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Tuition Assistance

Approximately 30 per cent of Ridleians receive some form of tuition assistance.

With more than $3 million given yearly by our generous donors and benefactors, we work with qualifying families to ensure they can afford a Ridley education. The value of a Ridley education is a partnership between the family and the school. We hope we can discuss how a Ridley education can work with your fiscal budget.

Our Director of Enrollment Management and Manager of Tuition Assistance are available to speak with you confidentially about your individual circumstances. They also appreciate that circumstances can change over time.


Bursaries

Bursaries are awarded to families based on their demonstrated financial need. Applications for tuition assistance are all reviewed by the Tuition Assistance committee and evaluated based on a family’s needs and the school’s funds. Priority is given to applications from families who meet our tuition assistance criteria and whose children demonstrate the greatest potential to contribute to Ridley’s mission.

Ridley College uses Apple Financial Services to provide an objective analysis of a family’s financial resources. They then make recommendations directly to the Tuition Assistance committee.

We treat all requests for tuition assistance with the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion and expect all families will do the same with the decision with which they are provided.


Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded to students based on:

  • A student’s record of academic success (as measured by their transcript and confidential report)
  • A student’s academic potential (as measured by their Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT))
  • A student’s perceived special talents or potential to contribute to life at Ridley (as determined by the Scholarship committee)
  • The enrollment management priorities of the school

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Upper School Day Applicants

The deadline for Upper School Day families applying for Tuition Assistance was Thursday, February 6th, 2025.

Please see our Apply page for additional information about Upper School Day student applications.


Giving

Ridley College is a not-for-profit organization that depends on the support of generous donors to provide our students with a world-class education and experience.

Each year, our parents and alumni give to the Ridleian Fund, with the shared purpose of enhancing the educational experience for our students. This fund supports a variety of projects and areas of need not covered by tuition.

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Contact Us

If you have questions about the admissions process, entrance requirements or tuition assistance, please contact the Admissions Office at 1-905-684-1889 Ext. 2207 or [email protected].

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