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Admissions Events: Global Fairs and Open Houses

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Admissions Events: Global Fairs and Open Houses

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. 

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Travel Schedule 

Learn more about Ridley College wherever you are! Throughout the year our Admissions team attends a variety of fairs and events and we’d love to meet you. Discover what makes Ridley a global leader in education and get answers to all your questions about our school.

If you have questions about an upcoming event reach out to our team. We’re here to help.

2025/26

DATESLOCATIONEVENTCONTACT
Jan. 17, 2026Eden Ice Querétaro, MexicoFigure Skating Masterclass with Elvis Stojko and Gladys OrozcoKatherine Chavez
Jan. 18–19, 2026Accra, GhanaAgent visits and student interviewsJulie Cameron
Jan. 22–26, 2026Mexico City, MexicoCAIS Boarding Schools FairKatherine Chavez
Jan. 31, 2026Paris, FranceEDU Com Summer Camp FairRhiannon Davies
Feb. 3, 2026Geneva, SwitzerlandEDU Com Summer Camp FairRhiannon Davies
Feb. 5–8, 2026Dartmouth, Nova Scotia2026 Skate Canada TrophyJenna Cameron
Feb. 2026GermanyAgent visits and student interviewsRicarda Romain
Feb. 2026Prague, CzechiaAgent visits and student interviewsRicarda Romain
Mar. 1, 2026Buffalo, NY, USAElmwood Franklin Secondary School FairRicarda Romain
Mar. 20–22, 2026Hamilton, OntarioSkate Ontario Provincial ChampionshipsJenna Cameron
Apr. 1, 2026Newark, NJ, USAFar Hills Secondary School FairRicarda Romain
TBCDeerfield, MA, USAEaglebrook School FairRicarda Romain
TBCIstanbul, TürkiyeAgent visits and student interviewsJenna Cameron

2026/27

DATESLOCATIONEVENT
Fall 2026Taipei, TaiwanAgent and student meetings
Fall 2026Hangzhou, ChinaAgent and student meetings
Fall 2026Chengdu, ChinaAgent and student meetings
Fall 2026Shenzhen, ChinaAgent and student meetings
Fall 2026Boston, MA, USASouth Shore Secondary School Fair and North Shore Secondary School Fair
Fall 2026New York City, NY, USAParents League Boarding School Fair
Fall 2026Toronto, ON, CanadaSterling Hall School
Fall 2026BermudaCAIS Boarding Schools Fair
Fall 2026Frankfurt, GermanyAgent visits and student interviews
Fall 2026Hamburg, GermanyAgent visits and student interviews
Fall 2026Düsseldorf, GermanyAgent visits and student interviews
Fall 2026Lagos, NigeriaLagos Island Boarding School Fair, Lagos Mainland Boarding School Fair, school visits and student interviews
Fall 2026Stuttgart, GermanyAgent visits and student interviews
Fall 2026Montreal, QuebecSacred Heart School Fair
Fall 2026München, GermanyAgent visits and student interviews
Fall 2026Osaka, JapanAgent and student meetings
Fall 2026Wien (Vienna), AustriaAgent visits and student interviews
Fall 2026Tokyo, JapanAgent and student meetings
Fall 2026Kigali, RwandaStudent interviews
Fall 2026Mexico City, MexicoAvila International Education School Fair
Fall 2026Seoul, South KoreaAgent and student meetings
Fall 2026Oakville, ON, CanadaOur Kids Halton Peel Private School Expo
Fall 2026ThailandAgent and student meetings
Fall 2026Hong KongAgent and student meetings
Fall 2026Boston, MA, USANABSW North America
Fall 2026Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaSaudi Aramco Expatriate Schools Fair, Aramco Events and Arab Congress CAIS Event
Fall 2026Grand CaymanBedi Walker School Fair and CAIS Boarding Schools Reception
Fall 2026Kingston, JamaicaBedi Walker Boarding School Fair, family meetings, student interviews and reception
Fall 2026Shanghai, ChinaAgent and student meetings
Fall 2026Guangzhou, ChinaAgent and student meetings
Fall 2026Hong KongAgent and student meetings
Fall 2026Brazil, Colombia and ArgentinaAgent and student meetings
Fall 2026Wasaga Beach, OntarioSkate Ontario Pre-Novice and Novice Sectionals

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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