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Our admissions process is designed to get to know you and your family. Together, we explore the possibilities for you at Ridley College, and find out whether our school is the right fit for your education.
Your admissions process begins with your application. After it is submitted, you will liaise with a member of the Admissions team, who will review your profile, share further information, arrange visits, answer questions and determine if Ridley is right for you. Our approach is specifically designed to help us understand each candidate as an individual student. We understand that there may be unique circumstances that require flexibility and we adapt to accommodate for these where possible.
Applications are still open for the 2025/26 school year, however spaces are limited.
You can also apply for the 2026/27 school year, and we encourage you to do so as soon as possible.
Please check this site often for admissions updates, or contact our Admissions team with any questions.
All boarding applications for the 2025/26 academic year will continue to be reviewed on a rolling basis. To avoid disappointment due to limited space in certain grades, we recommend applying early. Families can generally anticipate a decision within two weeks of a student’s file being completed in full.
Please contact our Admissions teams at [email protected] if you want to join our school in September 2025.
All Lower School applications for the 2025/26 academic year will continue to be reviewed on a rolling basis. To avoid disappointment due to limited space in certain grades, we recommend applying early. Families can generally anticipate a decision within two weeks of a student’s file being completed in full.
Please contact our Admissions teams at [email protected] if you want to join our Lower School in September 2025.
All Middle School applications for the 2025/26 academic year will continue to be reviewed on a rolling basis. Families can generally anticipate a decision within two weeks of a student’s file being completed in full.
Please contact our Admissions teams at [email protected] if you want to join our Middle School in September 2025.
Due to high demand and a competitive application process, Ridley can no longer offer rolling admissions for day applicants in our Upper School.
The application deadline for Upper School Day admission for September 2025 has now passed. However, we are still accepting applications for Upper School Boarding, though spaces are limited.
If you have any questions about your Upper School Day application, don't hesitate to contact our Admissions team.
To apply for day student status at Ridley College, families must have a current, local address and reside within a 50 km radius of the campus. Anyone with a residence outside this radius applying as a day student must seek an exemption by requesting approval from the Director of Enrollment Management.
We encourage you to begin the process during the fall and spring of the preceding academic year. Students applying to Ridley College are asked to submit:
Once you have submitted your application, the Admissions Office will provide the Application Checklist, which will help you to upload the required documentation and schedule your interview.
Your Guide To A Successful Admissions Interview
I was immediately impressed with how quickly the school got in touch to provide information to help us in the decision-making process. They also accommodated tours and multiple class visits to ensure it was the right school for us. I have noticed how easily [my girls] have adapted to the school, how much more they are learning in the diverse courses and how their social interactions have blossomed.
Marleen McMaster, Ridley Parent
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If you have questions about the admissions process or entrance requirements, contact the Admissions Office at 1-905-684-1889 Ext. 2207 or [email protected]
