Educatius Group F-1 Inbound High School Program is CSIET Listed
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Manitoba, Canada
St John's - Ravenscourt School
Established: 1820
City
School Facts
School Description
Founded in 1820, St. John’s-Ravenscourt (SJR) is a selective university-preparatory boarding school accepting students in grades 8-11. It is the oldest independent school in Western Canada, and boasts a prestigious history. Amazingly, 100% of graduates are accepted to colleges or universities (97% to their first choice). Students have exclusive access to university advising services, learning support, personal counseling, and career counseling. The school offers six AP courses and ESL.FACILITIES
St. John’s-Ravenscourt School’s 23-acre campus is located 10 minutes from the center of Winnipeg, the capital city of Manitoba. Students have access to a state-of-the-art fitness center with a movement studio, an arena, a gymnasium, cardio and weight machines, and more. Boarding students stay in historical homes that act as dormitories and are separated by gender. The school also recently renovated its outstanding science labs.
SPORTS AND ARTS
SJR offers 10 sports and 59 teams at the freshman, junior varsity, and varsity levels. Teams regularly win championships, including indoor soccer, outdoor soccer, badminton, and basketball in 2018.
SJR is also invested in the arts, offering students various opportunities in music, theater, visual arts, and fine arts. Students can act in plays and musicals, take private music lessons, perform in concert bands, or participate in the fashion show.
AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The school’s debate team has won 15 individual world championships—more than any other school in the world. An SJR science teacher was awarded the Manitoba teacher of the year and another was awarded the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence.
DORMITORIES AND STUDENT LIFE
With a 4:1 student to dorm staff ratio, St. John’s-Ravenscourt School’s boarding program has a welcoming, family-like feel. Students participate in regular activities such as ski trips, hockey games, laser tag, movie nights, trips to Canadian and US cities, and more. The campus is located on the banks of the Red River and surrounded by a quiet residential area with lots of trees while only 10 minutes from the city of Winnipeg, the territory’s capital city.
Educatius Canada School Profile PDF: St. John's Ravenscourt - School Profile PDF
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Famous Alumni
Jennifer Botterill: Olympic gold medallist; former member of the Canadian national women's hockey team.
Ryan Reaves: NHL player
David Schumacher: Emmy-winning television and film producer/director.
Susan Coyne: writer and actor; best known as one of the co-creators and co-stars of the award-winning Slings and Arrows."
- 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Grades at School
- 3% Percentage of International Students
Diploma Year Offered?
NoStudent Population
CoEd - School for both gendersTeacher/Student Ratio
1:15English as Second Language (ESL) Support Available
YesFrench Immersion
NoSpeciality Programs
Advanced Placement Courses Award winning Debate Team - SJR Students have won 14 of the last 32 world championshipsAccepting Students in Grades
8, 9, 10, 11Ages Accepted
14-18TOEFL Minimum
60Other - Eligibility Requirements?
Accepting grades 8-11 Minimum Grade Point Average: 80% TOEFL: 61 (Grade 11) IELTS: 6 (Grade 11)More School Photos!
Blogs and News!
Getting the Edge - Dr. Sharon Tan, Academic Director, Featured in US News & World Report
"International students who study at a US high school have an inside-track to attend a US University," according to Educatius Group's Academic Director Dr. Sharon Tan.
My First Two Months in Canada
Have you ever been to St. Johns, Canada!? Take a dive into my first two months studying high school in beautiful Canada.
The Perfect Schedule
When you are studying high school in another country, it is important to have fun and achieve good grades. Here are some tips YOU can use to create the best class schedule when studying abroad!
Packing to Study Abroad: What to Bring?
I wished I had a list of things I needed to bring to not forget anything. Now, I am in Canada and I am writing this to help future study abroad students.
A Typical Week in Canada
Hello, my name is Nicola and I come from Fabriano, a small town in the heart of Italy. Currently, I am attending high school in St. John's, Newfoundland and studying abroad here for a year.
Four Differences Between Canadian and Spanish High Schools
To be honest, I prefer the Canadian way of educating high schoolers better, but I also believe both education systems are some of the best in the world.
My Four Tips for Living with an American Host Family
It's a great challenge for international students to leave their home and comfort zone. But living with an American host family will leave you with a lot of good memories. Today let me share with you my tips from living with host families for three years in American high schools!
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