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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 , 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.

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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 . 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 tial Life. Each member of the residential airport (30 minutes from campus) and staff—some of whom are former boarding train station (10 minutes from campus). students themselves—creates a positive, nurturing learning environment for Ashbury College is a thriving campus young adults. community with students from over 45 countries who benefit from a unique Ashbury’s modern and spacious dining experience in Canada’s clean and safe facility provides healthy and delicious capital city of Ottawa. meals for our boarding students, with lots of variety, and themed dinners to encour- Our state-of-the-art residences each host age cultural sharing. 50 young men and women, who acquire real-life skills as they learn to live inde- Our Registered Nurse lives on campus, pendently within the boarding structure. providing 24-hour-a-day care in our Health Ashbury’s dynamic boarding curriculum, and Wellness Centre. We also have the ser- delivered by our dedicated staff, offers stu- vices of a medical doctor, a full-time school dents in Grades 9 through 12 opportunities Chaplain and a Life Skills Coordinator. to enhance their leadership skills and build Ashbury College ensures that all boarding enduring friendships that span the globe. students are cared for academically, physi- cally, emotionally and spiritually. Heather Gillin Residence is home to all Ashbury’s female boarding students, while Matthews House is home to our male boarding students. Each residence provides a warm and comfortable living space with a mix of private and shared rooms, and the What our students are saying following amenities: “Ashbury not only provides a wide and strong academic program, it also has a clear focus on personality building. As a student from Germany, I profit a lot from the diverse and multicultural community that Ashbury has to offer .” Senior Boarding Student, Grade 11 100% university placement for the past 13 years 82% of the graduates awarded university merit scholarships graduation requirements 83% of the graduating class admitted to their first-choice university Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) International Baccalaureate Diploma University Destinations 2009-2014 All students graduate with the Ontario Ministry of Education Ashbury College has a long tradition as an IB World School Ontario University of King’s College Tufts University Erasmus University of Rotterdam, regulated Ontario Secondary School Diploma, which requires starting in 1976, offering a high-quality education with fully Algonquin College University of Victoria University of California, Berkeley Netherlands University of California, Los Angeles Escola Superior de Hotelaria e the completion of 30 course credits (one credit is a minimum accredited IB teachers. Students choose from a wide range of Brock University U.S. Universities Carleton University University of California, San Diego Turismo do Estoril, Portugal Allegheny College of 110 hours of in-class instruction). Ashbury is a non- IB subjects and levels and have the opportunity to develop Kings’s University College, Western University of Chicago European Business School, Germany Auburn University semestered school. artistic, cultural, athletic, service and leadership skills University University of Denver International Business School, Babson College Lakehead University University of Illinois at Urbana- Budapest All Ashbury credit courses (Grades 9 to 12) meet or through our varied programs. They take the Theory of Bentley University McMaster University Champaign Glion Institute Of Higher Education, exceed the expectations of the provincial curriculum. Knowledge course, complete the Extended Essay and engage Boston College Nipissing University University of Kentucky Switzerland Boston University The four-year course of study requires students to perform in Creativity, Activity and Service through their final years of Ontario College of Art and Design University of Maine Macquarie University, Australia Brown University 40 hours of community service and write a mandated Grade high school. University University of Missouri National University of Ireland, California Polytechnic State Queen’s University & Queen’s Bader University of Pennsylvania Galway 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). To achieve the IB Diploma, students study six subject University International Centre University of San Diego Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland areas in depth, including a dual language program in English, California State University, Pomona Royal Military College University of Southern California Sorbonne University of Paris, France Ashbury Diploma