READY TO TAKE ON THE WORLD

Core ValuesAcademic Excellence

Our enriched academic programs promote critical thinking, creativity and the

pursuit of knowledge in preparing students for success in university and in life.

Our teachers thrive within a culture of innovation and creativity in teaching and

learning excellence and are committed to continuous improvement.

Community

The spirit of Ashbury is characterized by enthusiasm and cooperation and based

on strong and productive relationships among students, staff, alumni and parents.

Our caring coeducational community offers a safe, structured environment in

which students and staff members are encouraged to reach their potential.

Character Development

We foster ethical and spiritual growth in a community founded on mutual

respect. Our students and staff act with integrity and compassion. Ashbury

provides an environment that supports constructive debate, allows time for

reflection, and encourages community involvement and personal responsibility.

Personal Growth

Athletics, the arts, outdoor education, spirituality and service to others drive

our students to take risks and to strive for excellence. They learn about the

importance of commitment and collaboration. Participation leads to the

development of healthy, self-confident, resilient individuals with strong

leadership skills and balanced lives.

International Engagement

As an IB World School located in the heart of Canada’s bilingual capital city

and profiting from a culturally diverse community, we foster students who are

open-minded to the perspectives, values and traditions of all cultures and who

act with international understanding and global responsibility. We share a spirit

of outreach locally, nationally and globally and seek partnerships to enhance

our learning.

Ashbury College engages students in a dynamic learning environment

and inspires them to become intellectually curious, compassionate and

responsible citizens.

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ESSAt Ashbury, we strive to embrace innovation in teaching and learning; to

create new opportunities for students to connect with others within Canada’s

capital region, nationally and internationally; to attract students ready to be

challenged by an enriched curriculum; and to prepare students to contribute

to a better world.

Mission

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From our home in the nation’s capital, Ashbury College is a centre for

excellence in international teaching and learning, where enthusiasm

permeates life both in and out of the classroom. Our goal is not just

to get students to new destinations, but also to give them the skills

and knowledge to succeed and adapt to the challenges they

will face.

This is a close and diverse school community that integrates young

children with pre-university students. In a supportive environment

we challenge students to step out of their comfort zones, and to

think critically and globally—all while ensuring the simple yet

important formalities of manners and respect are not overlooked.

Ashbury’s co-curricular programs, high academic standards and

expectations are rooted in a context of making the world bigger for

our students. As we celebrate our 125th year, being innovative, while

not abandoning the tried and tested, will inspire our teaching and

learning to prepare students for the world ahead.

Ashbury College is an exciting place to be, and I invite you to

discover the advantages and experience we have to offer.

Norman Southward

Head of School

The World Starts Here

As one of Canada’s most highly respected independent schools,

Ottawa’s Ashbury College provides a well-rounded experience for

its students. We prepare young men and women for university—and

for life.

Established in 1891, Ashbury College offers unique programs and

life-enhancing skills to students from across Canada and around

the world. As an IB World School with coeducation for students in

Grades 4-12, Ashbury is a top choice for families seeking exceptional

learning options for their children.

UNIVERSITY PREPARATION

With small class sizes and an average student/teacher ratio of 8:1,

Ashbury’s specialized faculty are focused on helping students

succeed, by delivering a challenging, thought-provoking curriculum

designed to motivate and inspire.

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ACADEMIC ExCEllENCE

Ashbury offers a progressive learning environment in which students

are encouraged to reach their full potential. Ashbury graduates excel

in all fields of study, and the school’s 100% university placement rate

is a source of pride for faculty and parents alike.

PERSONAl ATTENTION

With over 70 co-curriculars on offer, there’s something for everyone

at Ashbury. Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of

clubs and teams to develop their skills and interests or acquire new

ones. The school provides opportunities for students to try new

things, collaborate and compete with others, and challenge

themselves to grow and learn.

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Ashbury Junior School: 170 boys and girls in Grades 4-8

Ashbury Senior School: 525 young men and women in Grades 9-12

Portrait of a Graduate

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The Ashbury community fosters the academic, artistic and athletic development of our students while nurturing their spiritual growth.

As we complete our final year, it’s funny to think about where we started from. We both arrived at

Ashbury in Grade 7, sitting beside each other in a classroom of strangers. We knew very few people,

and knew even less about what to expect from our new school.

