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Since the Ontario provincial education system condensed high school from a five year to a four year program, keen students have utilized the Ridley College Summer Academy summer program established in 2004 to build flexibility into their curriculum by reaching ahead or reinforcing previously taken courses in order to attain their Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma. Students at Ridley College Summer Academy enroll in courses from grade 9 - grade 12, across a range of subject areas. Importantly, the students who participate in the program and give 20 days to intense study still manage to enjoy over 6 weeks of holiday time- or at least 50 days of vacation.
While the classes themselves offer tremendous stimulation to the students, the Summer Academy isn’t just about hitting the books. Boarding students representing Bermuda, Canada, Israel, Mexico, Nigeria, Qatar, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirate, and the United States of America, mix with local day students in programs that extend beyond the classroom hours and into the three weekends of the Summer Academy experience. In short, Summer Academy is a microcosm of Ridley College when it is in full swing with boys, girls, day and boarding students mingling from all over the world. A healthy camaraderie extends into weekend excursions ranging from trips up the Niagara River on Whirlpool Jet boats to water parks at Niagara Falls, and various attractions throughout southern Ontario.
Students are able to take full advantage of the classroom and residential opportunities that exist on the Ridley campus. Lab-based science classes, air-conditioned math and English classrooms, field trips to the Shaw Festival, all feature in this summer’s curriculum. Dedicated Ridley faculty members and experienced teachers with demonstrated expertise lead small-sized classes (1:8 teacher/student ratio) that employ the latest in computer technology. Laptop computers are made available to all students who require them. An evening study run by Summer Academy staff ensures that boarding and interested day students receive the tutorial help they require to succeed.
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