Rothesay Netherwood School

Canada, Rothesay

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees CA$29,100 - 90,030

Ages Not listed

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Opened 1877

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum

Taught languages French, Spanish

Typical class size 16

Strengths STEM, Outdoor Education, Service and Sustainability

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service

Stages Middle School, Secondary School

Introduction

Rothesay Netherwood School is an independent, co-educational boarding and day school located in Rothesay, New Brunswick. The school delivers an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Senior School (Grades 11–12) alongside a bespoke Middle School to prepare students for the IB pathway. The Senior School 9–10 program leads into the IB Diploma Programme, supported by an established Mentorship Program and a comprehensive student-support system that includes EAL, the Colin Mackay Library and Learning Commons, University Guidance, and language-testing for US and international applications. The 125-acre campus houses four Georgian-style residences, a Science Hall for STEM curriculum, a 400-seat dining hall, a 200-seat theatre, art and music studios, a Memorial Chapel, and wellness facilities. Extensive sports and recreation facilities include an indoor ice arena, multiple playing fields, tennis courts, squash courts, a running track and a gym with climbing wall. Round Square exchanges and an outdoor leadership program enrich the boarding experience.

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40 College Hill Road, Rothesay, NB, E2E 5H1, Canada

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The Essentials

Location

Rothesay Netherwood School is located in Rothesay, New Brunswick, Canada, a town minutes from Saint John. The campus spans more than 200 acres overlooking the Kennebecasis River in the Kennebecasis Valley. The street address is 40 College Hill Road, Rothesay, NB E2E 5H1, Canada. The campus is on the traditional territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mi'kmaq Peoples.

Stages

Middle School (grades 6-8) and Senior School (grades 9-12). The IB Diploma Programme is offered in Senior School for grades 11-12.

Type

Independent, co-educational, boarding and day school.

Additional learning support

Student Support Services include Learning Commons and the Colin Mackay Library. EAL support is available, and University Guidance assists with post-secondary planning; technology support and transcripts services are also offered.

Country affiliation

Canada

School day structure

Morning Chapel begins the school day at 8:15am (9:00am on Wednesdays). Breakfast is served 7:15-7:50 on most days, lunch 12:00-1:00, and dinner 5:00-7:00; on Wednesdays breakfast runs 7:00-8:30 and lunch 12:35-1:25.

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Fees

Application / Registration Fees

- New Student Registration Fee (non-refundable, due upon acceptance):
- Canadian students: CAD 2,500.
- International students: CAD 4,000.

Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts; all fees are charged in Canadian dollars)

- Day students:
- Grades 6–8: CAD 29,100 per year.
- Grades 9–10: CAD 31,040 per year.
- Grades 11–12: CAD 32,000 per year.

- Boarding students:
- Canadian Boarding (Grades 6–10): CAD 52,150 per year.
- Canadian Boarding (Grades 11–12): CAD 53,140 per year.
- United States Boarding: CAD 67,610 per year.
- International Boarding (Grades 6–10): CAD 89,000 per year.
- International Boarding (Grades 11–12): CAD 90,030 per year.

- International Day students:
- All grades: CAD 48,240 per year.

Per-term / payment-plan detail (billing structure and sample schedules)

- Deposit and plan structure:
- A deposit is required from new students upon acceptance; returning families must meet the returning-student deposit and payment deadlines. Deposits are applied against school fees.
- Common payment plan options used by the school include: an Annual Plan (payment in full by the specified early date), a multi‑installment plan (example: three-installment plan), and a monthly/extended plan (example: up to eight monthly payments). Specific installment amounts, due dates, and any interest built into extended plans are shown on the school's tuition payment schedule and in the fee sheets.

- Sample mechanics (illustrative examples of how plans are structured):
- Annual Plan: payment in full by the annual due date to avoid interest or premiums included in extended plans; early-payment discounts may apply when paying in full by the school's specified due date.
- Installment Plan: a registration/deposit payment is required up front, followed by two or more scheduled payments (dates depend on the plan chosen).
- Monthly Plan: deposit plus equal monthly payments (interest may be included in the total for monthly plans).

Deposit amounts and deadlines (payment timing)

- Deposit timing:
- New-student deposit: due upon acceptance.
- Returning-student deposit: required by the returning-student deadline (for the following school year). The published returning-student deposit deadline in the admissions materials is in February (specific calendar date provided by the school each year).

- Example deposit amounts (as published in the school's fee sheets for standard fee schedules):
- Canadian Boarding new-student deposit example: CAD 4,500 (deposit applied against the annual fee).
- International Boarding new-student deposit example: CAD 15,000 (deposit applied against the annual fee).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Deposits are non-refundable and are applied to the student's account. Returned or outstanding balances are billed according to the chosen payment plan. The Business Office issues billing details and schedules; families select a payment plan when completing enrollment paperwork.

