P.O. Box 3013, 2 Ridley Road St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 7C3 Canada - +1 905-684-1889
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Looking at the sum of fees for independent schools can raise questions about what those fees go towards each year. At Ridley College, we offer a complete package to maximize the value for your family and potentially save you money in the long run. Our comprehensive tuition fee is an investment in a life-shaping experience at a top boarding school in Canada.
The tuition is all-inclusive of most academic and co-curricular programming, competitive sports, arts, state-of-the-art facilities, dining, specialized student support, and student transportation for local day, sports and activities.
You don't need to pay for these facilities separately. Rather than paying food bills for growing children and investing in athletic activities and the travel costs to get there, Ridley fees are inclusive of these needs and opportunities which are expertly delivered.
There are things you make sacrifices for and there are things that should always be at the top of your priority list and education will always be at the top for me.
Grace Lowes ’16
Not only is there the monetary value of these fees, but also the long-term payoff for your child’s development: they become more confident, active and engaged. They’re able to pursue their passions and make a marked difference in the world.
Graduates from a top educational independent school like Ridley are frequently awarded significant scholarships for universities of their choice, resulting in substantial long-term savings.
A driving factor behind these scholarships is the access independent school students have to programmes such as the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme which is highly regarded by postsecondary admissions offices.
Base tuition fees for the current school year vary by category, and total fees depend on the chosen payment plan. Please see our financial guides for more details on what's included.
| Day Students | Base Fees (2025/26) |
|---|---|
| JK-Grade 3 | $31,875 |
| Grades 4-6 | $34,475 |
| Grades 7-8 | $36,975 |
| Grades 9-12/PG | $46,225 |
| Domestic Boarding Students | Base Fees (2025/26) |
|---|---|
| Grades 6-12/PG | $76,600 |
| International Boarding Students | Base Fees (2025/26) |
|---|---|
| Grades 6-12/PG | $87,500 |
Our 2026/27 Financial Guides will be posted in February 2026.
Each year we provide over $3.5 million in scholarships and bursaries. Learn more about how a Ridley education can be brought within reach for your family:
After accepting your admission offer, an enrollment contract must be signed. Each year in early February, an email will be sent on the re-enrollment process.
Ridley College offers a variety of payment plans, and our Business Office is available to support you with understanding fee payment options.
If you have questions about tuition fees or payment options, contact the Business Office at 1-905-684-1889 or [email protected].
Ridley tuition fees include all regular academic programming, all food services (daily for day, full board for boarding), residential life for boarding school students, local bus transportation (for day students in the Niagara area), and access to most co-curriculars, competitive sports, and campus facilities.
Check out our Financial Guides to learn more on what's included!
Additional fees include uniforms, textbooks, high-performance athletics participation fees, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, mandatory health insurance for international students and the school trips outside of the academic day. We aim for transparency; these costs are detailed in our Financial Guides.
Yes. We offer sibling bursaries for the second and third child, with amounts varying by grade and enrolment category (Day or Boarding School). Check out our Financial Guide for further details.
Due dates depend on the payment plan you select. Find the outlined payment plans in our Financial Guides.
For international students or families outside of Canada and the United States (e.g., from Hong Kong, Japan, Saudi Arabia, China, Germany etc), payment is typically due in full by June 1st (Plan A).
We are proudly an independent school, located in Ontario, Canada. We are a non-profit institution. Our revenue is reinvested entirely back into the school programs, facilities, and the educational mission, not distributed as profit.
For questions about tuition, fees or payment options, contact the Business Office at 1-905-684-1889 or [email protected]
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