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Welcome to Ashbury College
global understanding—all while
ensuring the simple, yet important, formalities of manners and respect are
not overlooked.
Ashbury College is a place that strives
for excellence in teaching, learning
and programs, and where enthusiasm
permeates life both inside and outside
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 school community that
bridges young children with pre-university students. We understand the notion
of expectation over entitlement, and we
push students out of their comfort zones
to embrace meaningful learning and
Ashbury’s high academic standards,
expectations and co-curricular programs
are rooted in a context of making the
world better for our students. As we
approach our 125th year, being innovative, while not abandoning the tried
and tested, will guide our teaching and
learning to prepare students for changes
they will face.
Ashbury College is an exciting place
to be, and I invite you to discover the
advantages and potential an Ashbury
education affords.
Norman Southward
Head of School
The World Starts Here
Ashbury is one of the leading
independent schools in Canada.
Located in the capital city of Ottawa, it
has built a reputation of innovation and
tradition. Founded in 1891, Ashbury
maintains its commitment of character
education and rigourous academic preparation for university. The Ashbury experience has always promoted responsible
citizenship and service to others. The
College became one of the first Canadian
high schools to offer the International
Baccalaureate (IB) Program and the
Forum for Young Canadians in 1976.
With a clear vision of academic excellence, Ashbury offers an environment
in which students are encouraged to
realize their full potential. Cultivating
social responsibility and personal ethics,
while exploring innovation in science
and technology, Ashbury graduates
excel in all areas of study. With over 70
opportunities offered, Ashbury students
shine not only academically, but in sport,
music, drama and debating as well—
both at home, across Canada, and
around the world.
Duke of Edinburgh Program
Two new state-of-the-art boarding residences house 50 girls and 50 boys each,
providing a safe and welcoming home
away from home.
Our membership in Round Square and
our international exchange and service
programs further enhance the diverse
experience available to students. With
all these attributes and more, Ashbury
is uniquely positioned to promote the
values of international understanding
and global leadership.
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Since 1891, Ashbury has been fostering the academic,
artistic and athletic development of our students while
nurturing their spiritual growth.
Our Mission
Ashbury College engages students in
a dynamic learning environment and
inspires them to become intellectually
curious, compassionate and
responsible citizens. The Ashbury
community fosters the academic, artistic and athletic development of our
students while nurturing their spiritual
growth. Ashbury’s Junior School welcomes 165 boys and girls in Grades 4
to 8. Our Senior School welcomes 515
young men and women in Grades 9 to
12 with 100 of these students boarding
on campus.
The five values at the core of the
school—academic excellence, community, character development,
personal growth, and international
engagement—infuse our curriculum,
our relationships and our sense of self.
Ashburians are well-rounded, hardworking students who gain the skills,
knowledge and confidence to succeed
in life.
We invite you to visit our website
at ashbury.ca, or visit our campus in
person to learn more about what
Ashbury has to offer.
What our students are saying
“I visited the school’s open house last year and it was such an inspiring experience, I decided to
apply for a scholarship. Now I’m an Ashbury student surrounded by teachers who encourage me
to do my best. I invite you to discover Ashbury too.”
Senior School Student, Grade 10
Our Junior School,
Grades 4 to 8, Coeducational
In our Junior School, hands-on experiences
occur daily in arts and music facilities, large
gym spaces, outdoors and in science and
computer laboratories.
What our students are saying
“I love sports, and Ashbury has a great athletics program that I can combine with my
academic studies. The teachers and coaches are really friendly and they encourage
team building, both on and off the field.”
Junior School Student, Grade 8
The Junior School distinguishes
itself by providing an academic
environment that is active and
hands-on to stimulate and challenge
each student as an individual. Our
Junior School staff encourage and
enable every student to develop in
the areas of academics, athletics,
arts, co-curriculars, community and
leadership skills while providing
clear standards and guidelines in
work, sport, dress and behaviour.
The Ashbury curriculum is delivered
in a learning environment that is
both innovative and engaging. Our
Junior School students have daily
experiences in our arts and music
facilities, our large gym spaces,
outdoors and in science and
computer laboratories. Stimulating
class discussions, group projects
and off-site field trips are just some
of the ways that students are challenged every day in our dynamic,
inspiring learning environment.
