The Junior School distinguishes itself by providing an academic environment that is very active and hands-on to stimulate and challenge the students as individuals. It is the aim of the Junior School to enable every boy to develop in the areas of academics, athletics, arts, co-curriculars, community and leadership skills. In achieving these aims, the Junior School provides clear standards and guidelines in work, sport, dress and behavior.

High quality and committed staff play an important role in this process by specializing in areas of content knowledge and continually advancing their teaching skills. The teachers expect the boys to do their best in work by actively encouraging excellence and effort in all activities and by developing relationships based on mutual politeness and respect.

Junior School curriculum is delivered in a learning environment that is both innovative and engaging. Hands-on experiences occur daily in arts and music facilities, large gym spaces, outdoors and in science or computer laboratories. Stimulating class discussions, group projects and off-site field trips are just some of the ways that students are challenged.

Engaging students in a broad range of endeavours gives families a clear value from their educational experience in the Junior School. Academic excellence is awarded with Scholar Roll standing and effort is monitored through the Honour Board process. Inter-House competitions serve to further unite students in academics, co-curricular, community and personal growth.

Philosophy of Education
The liberal education provided by the 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.

Teaching at the College is characterized by meaningful and respectful relationships between faculty and students, the teachers’ profound engagement with their disciplines, and a diverse range of pedagogical approaches.

Ashbury graduates enter university with the knowledge, skills, integrity and compassion born of careful scholarship, richly rewarding faculty contacts, physical activity and spiritual reflection.

Mission
The Academic Team is dedicated to supporting students and faculty in maintaining the highest standard of academic excellence. This is provided through innovative attitudes, individualized attention, long-term planning, and coordinated efforts.

The International Baccalaureate Diploma
The IB Diploma is a comprehensive, two-year university preparatory curriculum with approximately 500 000 students in 2000 schools in 124 countries. It continues to grow at a rate of 14% a year and its excellent preparation for post-secondary study is recognized by universities world-wide. This recognition includes attractive admission packages, scholarships and advanced course placement. Ashbury College has been an IB World School since January 1975, sharing the core values of internationalism and lifelong learning and embracing the IB curriculum as the cornerstone of our academic excellence.

The IB program is accessible to any engaged and motivated student with an average of 75% and higher. Our students may choose the full Diploma, the IB Bilingual Diploma or up to four IB certificates, although it is important to understand that it is the full IB Diploma which provides the best preparation for university, as it is a comprehensive program with both depth and breadth.

IB Diploma candidates select from each of six subject groups and complete three additional requirements. Most IB subjects are two-year programs with examinations in May of the Grade 12 year. There are two challenge levels, Higher (HL) and Standard (SL) and students choose three subjects at each level. Those students who take two Language A subjects, typically English A1 and French A2, achieve the IB Bilingual Diploma. If a student chooses to take IB certificates in individual subjects instead of the full IB Diploma, any work done at the HL may also be recognized by universities for advanced course placement.

CAS Creativity Action Service
As part of its goal to educate the whole person and foster compassionate, responsible, globally aware citizens, the International Baccalaureate Diploma has the additional feature of a Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) component. This requires that each student participates in a minimum 150 hours over two years in creative or artistic projects, sports and community service activities. The hours are evenly distributed over the three areas and students monitor their own progress in a logbook, meeting regularly with the CAS Coordinator. The requirement is completed in the second term of the final year and includes a self evaluation essay.

Each year we encourage students who exhibit the following characteristics to apply to Ashbury College: proven academic achievement, demonstrated commitment and involvement in a variety of co-curricular activities, a positive attitude and the motivation to succeed, leadership potential and the desire to achieve their personal best.

Ashbury's Junior School for boys welcomes day students from Grades 4 to 8, with the main entry points at Grades 4 and 7. Our Senior School, for boys and girls, enrolls day and boarding students from Grades 9 to 12, with the main entry points being Grade 9 for day students and Grade 9, 10 and 11 for boarding students.

There will be two rounds of admission for Junor and Senior School for entry in September. Please review the important admissions dates carefully.