Fast forward six years, and somehow the wary, fledgling seventh graders of the past have

transformed into confident student leaders. Looking back at how we have grown, it’s easy to

see the role that Ashbury has played in our lives. There is so much we can talk about —too many

exhilarating sports matches, spirited house events and enlightening excursions to even count.

But one piece of Ashbury that has always shone through is the amazing community. Every

step of the way, students and teachers have been there to support us, laugh with us, and catch

us when we fall. Ashbury people are some of the best people we have ever met, and they have

made our last six years truly special.

Jasmine Mussani and Anthony Cui

My experience at Ashbury has been nothing less than extraordinary. Ever since I walked in the front

doors in Grade 4, I noticed an extremely welcoming and engaging environment. I am now in Grade 8 and

am looking forward to the Senior School because I know that if it is anything like the Junior School, it will

be another amazing four years of school.

Devan Sharma

Ashbury has done so much for me since Grade 4 and I know there is so much more to come: from

field trips to leadership activities to sport teams. Ashbury has created so many opportunities for me.

I always feel a part of something. My teachers encourage me to achieve my highest potential in the

classroom, on the stage and with a team. Ashbury is much more than a school to me; it is my

community and an important part of my future.

Torey Guimaraes

1891 Ashbury School opens

1910Ashbury College

moves to Rockcliffe Park

1975 International

Baccalaureate Programme introduced at Ashbury College

2004Maclaren Hall and Double

Gymnasium completed

2009 Matthews House, residence

for boys, completed

1940 Ashbury Collegeshelters 55 young Abinger Hill boys

from Britain

1982Coeducation

introduced into theSenior School

2007Heather Gillin Residence

for girls completed

2014Creative Learning

Centre opens

Ashbury College continues to build on its 125-year reputation of

excellence, innovation and leadership by inspiring students to think

critically, create meaningfully, and contribute towards the better-

ment of their school, their community, and their planet.

The teachers and staff at Ashbury are committed to creating an

environment where students feel supported and where they are

encouraged to find within themselves the courage to question, to

lead and to share. This dedication to character is the backbone of

the Ashbury experience, and the foundation on which students

build a desire for lifelong learning and purposeful employment.

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Inclusive Approach

This is a school that is looking

to include rather than finding

reasons to exclude. There is a

holistic approach to education;

kids are not tagged as being one

thing and one thing only. They

are encouraged to do a little bit

of everything and are better

for it.”

Ashbury parent

International Engagement

“I come from Nigeria and I like

that the Ashbury family is so

international. It’s really

welcoming and there’s always

someone encouraging you to

get involved in school activities.”

Grade 12 student

Embracing the Future

“A competitive school like

Ashbury College owes its success

to the fact that it is adaptive to

change and continues to build

on its high standards.”

Class of 2014 graduate

Charting Success

“One of the advantages of an

Ashbury education is that stu-

dents become very good critical

thinkers. They’re really able to

build the skills necessary for

success in the 21st century.”

Ashbury IB teacher

What our community is saying

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International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme

Ashbury has a 40-year tradition as an IB World School, offering a high-quality education with fully accredited

IB teachers. Students in the two-year Diploma Programme are able to choose from a wide range of IB subjects

and levels and have the opportunity to develop artistic, cultural, athletic, service and leadership skills.

In 1975, Ashbury became the second Canadian school to offer IB curriculum.

To achieve the IB Diploma, students study six subject areas in depth, including a dual language

program in English, French, Spanish or another international language. Ashbury offers IB studies in

alignment with the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) requirements so our senior students

can make choices suitable to their interests, abilities and university plans while earning both the

OSSD and the IB Diploma.

Approximately 75% of Ashbury students complete an IB course or the Diploma Programme.

IB Higher Level biology lab workshop: St. Andrews by-the-Sea Marine Biology Centre

A Sense of Place

Ashbury College

Parliament Hill

National Arts Centre

Rideau Canal

Museum of History

Gatineau Park

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MAP LEGEND

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The Heart of Canada’s CapitalUn pays bilingue, une ville bilingueAshbury College is nestled in a quiet, safe neighbourhood in Canada’s capital city, Ottawa, Ontario. Sur-

rounded by embassies and established homes, the school campus is a short walk from the city’s multi-

cultural centre, full of historic sites, national museums, galleries, Parliament Hill, and the UNESCO World

Heritage Rideau Canal.