Our LEEDES program provides
the opportunity to explore Leadership, Experience, Education and
Development for Every Student.
Home Form teachers initiate this
program and it is supported in
various ways through trips to the
International School for Earth
Studies, Camp Otterdale, Quebec
City and St. Donat. Co-curricular
activities are more open-ended to
allow students to choose their own
activity (e.g. choir, band, debating
and environmental clubs). Throughout the year various local, national
and international initiatives and
conferences are presented to our
students for their involvement.
Our Senior School,
Grades 9 to 12, Coeducational
Ashbury College’s Senior School is
internationally recognized as one of
Canada’s leading coeducational high
schools. Our renowned boarding
program and rigourous academic
standards prepare our students for
success in university and beyond.
Our park-like campus is located on 13
acres in the heart of Ottawa, Canada’s
clean and safe capital city. This ideal
location enables Ashbury students to
access all of Canada’s national capital
resources and the opportunity to view
leadership and the governmental
processes in action.
With over 40 countries represented in
our student population, including 100
boarding students living on campus,
the Ashbury community is alive with
traditions, languages and cultures—
a perfect learning ground for
international understanding.
The International Baccalaureate (IB)
Program and our bilingual diploma
(French and English) further enhance
diversity and provide a broader world
view. Our extensive co-curricular
programs include art, music, theatre,
sport, clubs, athletic and cultural
exchanges and international service
projects. Each Ashbury student is
encouraged to develop strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
Ashbury’s cornerstone is academic
rigour, enhanced by small class sizes,
dedicated faculty and innovative
technology. Ashbury graduates are recruited by the best universities around
the world. We have a 100% university
placement rate and over 85% of our
graduates gain entrance into their
preferred university. With millions
awarded annually in university scholarships, Ashbury is the first choice for
a world-class educational experience
in an inspiring, safe environment.
Ashbury’s cornerstone is academic rigour, enhanced
by small class sizes—average 17 students—dedicated
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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.
Our Boarding Program,
Grades 9 to 12
Ashbury College’s campus is nestled in a
quiet, safe neighbourhood in Canada’s capital. Surrounded by embassies, the school
is a short walk away from the heart of a
multicultural downtown centre, full of historic sites, museums, galleries, Parliament
Hill and the Rideau Canal. Students benefit
from the school’s proximity to green space
and other cities, such as Montreal, Toronto
and New York.
Ottawa is well serviced by an international
airport (30 minutes from campus) and
train station (10 minutes from campus).
Ashbury College is a thriving campus
community with students from over 45
countries who benefit from a unique
experience in Canada’s clean and safe
capital city of Ottawa.
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.
Ashbury’s dynamic boarding curriculum,
delivered by our dedicated staff, offers students in Grades 9 through 12 opportunities
to enhance their leadership skills and build
enduring friendships that span the globe.
What our students are saying
“Ashbury not only provides a wide and strong academic program, it also has a clear
focus on personality building. As a student from Germany, I profit a lot from the
diverse and multicultural community that Ashbury has to offer .”
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Heather Gillin Residence is home to all
Ashbury’s female boarding students,
while Matthews House is home to our male
boarding students. Each residence provides
a warm and comfortable living space with
a mix of private and shared rooms, and the
following amenities:
• private en-suite bathrooms
• common areas with flat screen TVs,
exercise equipment, pool tables, and foosball
• full kitchen
• dedicated study rooms
• Wi-Fi access
Health, safety and wellness are central
to our boarding program. We have eight
dedicated teachers who live in the student
residences, along with the Head of Residential Life. Each member of the residential
staff—some of whom are former boarding
students themselves—creates a positive,
nurturing learning environment for
young adults.
Ashbury’s modern and spacious dining
facility provides healthy and delicious
meals for our boarding students, with lots
of variety, and themed dinners to encourage cultural sharing.
Our Registered Nurse lives on campus,
providing 24-hour-a-day care in our Health
and Wellness Centre. We also have the services of a medical doctor, a full-time school
Chaplain and a Life Skills Coordinator.