Please note:

• We will accept applications year round for non-entry grades. Should a place become available, the Admissions Committee will select qualified applicants and extend offers to those candidates who have completed the admissions process.
• A student transfer from boarding to day will require a student to re-apply as a day student, where they will be considered with all other applicants. The applicant pool for day students in grades 10, 11 and 12 is extremely competitive and openings are extremely rare as the day program fills in grade 9. Day students transferring to boarding can more easily be accommodated as our intake for boarding is in grade 10 and 11. The enrollment fee and application fee do not apply to transfer students within the school. A written request to change a current student’s day or boarding status must be sent to the Admissions Office by a parent or guardian.

Ashbury is noted for its outstanding athletics program that often receives local, national and even international recognition. All students at Ashbury College have the opportunity to engage in athletic activities and those who excel can further advance their skills through participation in the many interscholastic teams. On these teams students have the opportunity to compete with local school boards as well as other independent schools. Tournament play occurs in cities such as Toronto and Montreal and at national independent school events from Halifax to Victoria. In some years, school teams gain invaluable cultural and athletic experiences through international tours.

In the co-curricular athletic program students are provided with a quality learning experience that instills life-long values related to the benefits of health, sport, teamwork, cultural, physical and recreational activities. By encouraging daily physical activity in intramural and house competitions student participation at the school can be maximized.

The goal of the Ashbury interscholastic program is to create an enjoyable learning experience, while teaching the importance of striving for excellence, in an environment which stresses: fair play, sportsmanship, teamwork, diligence and leadership. One of the strengths of our program is its breadth of opportunities for the students to engage in. As members of the Canadian Association of Independent Schools (CAIS), the Ottawa Independent Schools Athletic Association (OISAA), the Ottawa-Carleton Catholic Intermediate Athletic Association (OCCIAA), the National Capital Secondary School Athletic Association (NCSSAA) and the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA), Ashbury College is able to provide interscholastic opportunities that span a large spectrum of student abilities.

Scheduling of athletic programs are subject to change as are interscholastic events that are based on student interest, practice availability, coaching and league/tournament scheduling.

Boarding is a unique experience that Ashbury College is proud and committed to offer to its students. One of our main goals in the boarding community is to promote Ashbury's core values in an authentic and meaningful way. The Ashbury boarding community is a caring, safe and structured environment. Students from local areas as well as from over 30 countries can grow and mature into responsible and committed citizens of the world.

Community
The routine, guidelines and protocols are designed to ensure and promote the overall well being of our students. We expect our boarders to contribute actively towards making the boarding community a close and productive environment; our boarders are expected to be cooperative, committed and engaged.

Ethical and Spiritual Development
The Ashbury Chapel program fosters spiritual and ethical growth in a community founded upon integrity, tolerance and mutual respect.

International Understanding
Our boarding community prides itself on its cultural richness. As such, our boarders learn to develop integrity, tolerance and mutual respect by learning how to live with one another.

Personal Growth
Our leadership program is designed to allow our boarders to grow to their fullest potential. Students’ initiatives are strongly encouraged. Learning to become accountable and taking ownership for their choices are skills that will help them throughout life.

Academic Excellence
The boarders have two hours of supervised study time from Sunday to Thursday. The residential staff member on duty is available to help students with general home work. Tutoring is provided upon request. Each room is equipped with an Internet connection to facilitate research. Quiet study rooms are provided and the two main residences are equipped with desktop computers.

Tuition
Fee schedules for the upcoming year are posted for both day and boarding students. Upon acceptance of an offer of admission to Ashbury College, new students will be charged a one-time initial Enrollment Fee of $2,000.00 (non-refundable). This fee is not an advance of tuition payment and cannot be applied to other outstanding amounts. Enrollment fees are used to fund ongoing property and building rehabilitation. The total cost for individual students may vary depending upon their academic program and involvement in Financial Assistance Programs.

An independent school education involves a major financial commitment. Ashbury College has established Financial Assistance Program to aid qualified students.

