Ashbury College campus in Ottawa, Ontario

Ashbury College

Ottawa, OntarioDay · Co-edGrades 3 – 12Est. 1961
Grades
3 – 12
Enrollment
750
Day Tuition
CA$40,920/yr
Class Size
17 students
Medium classes
Acceptance
70%
Moderate
Founded
1961
Campus
13 acres
Gender Policy
Co-ed

About Ashbury College

To inspire intellectually curious, compassionate, and engaged global citizens

Ashbury College is a leading independent coeducational day and boarding school located in Ottawa, Ontario, serving students from Grades 3 to 12. Founded in 1891, it is an IB World School that emphasizes academic rigour, international engagement, and personal growth across its Junior and Senior schools.

Core Values

LeadershipMoral DevelopmentWholenessCommunityIndependence

Teaching Philosophy

The liberal education provided by Ashbury College Senior School teaches students to think, speak and write clearly, critically and creatively. It leads them to explore the core subjects that comprise our human heritage and are the hallmarks of an educated person. It develops a healthy body and illuminates the spirit by inspiring students to look beyond themselves towards the greater good.

What Makes Ashbury College Special

  • Co-educational day and boarding school
  • Strong focus on leadership development
  • Ottawa location

Academics

Curriculum

Ashbury College offers IB curriculum, with specializations in International Baccalaureate (IB), STEM (Science & Engineering), Fine & Performing Arts, and Pluralism and International Engagement (Ashbury College Academics).

Academic Environment

Academic Culture
Rigorous

Languages of Instruction

EnglishFrench

Programs & Extracurriculars

Arts Programs

6 programs
Visual artsMusic (instrumental)Music (vocal)Drama/TheatreCreative writingFilm/TV

Sports

14 programs
Cross-countryFootballSwimmingTennisRugbySoccerVolleyballBasketballField hockeyGolfBadmintonSkiingTrack and fieldBaseball

Clubs & Activities

38 programs
Alexander House CouncilArt ClubArts CouncilBlazer Magazine ClubAthletics CouncilBlazer Magazine EditorialChess ClubBusiness ClubChoirEcoAction ClubCoding ClubFrench Club (Les Curieux)Community Engagement CouncilHOSAConnaught House CouncilLe ClashDance ClubMath ClubGrad CommitteeMentorsGrade 9 CouncilPrefect/Captain CouncilInternationalism CouncilReach for the Top ClubMedia ClubRound Square ClubModel United NationsSMART TeamNew House CouncilSpanish ClubStudent Success CouncilSpeech and Debate ClubSustainability CouncilTrial Advocacy ClubStudent Admissions CommitteeWoollcombe House CouncilYearbookWorld Affairs Club (Ashbury College Student Life)

Campus & Facilities

Ashbury College sits on a 13-acre-acre campus with Science labs, Arts and music studios, Athletic complex, Boarding facilities, and Library.

Boarding Life

15% of students board.

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Day Tuition

CA$40,920

per year

Boarding Tuition

CA$87,660

per year

Above average for Ontario private schools (~CA$18,000/yr)
Financial Aid
Available
Students Receiving Aid
10%
Median Aid Package
CA$15,000

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Admissions

Day Student Deadline
Dec 01, 2023
Boarding Deadline
Rolling
Acceptance Rate
70%

Requirements

  • Application form
  • Report cards
  • Interview
  • Reference letters
  • Entrance exam
  • Essay
  • Shadow day

Community & Culture

Ashbury cultivates a close, diverse international community where students from over 60 countries learn together in small classes averaging 17 students. The school emphasizes educating the whole student—body, mind, and character—through a robust co-curricular program spanning athletics, performing and fine arts, and community service. With a boarding population of 110 students and a house system that structures student life, Ashbury creates an environment where students are encouraged to step out of their comfort zones, think critically and globally, and uphold the school motto of Honesty, Courage, and Kindness.

Diversity & Inclusion

Ashbury is committed to fostering inclusivity and embracing pluralism. In summer 2020, the school launched a pluralism project involving over 80 students, staff, alumni, parents, and board members working on five design teams to ensure an inclusive, safe, and respectful environment. The school acknowledges its campus is located on the traditional, unceded territory of the Anishinàbe Omàmìwininì Algonquin Nation and is committed to increasing awareness of Indigenous peoples, advancing Truth and Reconciliation, and developing meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities. This work supports Ashbury's strategic goal of fostering an inclusive school community that builds on the strength of its diversity.

Parent Involvement

The Ashbury Parents' Guild serves as the primary vehicle for parent engagement, with an executive leadership team and active membership focused on organizing events and initiatives that build community and raise support for the school. The Guild's mandate is to promote connections among members of the Ashbury community and create sustained parent involvement. Beyond the Guild, parents are represented on the Board of Governors and Foundation Board, though specific volunteer opportunities and communication channels are not prominently detailed on the website.

Accreditations & Recognition

IBMinistry-inspectedCAIS

Contact Ashbury College

Address

362 Mariposa Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Phone

1 (613) 749-5954 (

Email

info@ashbury.ca

Website

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ashbury College

Ashbury College serves students in grades 3-12.

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