Ashbury College
Description of Ashbury College
- Year of foundation: 1891
- The cost of studying: from 17,500 Canadian dollars per term with accommodation
- Ranking: one of the best private schools in Canada among middle and high schools
- Location: Ottawa
- Age of students: 14-18 years
- Type of education: mixed
- Number of students: 680
- Programs: pre-IB program, International Baccalaureate, summer courses
- Accommodation: residence.
Ashbury College is one of the country's high-ranked boarding schools. Studying here is based on a combination of classical pedagogical techniques and innovations. The educational institution determines the education of erudite, intellectually developed children with an active life position. Ashbury College is proud of its graduates. During more than a century history of the educational institution, students gain high-quality education and become famous actors, businessmen, and politicians. Among most famous graduates there is John Turner, former Canadian Prime Minister.
The traditional English-language boarding school is quite modern. Today, attention is paid not only to the intellectual development of students, but also to the formation of special skills necessary for future successful career and life. Students in Ashbury College are taught to think critically, to analyze the situation, to constructively resolve conflicts. Graduates of the boarding school are independent individuals, strong, capable of defending their own interests, moving towards the goal, if necessary, finding compromises.
The important components of studying in the school are international, social activities. There are educational trips, where students can study national, cultural characteristics of different countries. In the campus, there is no time for students to be bored. There are more than 3 dozens of different clubs, from discussion to robotics ones.
Academic studying is highly effective. This is evidenced by a 100% enrollment of graduates in prestigious universities in Canada and the United States.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Ashbury College
The International Baccalaureate (IB) program takes pupils from the age of 14. Conditions of admission:
- The success of testing 4.5 IELTS;
- Passing of an oral interview at school.
Those children who are not allowed to enter knowledge or age on IV, Ashbury College offers to pass the Pre-IB preliminary course. This course not only improves conversational and academic English, but also offers students the study of exact, humanitarian and natural subjects.
Pre-IB students take English as a primary or second foreign language course, information technology and business, science courses, physical education, Canadian history, French or Spanish, theater, math, art, music.
On the program IV of the 6 required subjects, half are taught with standard study, and half - thoroughly and intensively. The creative and social components of the program are also evaluated during the studying. There is an independent preparation of the project, participation in sports competitions and the passage of the course of the bases of knowledge (methods, means, methods of studying science).
Ashbury College divides a complex of subjects into 6 groups on directions. The first group included languages:
- The native language of the schoolboy;
- English + literature;
- French.
Those who chose the second group will focus on studying French or Spanish. It is admissible to study from low to more advanced level of ownership. The third group can choose the humanities, who want to pass the economy, the patterns of conflict development and historical science. For interested in the study of physics, information technology, chemistry, ecology and biology, the fourth group of sciences is offered. The fifth provides for the passage of mathematics at different levels (general, higher, research). The last group of directions allows a choice of a course from the sphere of art:
- Visual;
- Acting;
- Theater.
Also in the sixth group, you can additionally study any subject from 1 to 5 groups.
In the summer months, Ashbury College conducts courses in creative subjects (Drama Arts Club), preparation for language examinations in English or SAT, and provides for an increase in the level of academic knowledge for admission of foreign students to Canada's high school .
Summer Camp Academic Summer
- Dates: July 18-August 1
- Age of students: 14-17 years
- Lessons per week: 30-40 hours (one lesson = 75 minutes)
- Person in class: up to 10
- Recommended English level: B1 (12-14 years old) and B2 (15-17 years old).
In Ottawa, the capital of the Canadian province of Ontario, at the prestigious Ashbury College, the Academic Summer course is held:
- Get Ready for Medicine (15+ years)
A special course that is very useful for high school students who intend to enroll in medical specialties. In-depth study of biology and chemistry, human anatomy and other medical fields, mastery of professional vocabulary and active improvement of both general and academic English is provided.
The indicated price already includes:
- Studying + necessary materials and textbooks;
- Accommodation and meals (full board);
- Laundry service;
- Insurance;
- Entertainment and extracurricular activities, excursions according to the program;
- Transfer from / to the airport.
Paid separately:
- Transfer to an unspecified camp time (late arrival / departure);
- Additional days / nights of accommodation.
Summer Camp Academic Summer
- Dates: July 18-August 1
- Age of students: 14-17 years
- Lessons per week: 30-40 hours (one lesson = 75 minutes)
- Person in class: up to 10
- Recommended English level: B1 (12-14 years old) and B2 (15-17 years old).