Our state-of-the-art residences each host 50 young men and women, who acquire real-life skills as they

learn to live independently within the boarding structure.

Health, safety and wellness are central to our boarding program. We have eight dedicated teachers who

live in the student residences, and the school’s registered nurse lives on campus, providing 24-hour-a-

day care.

National Gallery of Canada

University of Ottawa

Byward Market

Rideau Hall (Governor General’s residence)

24 Sussex Drive (Prime Minister’s residence)

Department of Foreign Affairs

Ottawa International Airport

VIA Rail Train Station

Voyageur Bus Terminal

Carleton University

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Graduation RequirementsOntARIO SeCOnDARy SCHOOL DIPLOMAAll students graduate with the Ontario Ministry of Education regulated Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), which requires the completion of 30 course credits (each credit is a minimum of 110 hours of in-class instruction). Ashbury is a non-semestered school. All Ashbury credit courses (Grades 9 to 12) meet or exceed the expectations of the provincial curriculum. The four-year course of study requires students to perform 40 hours of community service and write a mandated Grade 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT).

ASHBuRy DIPLOMAIn addition to the OSSD, Ashbury issues its own diploma characterized by its carefully planned academic structure, which includes a greater number of mandatory courses than the OSSD in the areas of a second language, physical and health education, the arts and world social studies. Students must also fulfill non-academic requirements that include 60 hours of community service and 9 terms of co-curricular activities. 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. Forty-two graduates received this distinction this year.

evALuAtIOnAshbury’s evaluation of student performance is based on a combination of continuous assessment of termwork and class tests (70%), and summative evaluations (30%) which typically include a major assignment and a final exam.

GRADInG SySteMIn Ontario, the complete mark range is 0 to 100%, with a passing mark set at 50%. Honours level marks are 80% and above. Courses are unweighted.

InteRnAtIOnAL BACCALAuReAte DIPLOMAAshbury College has a long tradition as an IB World School starting in 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. To achieve the IB Diploma, students study six subject areas in depth, including a dual language program in English, French, Spanish or another international language. Ashbury offers IB studies in alignment with the Ontario Secondary School qualifications so our senior students can make choices suitable to their interests, abilities and university plans. Approximately 75% of students complete an IB course or the Diploma program. This year, there were 31 full IB Diploma students, five of whom received an IB Bilingual Diploma. The highest diploma point total in the last five years is 43 out of a possible 45.

IB ReSuLtS: Ashbury WorldAverage Diploma Points: 32.00 30.21Mean Subject Grade: 5.11 4.83Diploma Pass Rate: 98% 80%

SAt exAMInAtIOn ReSuLtSAshbury College is a SAT test centre. Ashbury students are encouraged to write SATs; however, no additional preparation is undertaken for these tests, as most of our students attend Canadian universities. CEEB and ACT code: 826422

SAt MeAn ReSuLtS

Critical Reading Math Writing 580 551 623 617 570 553 Includes 62 students: 29 Rising Seniors and 33 Graduates

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Course offerings IB courses are offered at both the Standard and Higher levels, unless otherwise noted. Grade/levelSenior Courses 11 12 IBAmerican History •Biology • • •Business Leadership •Canadian and World Issues •Chemistry • • •Computer Science • • •Dramatic Arts • • •Economic Issues • • •English • • •English: The Writer’s Craft •The Environment and Resource Management • SLFrench (Introductory) SLFrench (Core) • • •French (Extended) • • •French (Immersion) • SL Global Politics • •Géographie : Le Canada et Le Monde •Healthy Active Living •Interdisciplinary Studies: Change and Continuity in 20th Century Society • •Introduction to Financial Accounting •Introductory Kinesiology •Mathematics: Advanced Functions • •Mathematics: Calculus and Vectors • •Mathematics: Data Management • •Music • • •Peace and Conflict Studies • SLPhilosophy • TOKPhysical Geography •Physics • • •Sociologie : Changements et Défis Sociaux •Sociology: Challenge and Change in Society •Spanish (Introductory) • • SLSpanish (Intermediate) • • •Spanish (Advanced) • • •Visual Arts • • •World History: The West and the World •World Issues: A Geographic Analysis/ • Le Monde: une analyse géographique •

University DestinationsAshbury’s cornerstone is academic rigour, enhanced by small class sizes, dedicated faculty and innovative technology. The International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme and our bilingual diploma (French and English) further enhance diversity and provide a broader world view.