Ashbury College ensures that all boarding
students are cared for academically, physically, emotionally and spiritually.
100% university placement for the past 13 years
82% of the graduates awarded university merit scholarships
83% of the graduating class admitted to their first-choice university
graduation requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
International Baccalaureate Diploma
All students graduate with the Ontario Ministry of Education
regulated Ontario Secondary School Diploma, which requires
the completion of 30 course credits (one credit is a minimum
of 110 hours of in-class instruction). Ashbury is a nonsemestered 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 College has a long tradition as an IB World School
starting in 1976, 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 70% of students complete an IB course or
the Diploma program. The average highest diploma point
total in the last five years is 43.
Ashbury Diploma
In 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.
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.
Evaluation
Ashbury’s evaluation of student performance is based on a
combination of continuous assessment of term work and
class tests (70%), and summative evaluations (30%) which
typically includes a major assignment and a final exam.
Grading System
In 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.
ONTARIO COURSE CODES
4U = Grade 12 university preparatory
4M = Grade 12 university/college preparatory
3 = Grade 11
2 = Grade 10
1 = Grade 9
2014 IB RESULTS:
IB Grade
7
6
5
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3
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Average Diploma Points:
Mean Subject Grade:
Diploma Pass Rate:
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Equivalent OSSD Percentage
97–100
93–96
84-92
72-83
61-71
50-60
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29.71
4.82
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SAT Examination Results
Ashbury 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 of 2013–2014
Critical Reading Math
Writing
550 571
624 600
549 577
Includes 57 students: 23 Rising Seniors and 34 Graduates
University Destinations 2009-2014
Ontario
Algonquin College
Brock University
Carleton University
Kings’s University College, Western University
Lakehead University
McMaster University
Nipissing University
Ontario College of Art and Design University
Queen’s University & Queen’s Bader International Centre
Royal Military College
Ryerson University
St. Clair College
University of Guelph
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
University of Ottawa
University of Toronto
University of Waterloo
University of Windsor
Western University
Wilfrid Laurier University
York University
Other Canadian Universities
Acadia University
Bishop’s University
Concordia University
Dalhousie University
HEC Montréal
McGill University
Memorial University
Mount Allison University
Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University
St. Francis Xavier University
St. Mary’s University
Simon Fraser University
University of Alberta
University of British Columbia
University of Calgary
* Schools in italics signify
2014 destinations
University of King’s College
University of Victoria
U.S. Universities
Allegheny College
Auburn University
Babson College
Bentley University
Boston College
Boston University
Brown University
California Polytechnic State University
California State University, Pomona
Carnegie Mellon University
Carroll University
Colgate University
College of William and Mary
Cornell University
Dartmouth College
Duke University
Emerson College
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgetown University
Goucher College
Harvard University
James Madison University
Johns Hopkins University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Middlebury College
New York University
Northeastern University
Northwestern University
Nova Southeastern University
Oberlin Conservatory of Music
Penn State, University Park
Princeton University
Purdue University
Rhode Island School of Design
Savannah College of Art and Design
School of Visual Arts
Southern Methodist University
Texas A&M University
The George Washington University
Tufts University
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, San Diego
University of Chicago
University of Denver
University of Illinois at Urbana-
Champaign
University of Kentucky
University of Maine
University of Missouri
University of Pennsylvania
University of San Diego
University of Southern California
University of Virginia
University of Washington, Seattle
Wake Forest University
Yale University
United Kingdom
Chelsea College of Art & Design
Durham University
Hull York Medical School
King’s College, University of London
London School of Economics
Queen Mary University, University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London
SOAS, University of London
University of Bath
University of Cambridge
University of Exeter
University of Edinburgh
University of Glasgow
University of Kent
University of Liverpool
University of Reading
University of St Andrews
International
Bermuda College
BI Norwegian School of Business, Norway
Erasmus University of Rotterdam, Netherlands
Escola Superior de Hotelaria e Turismo do Estoril, Portugal
European Business School, Germany
International Business School, Budapest
Glion Institute Of Higher Education, Switzerland
Macquarie University, Australia
National University of Ireland, Galway
Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland
Sorbonne University of Paris, France
Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
University College Dublin, Ireland
Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico
University of Denmark, Denmark
University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
University of Mannheim, Germany
University of St. Gallen, Switzerland
University of Utrecht, Netherlands
University of Zurich, Switzerland
2014 Grade Distribution
for Rising Seniors
Grade
Range
Students
A+ 90–10015
A 85–8938
A- 80–8438
B+ 77–7923
B 74–7612
B- 70–7312
C+67–69 5
C 64–660
C-60–630
D+57–59 0
D 54–560
D-50–530
F
below 50 0
University PLACEMENT
Course Offerings
APPLY NOW!