In Ottawa, the capital of the Canadian province of Ontario, at the prestigious Ashbury College, the Academic Summer course is held:
- Computer Science (14+ years)
A lot of teamwork and constant practical confirmation of theoretical studies are the strengths of this STEM course. Students will study computer science (programming, web design, robotics, multimedia and production), mathematics, physics and art, honing their skills and knowledge.
The indicated price already includes:
- Studying + necessary materials and textbooks;
- Accommodation and meals (full board);
- Laundry service;
- Insurance;;
- Entertainment and extracurricular activities, excursions according to the program;
- Transfer from / to the airport.
Paid separately:
- Transfer to an unspecified camp time (late arrival / departure);
- Additional days / nights of accommodation.
Accommodation, meals, prices
There are modern residences for accommodation of students-broders in Ashbury College. The buildings are located on campus, which is very convenient, it saves time on the way to school and back. There are one or two people in the apartment. Each room is equipped with a bathroom and shower. Kitchens, lounges are in every hostel. Educational supervision in residences is carried out round the clock.
Meals are on the full board basis. There is a spacious school dining room for students.
Subjects and sports
Activities Ashbury College
If you are looking for a school with a professional team in cross-country skiing or access to cross-country skiing studying, then Ashbury College is the best! We are a step away from Gatineau Park, which has many well-groomed and illuminated trails for studying. We have a team that competes at the highest level and a team that deals with skiing as a holiday.
More information about tracks and the park is available in the applications (see download materials below).
In addition to skis, many other sports are available at Ashbury College. Ask SMAPSE experts for details.
Advantages
- High educational standards, modern material and technical base, highly qualified personnel.
- Small classes (up to 17 people), which ensures the quality of the academic preparation of each student. The average score of the IB in the boarding school is 33, the global figure is 29. This is a guarantee of admission to the university, college. Of the 100% of students, 85% continue to receive education in the country's priority educational institutions. Almost all graduates of Ashbury College receive university scholarships.
- A wide variety of extracurricular activities.
- Particular attention is paid to the physical and creative development of students.
- Exceptionally comfortable placement.
- Extensive excursion program for weekends.
Facilities and equipment at Ashbury College
The Ashbury Campus College occupies 12 acres. It is quite cozy and very well organized. The territory of the complex is surrounded by parks, meadows. But at the same time, the school is near to the developed infrastructure of the city. The campus has everything to meet the educational, personal needs of students. The equipment includes:
- Classes;
- Scientific laboratories;
- Library;
- Computer classes;
- Theater for 200 seats;
- Concert hall with light and sound equipmen;
- Sports complex (one of the best in Ottawa).
Accommodation of students is organized in 2 residences. There is also a private chapel on the campus.
Admission dates and extra charges
Besides admission to the college, students additionally pay:
- Registration fee (non-refundable);
- Deposit for a course entry;
- Payment for a certain amount for school expenses (textbooks, school uniforms, etc.);
- Medical insurance.
Curatorial assistance is not included in the cost of studying. Also parents of children independently pay for air travel and transfer from the airport to the college.
Extras:
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 150 USD
- Study materials 400 USD
- Deposit for a course/programme 3500 USD
Scholarships Ashbury College
The school can provide discounts for stuyding if you would like to stay at a boarding house for the registration of the third child of the family.
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Ashbury College
My daughter has been studying in Canada for several years now, she is completing the high school program and is preparing for entering the university (either in Canada or the USA).
Why did we choose Canada? Because it is a beautiful, well developed and beautiful country. Not as expensive as studying in the USA or in England, and at the same time quality is not worse - many prestigious schools that diploma is highly respected.
Why Ashbury College? As she said, the school is prestigious, one of the best in the country. Plus they teach two languages ​​(English + French), which is convenient for the future. They have a program for high school students IB (and so called - international baccalaureate): it's something like a unified international course of preparation for the university. Having passed IB, you can go to any country and any university, and you will be accepted - there will be no need to translate any certificates, count points and confirm academic performance, etc.
Well, there is a school in Ottawa, one of the largest and most developed cities in the country: we somehow did not aspire to the countryside and considered schools in big cities. Studying there alows her to get used to the peculiarities of the country.
Why Smapse? Polite and competent managers (we were led by Egor), there is no admission commission, many employees themselves studied / studying abroad, prices are not above the average + many useful additional functions (such as translation of documents). We are satisfied with the quality of the work done and we can advise the company to others. Moreover, in such a complex, expensive and long-running business - sending a child for a long time abroad to study - it's not a joke - it's always nice to have professional help.
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
