Ashbury College Boarding Prospectus 2023

BOARDING, GRADES 9-12

Together towards the

FUTURE

MISSION Ashbury College engages students in a dynamic learning environment and inspires them to become intellectually vibrant, compassionate and responsible citizens.

IB

110+

BOARDING STUDENTS

DIPLOMA PROGRAM STUDENTS ACHIEVE 3 POINTS ABOVE WORLD AVERAGE

OTTAWA LOCATED IN CANADA’S CAPITAL CITY

435

DAY STUDENTS

55+

COUNTRIES REPRESENTED IN OUR STUDENT POPULATION

CARE

LEAD

FOR SELF AND OTHERS

PLAY 70+ CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

OPPORTUNITIES AT EVERY GRADE

LEARN 200+ HIGH SCHOOL COURSES TO CHOOSE FROM

THERE IS MORE IN YOU THAN YOU THINK –Kurt Hahn Ashbury is a close and diverse school community. In a supportive environment we challenge students to step out of their comfort zones, to think critically and globally while preserving the simple yet important formalities of manners and respect. Our internationally rich community supports the meaningful sharing of ideas and ideals.

Norman Southward, Head of School—Directeur

No. 1 OTTAWA RANKS AS THE MOST EDUCATED CITY IN CANADA

25%

OF OTTAWA RESIDENTS WERE BORN OUTSIDE CANADA

OTTAWA COMES FROM THE ALGONQUIN WORD ADAWE WHICH MEANS TO TRADE

4th

OTTAWA IS THE FOURTH CLEANEST CITY OUT OF 300 MAJOR CITIES IN THE WORLD

236

CM IS THE ANNUAL SNOWFALL IN OTTAWA (92.8 INCHES)

1867

THE DATE WHEN OTTAWA BECAME THE CAPITAL OF CANADA

The Heart of Canada’s Capital Un pays bilingue, une ville bilingue Ashbury College is nestled in a quiet, safe neighbourhood in Ottawa, Ontario: Canada’s capital city. Surrounded by embassies and established homes, the school campus is a short distance from multicultural centres, historic sites, national museums, galleries, Parliament Hill and the UNESCO World Heritage site the of Rideau Canal.

ON THE SHORES OF TWO GREAT RIVERS

With our close proximity to the national seat of government, students can witness politics in action. Seasons are fully celebrated and students participate in Canadian pastimes and traditions, such as fall hiking in the nearby Gatineau hills, ice hockey, dog sledding and spring visits to maple sugar shacks.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Ashbury offers a progressive learning environment in which students are encouraged to reach their potential.

Our students and teachers thrive within a culture of innovation and creativity. Ashbury graduates excel in all fields of study and the school’s 100% university placement is a source of pride for students, faculty and parents.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) is the core of our Senior School academic program. The OSSD is recognized around the world as excellent preparation for university. Every student who graduates from Ashbury College will receive an OSSD.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Ashbury College has been an IB World School since 1975, offering a high-quality education with fully accredited IB teachers. Students choose from a wide range of IB subjects and levels and have the opportunity to develop artistic, cultural, athletic, service and leadership skills through our varied programs. They take the Theory of Knowledge course, complete the Extended Essay and engage in Creativity, Activity and Service through their final years of high school.

Ashbury Diploma Requirements In addition to the OSSD requirements: 1. One credit in Art or Music or Drama 2. One credit in French or in an international language 3. One credit in Physical Education 4. One credit with a global perspective at the Grade 11 or 12 level 5. All English courses must be taken at Ashbury College 6. Nine terms of co-curricular involvement (at least one co-curricular activity is different from the others) 7. Twenty additional hours of community service 8. No more than three senior credits from another institution.

Bilingual Certificate To encourage the development of student interests and proficiency in French, a bilingual (English and French) diploma is granted to students who earn seven credits in French: four in Extended or Immersion French, and three in Ashbury courses taught in French.

