular life at Ridley, and the program was excellent. I was captain of the Prep Basketball Team, which was a significant leadership experience. The coaching staff was knowledgeable and pushed u... The student body at Ridley was welcoming, which mattered since I came in as a new student in grade 11. I found it easy to make friends, particularly through basketball and Merritt House. The social integration was smoother tha... My two years at Ridley were genuinely positive. The quality of daily life was good with a solid balance between academics, basketball, and social time. Starting boarding in grade 11 was an adjustment coming from Toronto, but M... The Ridley community was solid during my time there. Merritt House created an immediate sense of belonging when I arrived as a new boarding student. The basketball community, both as a player and assistant coach, became like f... St. Catharines is a decent location, though coming from Toronto, it felt smaller and quieter. The Niagara region has its character, and being somewhat close to Toronto meant I could get home when needed. There were adequate am... The admissions process when I applied to Ridley for grade 11 was straightforward. The admissions team was professional and seemed focused on finding students who would fit the school culture. They were transparent about what b... The university counselling at Ridley was helpful during my time there. Even though I was only there for two years, they started working with me early on the application process. The counsellors helped me identify schools that ... Leading the Prep Basketball Team as captain stands out the most. Also, coaching the U14 kids and seeing them develop. The business courses that are connected to my clothing brand. The Merritt house community and friendships th... Now at Bishop's studying entrepreneurship, I appreciate how Ridley's business courses gave me practical frameworks for my brand. The leadership experience from being captain and coaching prepared me well for the competitive va... If you're into sports or entrepreneurship, Ridley gives you room to pursue both seriously. Get involved with your house community immediately. Don't be afraid to take on leadership roles even if you're newer to the school.	all_reviews alumnus	1,12,13,14,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,

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Alum, Oscar Howe (2026)

Gr. 10 to Gr. 12 — I spent two years at Ridley from September 2022 to May 2024, and those years were pivotal for m...

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