Entrance Scholarships are awarded to new applicants entering Ashbury College in grade 7 and grade 9 only and are one-time awards to the top three students entering these grades based on our Admissions Ranking Process. Please see Entrance Scholarships below.

Financial Aid (The Ashbury Awards and Bursaries) are awarded and reviewed annually by the Financial Assistance Committee. The awards are allocated to deserving students based on academic achievement, extra-curricular participation, good citizenship and leadership. All applicants for financial aid must submit an Apple Financial Services application annually. Please see The Ashbury Awards and Bursaries below.

Entrance Scholarships
Scholarships are merit-based and are awarded to the top three new applicants in grade 7 and grade 9 who rank the highest in the first round application process. Decisions are based on school reports, entrance examination results, the personal profile, confidential reference and interview.

All new applicants to grade 7 and grade 9 that meet the first round deadline are considered for the Entrance Scholarship, no application is required.

The Ashbury Awards and Bursaries
The Ashbury Awards and bursaries are need-based and are awarded to students with demonstrated financial need who exhibit sound scholastic achievement, good character and a capacity to make a worthwhile contribution to the school. The majority of endowment funds are reserved for The Ashbury Awards and bursary recipients. The Apple Financial Services Application Form must be completed annually and mailed directly to Apple Financial Services. The cost to the family for this assessment is $65.00. Cheques may be made payable to Apple Financial Services and must accompany the Apple Financial application.

The Ashbury Award: Grade 7, Half Day Student Tuition – One Award Available

Through kind donations to our endowment funds Ashbury College is able to provide one Ashbury Award for a deserving new applicant to grade 7. This award is based on demonstrated financial need, outstanding academic achievement, exceptional community involvement and excellence in athletics, arts or music. The Ashbury Award is renewed annually conditional upon demonstrated financial need and that the recipient remains in good standing. To apply applicants must submit all application materials in addition to a 200 word essay explaining why they feel they are deserving of the award, how they plan to contribute to the Ashbury community and how they plan to give back to the larger community while at Ashbury College. Applications must be received by February 25. Applicants will be required to attend an Awards Interview and submit an Apple Financial Services Application.

The Ashbury Award: Grade 9, Half Day Student Tuition – Two Awards Available

Through kind donations to our endowment funds Ashbury College is able to provide two Ashbury Awards for two deserving new applicants to grade 9. This award is based on demonstrated financial need, outstanding academic achievement, exceptional community involvement and excellence in athletics, arts or music. The Ashbury Award is renewed annually conditional upon demonstrated financial need and that the recipient remains in good standing. To apply applicants must submit all application materials in addition to a 200 word essay explaining why they feel they are deserving of the award, how they plan to contribute to the Ashbury community and how they plan to give back to the larger community while at Ashbury College. Applications must be received by February 25. Applicants will be required to attend an Awards Interview and submit an Apple Financial Services Application.

The Ashbury Award: Half Boarding Student Tuition – Two Awards Available

Through kind donations to our endowment funds Ashbury College is able to provide two Ashbury Awards for deserving new applicants to our boarding program. This award is based on demonstrated financial need, outstanding academic achievement, exceptional community involvement and excellence in athletics, arts or music. The Ashbury Award is renewed annually conditional upon demonstrated financial need and that the recipient remains in good standing. To apply applicants must submit all application materials in addition to a 200 word essay explaining why they feel they are deserving of the award, how they plan to contribute to the Ashbury community and how they plan to give back to the larger community while at Ashbury College. Applications must be received by April 25. Applicants will be required to attend an Awards Interview and submit an Apple Financial Services Application.

Bursaries
Bursaries are awarded to students with demonstrated financial need who exhibit sound scholastic achievement, good character and a capacity to make a worthwhile contribution to the school. Applicants must submit an Apple Financial Services Application Form annually by January 15. Bursaries are available to students from Grades 4 to 12. The application deadline for bursaries is January 15.

Please note that families must have successfully completed the admissions process prior to being considered for the Entrance Scholarship, the Ashbury Awards or bursaries.