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High School of Grade 12 International Boarding
- St. Catharines, Canada
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- High School
About the program
Boarding programme for international students in Grade 12 leading to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
What you will learn
- Demonstrate core knowledge in Grade 12 International Boarding. Apply analytical and practical methods to discipline-specific problems. Communicate ideas effectively in academic and professional settings. Work collaboratively and apply ethical professional practice.
Career outcomes
- Administrative Assistant
- Customer Service Representative
- Retail Associate
- Office Assistant
- Service Coordinator
Curriculum
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma credit courses (30 credits
- 18 compulsory and 12 optional
- Plus 40 community hours and the literacy test). Students may take the two-year IB Diploma Programme with Theory of Knowledge
- A 4
- 000-word Extended Essay and CAS
- In six subject groups
- Or combine IB and OSSD courses.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Year-end academic reports for the past three years including the current year
- Academic and character recommendations
- an interview
- Holistic admission with no minimum grade published. Entry into Grades 9-12/PG for international boarders
- English proficiency results (IELTS
- Duolingo or TOEFL) may be requested.
Accepted academic background
Year-end academic reports for three years including the current year, Academic and character recommendations, EAL assessment form if English is not the first language, Interview. OSSD needs 30 credits (18 compulsory, 12 optional), 40 hours community involvement and the Ontario literacy requirement, IB Diploma open access in Grades 11-12.
Language tests
- Institutional test Pass
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Recent school reports or academic transcripts
- Parent or guardian information
- English proficiency evidence where requested
- Financial or custodianship documents for international study
- Interview or admissions assessment materials.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Complete the school application for the intended grade and boarding or day option. Submit recent school reports
- References
- Passport details
- other requested documents. Complete the admissions interview and any assessment. Wait for the admission decision. Accept the offer and pay the required enrollment charges. Complete study permit
- Custodianship
- boarding arrangements for international study.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $92,500 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $250 CAD |
| Deposit | $9,250 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Upper School |
| Department | Academic Department |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 32 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Ridley College offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 1 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $92,500 CAD per year. The application fee is $250 CAD. The deposit is $9,250 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: Institutional test Pass. An interview is required.