The best universities around the world recruit Ashbury graduates; we have sent grads to Harvard, Cornell, McGill, University of Toronto, University of Ottawa, Queen’s, Cambridge, University of St. Andrews, Dartmouth College, Boston College, Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin, BI Norwegian School of Business and the Sorbonne, to name a few.

We have an excellent university placement rate with the majority of our graduates gaining entry into their preferred university. With millions awarded to Ashbury grads annually in university scholarships, Ashbury is the first choice for a world-class educational experience in an inspiring, safe environment.

SMART (Science, Math

and Research for

Transformation) program

for science:

our students are working at

a university level in biology

with the opportunity to travel

annually to present their work

at a university conference in

the United States.

Ontario

UK & Int’l

Quebec

Western Canada

United States

Atlantic Provinces

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Grad Destinations

What students are sayingAt Ashbury, there are many

events, clubs and committees

to be a part of. Ashbury teaches

you how to balance your time

effectively. Participating in clubs

and still meeting academic

requirements is a challenge,

but is possible because time

management is a skill learned

at Ashbury.

Jonta, Grade 12

Tous les aspects de l’école sont

fantastiques: les enseignants

et les élèves sont chaleureux

et accueillants, les installations

sont incroyables, et il est facile à

s’épanouir dans la communauté

Ashbury. Les cours qui sont of-

ferts à l’école sont attirants pour

des élèves qui ont des intérêts

divers, et ils vous permettent à

raffiner vos objectifs pour l’ave-

nir. Alors que les enseignants

aident à avancer votre potentiel

académique, vos pairs vous

acceptent tel que vous êtes et

offrent leur amitié.

Duncan, Grade 1114

What students are sayingI would really like students to

know that the teachers are some

of the most caring and under-

standing teachers in the world.

Students coming into Ashbury

will not only get to know and

forge good relationships with

their peers, but also with their

teachers. By having this fun

relationship, class is much more

enjoyable and any material

becomes easy to learn.

Michael, Grade 12

My brothers and I are lucky

to be students at Ashbury,

where we are challenged and

inspired in our academics,

athletics and co-curriculars.

Even though it’s still early in

my Ashbury career, I know

that what lies ahead for me is

an intense education that will

push me to become a strong,

independent thinker ready to

take on the world. Ashbury

has been producing students

like me for 125 years, which, in

case you didn’t know, is a really,

really long time!

Ella, Grade 615

With students from over 52 countries represented in our student population, including 100 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.

The World

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International students also learn about Canada through studying at Ashbury. 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.

Starts HereMorning announcements are given by students-

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We are there to listen to students—not just about school issues, but life. We encourage them to reach their full potential and have confidence in their abilities.

University Counselling

Teacher Advisor Groups

Student leadership

Summer Programs

Ashbury’s system of academic

and program advisor groups

fosters a strong internal com-

munity. Students in Grade 9 are

assigned a faculty advisor and

the relationship extends for all

four years of secondary school,

providing sustained, personal

guidance and coaching through-

out the high school experience.

Specialized staff in the University

Admissions Department work

closely with senior students

during their final years to provide

personalized guidance and

counselling to every graduate.

One-on-one meetings and

broader information sessions

involving parents ensure a com-

prehensive approach towards

the transition to post-secondary

education.

There are many opportunities

for students to develop lead-

ership skills, either formally

through House Council or

Prefect programs, or informally

through a multitude of other

programs and activities. Con-

nections between our Junior

and Senior Schools provide

mentorship opportunities in

all grades.

Year-round opportunities to

learn are part of the advantage

at Ashbury, where a variety of

non-academic summer programs,

camps, academic credit courses

and IB extension workshops are

on offer. All courses are taught

by Ashbury faculty and offer an

excellent chance for students to

get a head start on their program,

or sample curriculum of interest.

International Travel

Ashbury provides opportunities

for students to engage in local,

national, and international trips

led by knowledgeable Ashbury

faculty. Whether volunteering at

a local school or participating in

a French immersion ski program

in Quebec or a service project in

Africa, the experiences offered

are transformational and promote

a lifelong commitment to our

global community.

o Soccer

o Basketball

o volleyball

o Football

o Ice Hockey

o Field Hockey

o Skiing

o Curling

o Rugby

o Football

o Rowing

Athletics

Ashbury takes great pride in offering its outstanding athletics program,

which is 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, teamwork, diligence and leadership. The

program provides interscholastic opportunities that span a varied

spectrum of student abilities.

o Baseball

o track and Field

o ultimate Frisbee

o tennis

o Badminton

o Golf

o Swimming

o Snow boarding

o Cross-country skiing

o yoga

Students have the opportunity to compete in a wide range of activities.