Carnegie Mellon University French, Spanish or another international language. Ashbury Ryerson University University of Virginia Trinity College Dublin, Ireland Carroll University In addition to the OSSD, Ashbury issues its own diploma offers IB studies in alignment with the Ontario Secondary St. Clair College University of Washington, Seattle University College Dublin, Ireland Colgate University University of Guelph Wake Forest University Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico characterized by its carefully planned academic structure, School qualifications so our senior students can make choices College of William and Mary University of Ontario Institute of Yale University University of Denmark, Denmark which includes a greater number of mandatory courses than suitable to their interests, abilities and university plans. Cornell University Technology University of Ljubljana, Slovenia the OSSD in the areas of a second language, physical and Dartmouth College United Kingdom Approximately 70% of students complete an IB course or University of Ottawa University of Mannheim, Germany Duke University Chelsea College of Art & Design health education, the arts and world social studies. the Diploma program. The average highest diploma point University of Toronto University of St. Gallen, Switzerland Emerson College Durham University University of Waterloo University of Utrecht, Netherlands To encourage the development of student interests and total in the last five years is 43. Georgia Institute of Technology Hull York Medical School University of Windsor University of Zurich, Switzerland proficiency in French, a bilingual (English and French) Georgetown University King’s College, University of London Western University diploma is granted to students who earn seven credits in 2014 IB RESULTS: Ashbury World Goucher College London School of Economics Wilfrid Laurier University Harvard University Queen Mary University, University French, four in Extended or Immersion French, and three in 2014 Grade Distribution IB Grade Equivalent OSSD Percentage York University James Madison University of London Ashbury courses taught in French. Forty-two graduates for Rising Seniors 7 97–100 Other Canadian Universities Johns Hopkins University Royal Holloway, University of received this distinction this year. 6 93–96 Acadia University Massachusetts Institute of Technology London Grade Range Students 5 84-92 Bishop’s University Middlebury College SOAS, University of London A+ 90–100 15 Evaluation 4 72-83 Concordia University New York University University of Bath A 85–89 38 Ashbury’s evaluation of student performance is based on a 3 61-71 Dalhousie University Northeastern University University of Cambridge Northwestern University University of Exeter A- 80–84 38 combination of continuous assessment of term work and 2 50-60 HEC Montréal McGill University Nova Southeastern University University of Edinburgh B+ 77–79 23 class tests (70%), and summative evaluations (30%) which Memorial University Oberlin Conservatory of Music University of Glasgow B 74–76 12 typically includes a major assignment and a final exam. Mount Allison University Penn State, University Park University of Kent B- 70–73 12 Average Diploma Points: 33.00 29.71 Princeton University University of Liverpool Nova Scotia College of Art and C+ 67–69 5 Grading System Mean Subject Grade: 5.21 4.82 Design University Purdue University University of Reading C 64–66 0 Diploma Pass Rate: 97% 79% St. Francis Xavier University Rhode Island School of Design University of St Andrews In Ontario, the complete mark range is 0 to 100%, with a St. Mary’s University Savannah College of Art and Design C- 60–63 0 School of Visual Arts International passing mark set at 50%. Honours level marks are 80% and Bermuda College D+ 57–59 0 SAT Examination Results Southern Methodist University above. Courses are unweighted. University of Alberta BI Norwegian School of Business, D 54–56 0 University of British Columbia Texas A&M University Ashbury College is a SAT test centre. Ashbury students are Norway D- 50–53 0 ONTARIO COURSE CODES University of Calgary The George Washington University encouraged to write SATs; however, no additional preparation F below 50 0 4U = Grade 12 university preparatory is undertaken for these tests, as most of our students attend * Schools in italics signify 4M = Grade 12 university/college preparatory Canadian universities. CEEB and ACT code: 826422 2014 destinations 3 = Grade 11 2 = Grade 10 SAT Mean Results of 2013–2014 1 = Grade 9 Critical Reading Math Writing 550 571 624 600 549 577 Includes 57 students: 23 Rising Seniors and 34 Graduates University PLACEMENT Course Offerings APPLY NOW! The programs of study for the 138 graduates of the Class B courses are offered at both the Standard and Higher levels, unless of 2014 are arts, 44%; science and related fields, 28%; otherwise noted. For detailed course descriptions, please visit: Required Forms and Information business, 24%; fine arts, 4%. ashbury.ca/academics Online Application Form available at www.ashbury.ca/admissions

