P.O. Box 3013, 2 Ridley Road St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 7C3 Canada - +1 905-684-1889
Our Admissions Office looks forward to providing you with an in-person or interactive virtual tour at your convenience.
Throughout the school year, we will be hosting information sessions for both Upper and Lower School prospective families and participating in many in-person and virtual events to accommodate the needs of our families from around the globe.
Whether you're searching for boarding schools near you or connecting with us internationally, our Admissions events are your best opportunity to meet our Headmaster, speak with faculty, and explore why Ridley College is the right independent educational institution for your child's global future. Please visit this page for regular updates and contact [email protected] to schedule an in-person tour, virtual tour, or information session with a member of our team.
Thank you for being in touch. Come discover why you belong at Ridley College.

All upcoming Admissions Events
Did you miss our live parent panel? We've recorded the presentation so that you can watch or re-watch it anytime! Listen to our Ridley parents as they share their children's boarding experience and answer questions about our culture, values and programming. Connect with us and see why Ridley is more than just a school.
Learn more about Ridley College — wherever you are! Throughout the year, members of our Admissions team will be attending numerous Admissions Fairs and events. They will be happy to meet with you, share what makes Ridley a world leader in education and answer any questions you may have about our school. Have questions about an upcoming event? Reach out and contact our team!
| DATES | LOCATION | EVENT | CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 22–26, 2026 | Mexico City, Mexico | CAIS Boarding Schools Fair | Katherine Chavez |
| Jan. 31, 2026 | Paris, France | EDU Com Summer Camp Fair | Rhiannon Davies |
| Jan. 2026 | Nigeria, Ghana, Rwanda and Kenya | TBC | Julie Cameron |
| Feb. 2–10, 2026 | Bogota and Medellin, Colombia | Explore Canada Colombia | Katherine Chavez |
| Feb. 3, 2026 | Geneva, Switzerland | EDU Com Summer Camp Fair | Rhiannon Davies |
| Feb. 5–8, 2026 | Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | 2026 Skate Canada Trophy | Jenna Cameron |
| Feb. 11–16, 2026 | Peru | Agent visits and student interviews | Katherine Chavez |
| Feb. 2026 | Germany | Agent visits and student interviews | Ricarda Romain |
| Feb. 2026 | Prague, Czechia | Agent visits and student interviews | Ricarda Romain |
| Mar. 1, 2026 | Buffalo, NY, USA | Elmwood Franklin Secondary School Fair | Ricarda Romain |
| Mar. 20–22, 2025 | Hamilton, Ontario | Skate Ontario Provincial Championships | Jenna Cameron |
| Apr. 1, 2026 | Newark, NJ, USA | Far Hills Secondary School Fair | Ricarda Romain |
| TBC | Deerfield, MA, USA | Eaglebrook School Fair | Ricarda Romain |
| TBC | Istanbul, Türkiye | Agent visits and student interviews | Jenna Cameron |
| Fall 2026 | Taipei, Taiwan | CAIS Fair and Reception | TBC |
| Fall 2026 | Hangzhou, China | CAIS Fair and Reception | TBC |
| Fall 2026 | Chengdu, China | CAIS Fair and Reception | TBC |
| Fall 2026 | Shenzhen, China | CAIS Fair and Reception | TBC |
| Fall 2026 | Boston, MA, USA | South Shore Secondary School Fair and North Shore Secondary School Fair | TBC |
| Fall 2026 | New York City, NY, USA | Parents League Boarding School Fair | TBC |
| Fall 2026 | Toronto, ON, Canada | Sterling Hall School | TBC |
| Fall 2026 | Bermuda | CAIS Boarding Schools Fair | TBC |
| Fall 2026 | Frankfurt, Germany | Agent visits and student interviews | TBC |
| Fall 2026 | Hamburg, Germany | Agent visits and student interviews | TBC |
| Fall 2026 | Düsseldorf, Germany | Agent visits and student interviews | TBC |
| Fall 2026 | Lagos, Nigeria | Lagos Island Boarding School Fair, Lagos Mainland Boarding School Fair, school visits and student interviews | TBC |
| Fall 2026 | Stuttgart, Germany | Agent visits and student interviews | TBC |
| Fall 2026 | Montreal, Quebec | Sacred Heart School Fair | TBC |
| Fall 2026 | München, Germany | Agent visits and student interviews | TBC |
| Fall 2026 | Osaka, Japan | EduCanada Fairs | TBC |
| Fall 2026 | Wien (Vienna), Austria | Agent visits and student interviews | TBC |
| Fall 2026 | Tokyo, Japan | CAIS Boarding Schools Fair, agent visits and student interviews | TBC |
| Fall 2026 | Kigali, Rwanda | Student interviews | TBC |
| Fall 2026 | Mexico City, Mexico | Avila International Education School Fair | TBC |
| Fall 2026 | Seoul, South Korea | CAIS Boarding Schools Fair | TBC |
| Fall 2026 | Oakville, ON, Canada | Our Kids Halton Peel Private School Expo | TBC |
| Fall 2026 | Thailand | Pacific Premiere Fair, agent visits and family meetings | TBC |
| Fall 2026 | Hong Kong | CAIS Boarding Schools Fair | TBC |
| Fall 2026 | Boston, MA, USA | NABSW North America | TBC |
| Fall 2026 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Saudi Aramco Expatriate Schools Fair, Aramco Events and Arab Congress CAIS Event | TBC |
| Fall 2026 | Grand Cayman | Bedi Walker School Fair and CAIS Boarding Schools Reception | TBC |
| Fall 2026 | Kingston, Jamaica | Bedi Walker Boarding School Fair, family meetings, student interviews and reception | TBC |
| Fall 2026 | Shanghai, China | TBC | TBC |
| Fall 2026 | Guangzhou, China | TBC | TBC |
| Fall 2026 | Hong Kong | TBC | TBC |
| Fall 2026 | Brazil, Colombia and Argentina | TBC | TBC |
| Fall 2026 | Wasaga Beach, Ontario | Skate Ontario Pre-Novice & Novice Sectionals | TBC |
Please note: Some event details are still being finalized. In these cases, you will see “TBC” (which means To Be Confirmed) in one or more columns of the chart. This may refer to the date, location or the Admissions Officer attending. These details will be updated as soon as they are confirmed. Please check back regularly, as this travel calendar is updated often.
Yes. We host several on-campus Open Houses throughout the year, designed to immerse your family in our community. We also offer virtual events for prospective families who are unable to travel to our campus in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.
Yes. We strongly encourage applicants to spend a visit day with us to see the school in action. For Lower and Middle School applicants, a visit day is part of the application process, whenever possible. Upper School applicants benefit greatly from a campus tour guided by a Ridley Student Ambassador.
Yes. We regularly host virtual open houses and specialized webinars covering topics like our IB curriculum, boarding school life and the application process. These are specifically timed to accommodate families around the world.
Ridley is proud of its High-Performance Athletics programs (e.g., Hockey, Basketball, Rowing). If your child is interested in trying out, please fill out a prep programme inquiry form and an Admissions Officer will connect you directly with the relevant coach.
We travel extensively across Canada and internationally to meet prospective families. Some of our popular international locations include Shanghai, Beijing, Princeton, NJ, Coronado, CA, Kowloon, Dhahran, Seoul, Mexico City, Sendai, Tokyo, Munich, Long Bay and others.
Please refer to our detailed Fairs and Travel Schedule to find out when we will be near you.
Absolutely. Contact the Admissions Office at [email protected] or fill out our online inquiry form to schedule a personal campus tour at a time that works for your family.