Our coaches spend countless hours with athletes at the expense of their own personal time. I would like my own kids coached by the coaches at Ashbury.

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Creativity is alive at Ashbury! thanks to a newly-opened Creative

Learning Centre, students have more opportunity, and space, to

pursue their passions in music, art and drama.

visual and performing arts are a big part of the Ashbury expe-

rience, allowing students the chance to express themselves in

many ways. Music is a vibrant part of an Ashbury education, with

successful bands and energetic music classes.

each year, the school’s musical and drama performances draw

rave reviews, and fill our theatre with captivated crowds.

Arts

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 lifelong values related to the

benefits of health, the arts, sport, teamwork, cultural, physical and

recreational endeavours. In addition to competitive and recreational

sports, students can engage in a wide range of non-sporting activities.

Before and AfterSchool Activities

o Debate and Speech

o Robotics

o Model UN

o Musical Theatre

o World Affairs Club

o Yearbook

o Blazer: Student Magazine

o Choir

o Science Club

o Laugh While you Craft

o Spanish Club

o Dance

o Art Club

o Friday Night Skiing

o Destination Imagination

o Bands

o Environmental Club

o Glee Club

o Chess

o Lego

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Boarding Life

Heather Gillin Residence is home to all 50 of Ashbury’s female boarding students, while Matthews

House is home to our 50 male boarding students. Each residence provides a warm and comfort-

able living space with a mix of single and double rooms, and the following amenities :

• Spaciousandbrightbedrooms

• Privateen-suitebathrooms

• CommonareaswithflatscreenTVs,exerciseequipment,pooltablesandfoosball

• Fullkitchen

• Dedicatedstudyrooms

• Wi-Fiaccess

• Laundryfacilities

• In-housegymandfitness

• BBQarea

• Storagearea

Our modern and spacious dining room in the main school building provides healthy and de-

licious meals for our boarding students, with lots of variety and themed dinners to encourage

cultural sharing.

Scheduled study time is balanced with weekend activities, such as exploring local green spaces,

trips to the movies and sporting events, and visiting nearby cities, like Montreal.

Our Boarding Program

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APPLY NOW!Required Forms and InformationOnline Application Form available at ashbury.ca/admissions

Application Fee: Payable by credit card with online application.

School Reports: Previous year’s final report card and any current

report cards as they become available.

Confidential Reference: As an important part of our application

process the Confidential Reference link (ashbury.ca/rec) is to be for-

warded to and completed by the student’s math or English teacher

or school principal. The completed form is directly received by the

Admissions Office once submitted.

Personal Profile: A 300-word letter of introduction, written by the

applicant, providing the following details: academic interests and

achievements; extra-curricular activities; areas of distinction; and,

community involvement. Candidates applying to Grades 7 through

11 are expected to write the profile themselves. Parents may assist

with the writing of the profile for candidates applying to Grades 4

through 6.

Day Visit: Applicants are hosted for the day by an Ashbury Student

Ambassador with lunch provided in Maclaren Hall. Day visits may

be scheduled at any time during the admissions process. Please

contact the Admissions Office for an appointment. Day visits are not

mandatory for students applying from afar; however, we are happy

to accommodate all those who wish to travel to Ashbury to spend

the day with us.

Admissions Interview: Junior School and Senior School day student

interviews will take place during the applicant’s day visit to Ashbury.

The informal interview with a staff or faculty member is approximately

15 to 20 minutes in length. Boarding student interviews will take

place by telephone or Skype at a mutually-agreed time.

Junior School and Grade 9, 10 and 11 Entrance Examination

Canadian Achievement Test, CAT 4: All applicants must write our

standardized, multiple-choice entrance examination to assess skills

in English and mathematics at the student’s previous grade level.

Applicants must bring a pencil, eraser, calculator, centimetre ruler

and protractor with them to the exam. Students in Grades 5-11 may

also choose to write the SSAT exam in place of the CAT exam. More

information can be found at ssat.org.

For students applying from afar, the CAT exam will be sent to the

student’s school and written under supervision of school staff.

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