2014 Graduates’ Destination Details SENIOR COURSES GRADE/LEVEL Application Fee: Payable by credit card with online application: $150 11 12 IB Students American History • School Reports: Previous year’s final report card and any current report cards Ontario 82 Biology • • • as they become available. Quebec 20 Business Leadership • United States 16 Canadian and World Issues • Confidential Reference: Part of our online application (Schoolrecs.com). U.K. & International 10 This document is to be completed by the student’s math or English teacher Chemistry • • • Atlantic Provinces 9 or school principal and sent directly to Ashbury College, Admissions Office. Western Provinces 1 Computer Science • • • Dramatic Arts • • • Personal Profile: A 300-word letter of introduction, written by the appli- Contact Admissions Economic Issues • • • cant, providing the following details: academic interests and achievements; Bruce Mutch Top University Choices, Class of 2014 English • • • extra-curricular activities; areas of distinction; and, community involvement. Director of Admissions English: The Writer’s Craft • Candidates applying to Grades 7 through 11 are expected to write the profile [email protected] Queen’s University 25 The Environment and Resource Management • sl themselves. Parents may assist with the writing of the profile for candidates 613-749-9630 ext 211 University of Toronto 20 Exercise Science • applying to Grades 4 through 6. McGill University 16 French (Beginner) sl Barbara Saville Day Visit: Applicants are hosted for the day by an Ashbury Student Ambas- United States 16 French (Core) • • • Asst. Director, Day Admissions sador with lunch provided in Maclaren Hall. Day visits may be scheduled at [email protected] University of Ottawa 13 French (Extended) • • • any time during the admissions process, October 1 to December 5, 2014 and French (Immersion) • • • 613-749-9630 ext 235 U.K. & International 10 then again from February 2 to April 30, 2015. Please contact the Admissions’ Géographie : Le Canada et Le Monde • Office for an appointment. Padme Raina Healthy Active Living • Asst. Director, Boarding Admissions Interdisciplinary Studies: Change and Day visits are not mandatory for students applying from afar; however, we are [email protected] Continuity in 20th Century Society • • happy to accommodate all those who wish to travel to Ashbury to spend the 613-749-9630 ext 368 Introduction to Financial Accounting • day with us. Mathematics: Advanced Functions • • Laura Clarke Mathematics: Calculus and Vectors • • Admissions Interview: Junior School and Senior School Day Student inter- Admissions Coordinator Mathematics: Data Management • • views will take place during the applicant’s day visit to Ashbury. The informal [email protected] Music • • • interview with a staff or faculty member is approximately 15 to 20 minutes in 613-749-9630 ext 384 Peace and Conflict Studies • sl length. Boarding Student interviews will take place by telephone or Skype at a mutually-agreed time. Junior School Philosophy • tok Alana Lobb Physical Geography • Junior School and Grade 9, 10 and 11 Entrance Examination Administrative Assistant Physics • • • Canadian Achievement Test, CAT 4: Saturday, November 22, 2014, 8:15 a.m. [email protected] Sociologie : Défis et changements sociaux • to 1 p.m. All applicants must write our standardized, multiple-choice entrance 613-749-9630 ext 221 Sociology: Challenge and Change in Society • examination to assess skills in English and mathematics at the student’s previ- Spanish (Beginner) • • sl ous grade level. Applicants must bring a pencil, eraser, calculator, centimetre Spanish (Intermediate) • • • ruler and protractor with them to the exam. Students in Grades 5-11 may also Spanish (Advanced) • • • choose to write the SSAT exam in place of CAT exam. More information can Visual Arts • • • be found at www.ssat.org. World History: The West and the World • For students applying from afar, the CAT exam will be sent to the student’s school or home, and written under supervision of school staff or parents. D N

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ES AL W F TREMBLAY We welcome students with a good work ethic Please contact our Admissions Office to arrange O E C who want to succeed academically and grow as a time to visit the school. Online applications N I R TERMINAL P 14 individuals; opportunities abound for those who are available at ashbury.ca/admissions, want to be involved and be active. If you value click on the APPLY NOW button to join Dow’s Lake high academic standards, small classes, varied the Ashbury family! L BY co-curricular activities and quality faculty and NE Scale 1: 25 000 LO O facilities, Ashbury is the place for you. We look forward to hearing from you. C 16 To Ottawa 13 International Airport

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