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Ashbury Advantage Welcome to Ashbury College ashbury.ca Discover the Ashbury Advantage Welcome to Ashbury College global understanding—all while ensuring the simple, yet important, for- malities of manners and respect are not overlooked. Ashbury’s high academic standards, expectations and co-curricular programs are rooted in a context of making the world better for our students. As we approach our 125th year, being innova- tive, while not abandoning the tried and tested, will guide our teaching and Ashbury College is a place that strives learning to prepare students for changes for excellence in teaching, learning they will face. and programs, and where enthusiasm permeates life both inside and outside Ashbury College is an exciting place the classroom. Our goal is not just to get to be, and I invite you to discover the students to new destinations, but also to advantages and potential an Ashbury give them the skills and knowledge to education affords. succeed and adapt to the challenges they will face. This is a close school community that bridges young children with pre-univer- sity students. We understand the notion Norman Southward of expectation over entitlement, and we Head of School push students out of their comfort zones to embrace meaningful learning and The World Starts Here Ashbury is one of the leading Two new state-of-the-art boarding resi- independent schools in Canada. dences house 50 girls and 50 boys each, Located in the capital city of Ottawa, it providing a safe and welcoming home has built a reputation of innovation and away from home. tradition. Founded in 1891, Ashbury maintains its commitment of character Our membership in Round Square and education and rigourous academic prep- our international exchange and service aration for university. The Ashbury expe- programs further enhance the diverse rience has always promoted responsible experience available to students. With citizenship and service to others. The all these attributes and more, Ashbury College became one of the first Canadian is uniquely positioned to promote the high schools to offer the International values of international understanding Baccalaureate (IB) Program and the and global leadership. Forum for Young Canadians in 1976. With a clear vision of academic excel- lence, Ashbury offers an environment in which students are encouraged to realize their full potential. Cultivating social responsibility and personal ethics, while exploring innovation in science and technology, Ashbury graduates excel in all areas of study. With over 70 opportunities offered, Ashbury students shine not only academically, but in sport, music, drama and debating as well— both at home, across Canada, and around the world. International Baccalaureate Huntsman Marine Biology Trip Duke of Edinburgh Program Since 1891, Ashbury has been fostering the academic, artistic and athletic development of our students while nurturing their spiritual growth. Our Mission Ashbury College engages students in The five values at the core of the a dynamic learning environment and school—academic excellence, com- inspires them to become intellectually munity, character development, curious, compassionate and personal growth, and international responsible citizens. The Ashbury engagement—infuse our curriculum, community fosters the academic, ar- our relationships and our sense of self. tistic and athletic development of our Ashburians are well-rounded, hard- students while nurturing their spiritual working students who gain the skills, growth. Ashbury’s Junior School wel- knowledge and confidence to succeed comes 165 boys and girls in Grades 4 in life. to 8. Our Senior School welcomes 515 young men and women in Grades 9 to We invite you to visit our website 12 with 100 of these students boarding at ashbury.ca, or visit our campus in on campus. person to learn more about what Ashbury has to offer. WHAT OUR STUDENTS ARE SAYING “I visited the school’s open house last year and it was such an inspiring experience, I decided to apply for a scholarship. Now I’m an Ashbury student surrounded by teachers who encourage me to do my best. I invite you to discover Ashbury too.” Senior School Student, Grade 10 Our Junior School, Grades 4 to 8, Coeducational The Junior School distinguishes Our LEEDES program provides itself by providing an academic the opportunity to explore Leader- environment that is active and ship, Experience, Education and hands-on to stimulate and challenge Development for Every Student. each student as an individual. Our Home Form teachers initiate this Junior School staff encourage and program and it is supported in enable every student to develop in various ways through trips to the the areas of academics, athletics, International School for Earth arts, co-curriculars, community and Studies, Camp Otterdale, Quebec In our Junior School, hands-on experiences leadership skills while providing City and St. Donat. Co-curricular clear standards and guidelines in activities are more open-ended to occur daily in arts and music facilities, large work, sport, dress and behaviour. allow students to choose their own activity (e.g. choir, band, debating The Ashbury curriculum is delivered and environmental clubs). Through- gym spaces, outdoors and in science and in a learning environment that is out the year various local, national both innovative and engaging. Our and international initiatives and computer laboratories. Junior School students have daily conferences are presented to our experiences in our arts and music students for their involvement. facilities, our large gym spaces, WHAT OUR STUDENTS ARE SAYING outdoors and in science and computer laboratories. Stimulating “I love sports, and Ashbury has a great athletics program that I can combine with my class discussions, group projects academic studies. The teachers and coaches are really friendly and they encourage and off-site field trips are just some team building, both on and off the field.” of the ways that students are chal- Junior School Student, Grade 8 lenged every day in our dynamic, inspiring learning environment. Our Senior School, Grades 9 to 12, Coeducational Ashbury College’s Senior School is internationally recognized as one of Canada’s leading coeducational high schools. Our renowned boarding program and rigourous academic standards prepare our students for success in university and beyond. Our park-like campus is located on 13 acres in the heart of Ottawa, Canada’s The International Baccalaureate (IB) clean and safe capital city. This ideal Program and our bilingual diploma location enables Ashbury students to (French and English) further enhance access all of Canada’s national capital diversity and provide a broader world resources and the opportunity to view view. Our extensive co-curricular leadership and the governmental programs include art, music, theatre, processes in action. sport, clubs, athletic and cultural exchanges and international service With over 40 countries represented in projects. Each Ashbury student is our student population, including 100 encouraged to develop strong leader- boarding students living on campus, ship and interpersonal skills. the Ashbury community is alive with traditions, languages and cultures— Ashbury’s cornerstone is academic a perfect learning ground for rigour, enhanced by small class sizes, international understanding. dedicated faculty and innovative technology. Ashbury graduates are re- cruited by the best universities around the world. We have a 100% university placement rate and over 85% of our graduates gain entrance into their preferred university. With millions Ashbury’s cornerstone is academic rigour, enhanced awarded annually in university schol- arships, Ashbury is the first choice for by small class sizes—average 17 students—dedicated a world-class educational experience in an inspiring, safe environment. faculty and innovative technology. WWHHAATT OUROUR SSTTUUDEDENNTTSS ARAREE SAYSAYIINGNG “I“This love is A myshbury second College year becausehere and it I challengeslove it! I come my frommathematical Nigeria and and I like scientific that the curiosities Ashbury and it alsofamily allows is so meinternational. to belong toIt’s very really competitive welcoming sports and there’s teams. always Most ofsomeone all, I believe encouraging that if you take advantageyou to get involvedof every opportunityin school activities.” offered at Ashbury, you can take control of your own future ratherSenior than Boarding leaving Student, it to chance. Grade S11ucceeding here gives me the confidence to succeed anywhere!” Senior School Student, Grade 11 Our state-of-the-art residences each host 50 young men and women, who acquire real-life Our Boarding Program, skills as they learn to live independently within Grades 9 to 12 Ashbury College’s campus is nestled in a • private en-suite bathrooms the boarding structure. quiet, safe neighbourhood in Canada’s capi- • common areas with flat screen TVs, tal. Surrounded by embassies, the school exercise equipment, pool tables, and foosball is a short walk away from the heart of a • full kitchen multicultural downtown centre, full of his- • dedicated study rooms toric sites, museums, galleries, Parliament • Wi-Fi access Hill and the Rideau Canal. Students benefit from the school’s proximity to green space Health, safety and wellness are central and other cities, such as Montreal, Toronto to our boarding program. We have eight and New York. dedicated teachers who live in the student residences, along with the Head of Residen- Ottawa is well serviced by an international
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