The programs of study for the 138 graduates of the Class
of 2014 are arts, 44%; science and related fields, 28%;
business, 24%; fine arts, 4%.
B courses are offered at both the Standard and Higher levels, unless
otherwise noted. For detailed course descriptions, please visit:
ashbury.ca/academics
Required Forms and Information
2014 Graduates’ Destination Details
SENIOR COURSES
GRADE/LEVEL
11 12IB
American History
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Biology
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Business Leadership
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Canadian and World Issues
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Chemistry
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Computer Science
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Dramatic Arts
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Economic Issues
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English
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English: The Writer’s Craft
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The Environment and Resource Management
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Exercise Science
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French (Beginner)
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French (Extended)
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French (Immersion)
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Géographie : Le Canada et Le Monde
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Healthy Active Living
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Interdisciplinary Studies: Change and
Continuity in 20th Century Society •
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Introduction to Financial Accounting
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Mathematics: Advanced Functions
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Mathematics: Calculus and Vectors
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Mathematics: Data Management
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Music
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Peace and Conflict Studies
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Philosophy
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Physical Geography
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Physics
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Sociologie : Défis et changements sociaux
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Sociology: Challenge and Change in Society
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Spanish (Beginner)
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Spanish (Intermediate)
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Spanish (Advanced)
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Visual Arts
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World History: The West and the World
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Application Fee: Payable by credit card with online application: $150
Students
Ontario
82
Quebec
20
United States
16
U.K. & International
10
Atlantic Provinces
9
Western Provinces
1
Top University Choices, Class of 2014
Queen’s University
25
University of Toronto
20
McGill University
16
United States
16
University of Ottawa
13
U.K. & International
10
Online Application Form available at www.ashbury.ca/admissions
School Reports: Previous year’s final report card and any current report cards
as they become available.
Confidential Reference: Part of our online application (Schoolrecs.com).
This document is to be completed by the student’s math or English teacher
or school principal and sent directly to Ashbury College, Admissions Office.
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, October 1 to December 5, 2014 and
then again from February 2 to April 30, 2015. 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: Saturday, November 22, 2014, 8:15 a.m.
to 1 p.m. 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, c entimetre
ruler and protractor with them to the exam. Students in Grades 5-11 may also
choose to write the SSAT exam in place of CAT exam. More information can
be found at www.ssat.org.
For students applying from afar, the CAT exam will be sent to the student’s
school or home, and written under supervision of school staff or parents.
Contact Admissions
Bruce Mutch
Director of Admissions
[email protected]
613-749-9630 ext 211
Barbara Saville
Asst. Director, Day Admissions
[email protected]
613-749-9630 ext 235
Padme Raina
Asst. Director, Boarding Admissions
[email protected]
613-749-9630 ext 368
Laura Clarke
Admissions Coordinator
[email protected]
613-749-9630 ext 384
Junior School
Alana Lobb
Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
613-749-9630 ext 221
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We welcome students with a good work ethic
who want to succeed academically and grow as
individuals; opportunities abound for those who
want to be involved and be active. If you value
high academic standards, small classes, varied
co-curricular activities and quality faculty and
facilities, Ashbury is the place for you.
Please contact our Admissions Office to arrange
a time to visit the school. Online applications
are available at ashbury.ca/admissions,
click on the APPLY NOW button to join
the Ashbury family!
We look forward to hearing from you.
362 Mariposa Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada K1M 0T3
Tel. 613.749.5954
Fax 613.749.9724
ashbury.ca
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