Ashbury College Boarding Prospectus 2023

MISSION

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

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

OTTAWA

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.

International

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.

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.

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.

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.

Our boarding students come from:

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

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

• Art Portfolio Club

• Blazer Magazine

• Camera Club

• Cangineers

• Choir

• Debate and Speech

• Deca

• Drama Club

• Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

• Envirothon

• Fitness and Conditioning

• Friday Night Skiing

• Girls Fitness

• Guitar

• Investment Club

• Knitting

• Model United Nations

• Music

• Musical Theatre and Set Design

• Recreational Badminton

• Recreational Tennis

• Robotics

• Recreational Indoor Soccer

• Science Club

• Spanish Club/Dance Club

• STEAM Club

• Touch Rugby, Boys and Girls Development

• Triathlon Club

• World Affairs Club

• Yearbook

• Yoga

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

• Junior Boys Soccer

• Senior Boys Soccer

• Junior Football

• Senior Football

• Varsity Girls Field Hockey

• Varsity Girls Basketball

• Junior Girls Basketball

• Senior Boys Volleyball

• Cross-Country Running

• Varsity Tennis

• Varsity Golf

• Varsity Swimming

Winter Term

• Junior Boys Basketball

• Senior Boys Basketball

• Senior Girls Volleyball

• Varsity Contact Ice Hockey

• Varsity Swimming

• Varsity Alpine Skiing

• Varsity Nordic Skiing

• Varsity Snowboarding

• Varsity Curling

Mid-Winter Term

• Junior Girls Volleyball

• Junior Boys Volleyball

• Junior Badminton

• Senior Badminton

Spring Term

• Junior Boys Rugby

• Senior Boys Rugby

• Varsity Girls Rugby

• Varsity Girls

Touch Football

• Varsity Girls Soccer

• Varsity Baseball

• Varsity Track and Field

• Varsity Girls

Touch Football

• Varsity Coed Ultimate

• Varsity Triathlon

• Varsity Rowing

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

Boarding Weekend Programming

• in-house fitness area

• outdoor recreational space

• mini-fridge in each room

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

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.

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.

Contact Admissions

admissions@ashbury.ca +1-613-749-5954 362 Mariposa Avenue Ottawa, Ontario K1M 0T3 | CANADA

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A Sense of Place

I regard it as the foremost task of education to insure the survival of these qualities: an enterprising curiosity, an undefeatable spirit, tenacity in pursuit, readiness for sensible self denial, and above all, compassion.

-- Kurt Hahn, Round Square Founder