85%+ ACCEPTED TO THEIR FIRST CHOICE UNIVERSITY

100% UNIVERSITY PLACEMENT

40+

YEARS OF THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAM

8-DAY HUNTSMAN IB MARINE BIOLOGY TRIP

5

TOP TEN NATIONAL MATH CONTEST WINNERS

2

PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTTAWA UNIVERSITIES

ROUND SQUARE

9000+ COMMUNITY ACTIVITY AND SERVICE HOURS ANNUALLY

SHARING GLOBAL KNOWLEDGE

INTERNATIONAL SERVICE TRIPS AND EXCHANGES

SUPPORT WELLNESS CENTRE ACADEMIC AND UNIVERSITY COUNSELING

International Understanding Students attend Ashbury from all over the world, whether it is to live in one of our residences as a boarding student or with their parents in the Ottawa community. With over 55+ countries represented in our student population, an Ashbury education is one of global and international understanding and responsibility. Ashbury College shares a spirit of outreach locally, nationally, and globally that enhances student learning, while Ashbury students work together to make a difference in the world through meaningful innovations and relationships.

Character Development Ashbury College is a strong community of students, teachers and staff. We provide a safe environment of support and constructive debate in and out of the classroom. We allow time and space for reflection and encourage community involvement, personal ownership and responsibility—and we get to know each and every Ashbury student.

Being a part of a nurturing community has proven to support positive student growth, and provide a base for the development of good judgment.

CAS CREATIVITY ACTIVITY SERVICE

ADVENTURE WILDERNESS CAMPING EXCURSIONS

Personal Growth Each year over 140 Grade 12 Ashbury students graduate and are accepted into the best universities in the world. We always see tremendous individual and personal growth in our students whether these young students began their Ashbury education in Grade 4 or joined the Ashbury family later. Ashbury students graduate as bright, compassionate and responsible citizens, ready to take on their next challenges. Through our supportive, dynamic learning environment, Ashbury students are prepared for university and beyond.

PLAY 20+ COMPETITIVE TEAMS

DUKE OF EDINBURGH PROGRAM

Community At Ashbury, we are all members of the same team. The spirit of Ashbury is characterized by enthusiasm, respect and cooperation among students, staff, alumni and parents.

GIVE

TO THEIR COMMUNITY AND THE WORLD

35+ CHARITIES SUPPORTED EACH YEAR

Our boarding students come from:

The World Starts Here With students from over 55+ countries represented in our student population, including 110+ boarding students living on campus, the Ashbury community is alive with traditions, languages and cultures—providing the perfect learning ground for international understanding.

Our boarding and day students interact in the classroom, on the field and in clubs and activities. Each connection allows students to share life experiences, provide personal ties to global politics and express their national heritage through music, art and food.

45+ DIPLOMATIC STUDENTS

Albania Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belarus Brazil Cambodia Canada Chile China Colombia Czech Republic DR Congo Egypt Estonia Ethiopia France Germany Ghana Hong Kong Iran India Japan Kenya Kazakhstan

Liechtenstein Malaysia Mexico Morocco Nigeria Panama Peru Qatar Rwanda Russia Saudi Arabia Senegal South Africa South Korea Spain St. Bart’s Switzerland Taiwan Tanzania Thailand Turkey Uganda Ukraine UAE USA Vietnam

13+

INTERNATIONAL TRIPS ANNUALLY (Outreach and Service)

Co-curricular Activities and Clubs Each year at Ashbury, students are able to choose from a wide variety of co-curricular activities. The diverse offerings are part of what makes Ashbury such a vibrant community. In the co-curricular program, students are provided with quality learning experiences that instill life-long values related to the benefits of health, the arts, sport, teamwork, cultural, physical and recreational endeavours.

Ashbury students are expected to participate in co-curricular activities. Opportunities offered in a typical school year are listed below. Detailed listings by term can be found on the Ashbury College student intranet.

• Art Club

• Girls Fitness

• STEAM Club

• Art Portfolio Club

• Guitar

• Touch Rugby, Boys and

• Blazer Magazine

• Investment Club

• Camera Club

• Knitting

• Triathlon Club

• Cangineers

• Model United Nations

• World Affairs Club

• Choir

• Music

• Yearbook

• Debate and Speech

• Musical Theatre and

• Yoga

• Deca

Set Design

• Drama Club

• Recreational Badminton

• Duke of Edinburgh’s

• Recreational Tennis

Award

• Robotics

• Envirothon

• Recreational Indoor Soccer

• Fitness and Conditioning

• Science Club

• Friday Night Skiing

• Spanish Club/Dance Club

14 City Championships

Girls Development

2 CAIS Championships

Athletics

Ashbury takes great pride in offering outstanding athletics programs, which are locally, nationally and even internationally recognized. School coaches create an enjoyable learning experience, while teaching the importance of striving for excellence. All teams exist in an environment that accentuates fair play, integrity, teamwork, diligence and leadership. The program provides interscholastic opportunities that span a varied spectrum of student abilities.

Ashbury College Interscholastic Sporting Endeavours Fall Term

Winter Term

Spring Term

• Junior Boys Soccer

• Junior Boys Basketball

• Junior Boys Rugby

• Senior Boys Soccer

• Senior Boys Basketball

• Senior Boys Rugby

• Junior Football

• Senior Girls Volleyball

• Varsity Girls Rugby

• Senior Football

• Varsity Contact Ice Hockey

• Varsity Girls

• Varsity Girls Field Hockey

• Varsity Swimming

• Varsity Girls Basketball

• Varsity Alpine Skiing

• Varsity Girls Soccer

• Junior Girls Basketball

• Varsity Nordic Skiing

• Varsity Baseball

• Senior Boys Volleyball

• Varsity Snowboarding

• Varsity Track and Field

• Cross-Country Running

• Varsity Curling

• Varsity Girls

• Varsity Tennis

Touch Football

Touch Football

• Varsity Golf

Mid-Winter Term

• Varsity Coed Ultimate

• Varsity Swimming

• Junior Girls Volleyball

• Varsity Triathlon

• Junior Boys Volleyball

• Varsity Rowing

• Junior Badminton • Senior Badminton

8:1

STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO

6 OFSAA Gold 3 OFSAA Silver 4 OFSAA Bronze

Boarding Life Ashbury College is home to 109 boarding students from Canada and 30+ other countries.

Our students live in three modern residences: Matthews House is home to 51 boys, while 51 girls live in Heather Gillin Residence and seven girls live in Maple Residence. Each house provides a warm and comfortable environment with a mix of single and double rooms and the following amenities: • • • • •

spacious and bright bedrooms private ensuite bathroom in all bedrooms fully-equipped kitchen laundry facilities WiFi access

• in-house fitness area • outdoor recreational space • mini-fridge in each room

Boarding Weekend Programming Over the course of the school year, boarding staff organize and supervise a variety of weekend activities. As well, there are five, four-day long weekends every year when the school is closed. Boarding students have the option of leaving campus to be with friends or family, or they may sign up for our Ashbury Long Weekend Program, allowing them to remain on campus, and participate in local programming.

HEATHER GILLIN RESIDENCE

MAPLE RESIDENCE

MATTHEWS HOUSE

Our Residences Our modern dining room in the main school building provides healthy and delicious meals with a variety of choices reflecting the cultural origins of our boarding students. Special dietary needs are supported by our Food Services team. Residential staff organize and supervise a variety of weekend activities throughout the year, with special programming offered on long weekends allowing boarding students to stay on campus or participate in off-site trips.

35+

NATIONALITIES REPRESENTED IN OUR RESIDENCES

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Required Forms and Information Step 1: Online Application and Application Fee Go to ashbury.ca/admissions and click on the APPLY button. As a first-time user, you will need to set up an account by clicking on New User Registration. Choose a User Name and Password; this will allow you to save your work and go back into the application to complete it before your final online submission.

Follow the detailed checklist instructions on MySchoolApp, our online portal.

The Application Fee of $200 CAD is paid online by credit card.

Step 2: Personal Profile Within the online application, each applicant must write a 300-word essay outlining their academic goals and interests, extracurricular activities, community involvement, and areas of distinction or achievement. Please refer to the “Download” link for personal profile content guidelines. Candidates are expected to write their personal profile themselves.

Step 3: School Reports We require a copy of the applicant’s final report card from their last completed school year, as well as any interim report cards from their current school year as they become available.

Step 4: Confidential Reference The Confidential Reference must be completed by the applicant’s Math or English teacher, or school Principal. Please complete the reference request in your MySchoolApp checklist. The completed reference is returned directly to Admissions.

Step 5: Interview Interviews are conducted by telephone, FaceTime, WeChat, WhatsApp, or Zoom for students applying from a distance. We will arrange an appointment for the interview, usually between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. (EST), Monday to Friday.

Step 6: Entrance Exam Students applying from a distance may write the SSAT, or they may arrange to write the Ashbury College online entrance exam. Further information will be shared during the application process.

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