- Tuition Refund Plan (insurance) and payment-plan requirements:
- Families who select monthly or installment payment plans are generally required to participate in the school's Tuition Refund Plan; families paying the full annual amount by the school's stated early deadline may sign a waiver to decline the Refund Plan premium.

Tuition refund and withdrawal policy

- Refunds following withdrawal from the school are calculated and credited to the family account by the Business Office. Core provisions include:
- Medical withdrawal with signed medical documentation: 80% refund (prorated based on attendance and less scholarship/bursary amounts where applicable).
- Withdrawal for other reasons (for example, family move, dismissal): 50% refund (prorated based on attendance and less scholarship/bursary amounts where applicable).

- Tuition Refund Plan premiums (charged annually unless waived under the full-payment option):
- Day students: CAD 525.
- International Day students: CAD 785.
- Canadian Boarding students: CAD 785.
- U.S. Boarding students: CAD 1,000. International Boarding students are ineligible for the Tuition Refund Plan and are not charged a premium.

Boarding fee inclusions and additional charges

- What boarding/day fees include (standard inclusions): academic program, supervised accommodation (for boarders), all meals for boarders, most textbooks and yearbook, use of recreational facilities, day-to-day health care, regular local travel for academic and athletic trips, and most outdoor leadership trips. Specific inclusions vary by student designation (day, boarding, international) and by fee schedule.

- Additional costs that may be charged separately (examples):
- Novels, workbooks and other retained learning materials.
- School‑approved laptop or device (students are required to have a school‑approved device; families purchase or lease separately).
- School uniform and school-dress items.
- Certain co‑curricular and athletic program fees (prep-level hockey, prep-level basketball and some varsity programs have season or program fees). Typical prep-program fees are shown in the fee sheets.
- Optional trips, athletic tournaments, athletic therapy, medical insurance where applicable, laundry/dry-cleaning beyond standard services, shuttle services, school photos, canteen purchases, and TIES or shop purchases.

- Specific program fees and examples (as published in the fee schedules):
- English as an Additional Language (EAL) program fee example: CAD 4,000 (where applicable).
- Sample prep-sport program fees have been published for certain seasons (examples cited in fee sheets include program fees in the mid-to-high thousands for specialized prep programs).

Family discounts and scholarships / bursaries mechanics

- Sibling discount structure applied to tuition in the same academic year:
- Second sibling: 10% reduction.
- Each additional sibling: 20% reduction.

- Scholarships and bursaries are administered separately (scholarships on merit; bursaries based on assessed financial need). Scholarship and bursary awards are deducted from total tuition and affect discount eligibility as described in the school's financial policies.

Fee payment options and banking details

- Accepted payment methods include:
- Credit card payments via a third‑party processor (Plastiq).
- INTERAC e‑Transfer to the school e‑transfer address.
- Online or telephone banking (bill payment).
- Wire transfers and bank deposits using the school's bank details.
- Cash or debit in person, cheque, money order, or bank draft.

- Banking and beneficiary details for wire transfers and bank deposits are provided by the Business Office; families are asked to confirm payments with the Business Office when using wire transfers as these can take several business days to be received.

Contact for billing and questions

- The Business Office and Director of Finance and Operations manage billing, deposits, payment plans and refunds; families should use the school's Business Office contact details to arrange payment, confirm account numbers, or request the detailed tuition and fee sheets and payment schedules.

Academics

Curriculum

Rothesay Netherwood School offers Middle School andSenior School programs (Senior School 9-10 and Senior School 11-12). The Senior School 11-12 program features the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and includes a Mentorship Program. Grades 9-10 participate in a two-year program that prepares students for the IB Diploma Programme offered in Grades 11-12. EAL support is available, along with Learning Commons, the Colin Mackay Library, University Guidance, technology, and Transcripts as part of Student Support Services. University Guidance supports post-secondary planning, including information sessions, application steps, and language proficiency testing such as SAT for US applications and TOEFL/IELTS where appropriate.

Student Teacher Ratio

Low student-teacher ratios are noted as part of the academic program.

Higher Education Progression

Over the past five years, graduates have been accepted and enrolled in universities including University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, University of Alberta, University of Calgary, University of Melbourne, University of Manchester, Université de Moncton, University of Washington, Williams College, University of Ottawa, University of New Brunswick, and York University among others.

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Admissions

Applications for the 2026-2027 school year are open. Space is limited, so families are encouraged to apply early. The academic program runs from September to June.

1) Complete the Application Form. Use the appropriate Application Form in the MyRNS portal, where you can log in or create a new account. The portal allows you to save progress and return later to finish the application, and the application fee is paid online as part of completing the form.

2) Submit at least one Teacher Recommendation. An Application Checklist includes a Recommendation step; at least one teacher report is required, and an additional report may be requested, which is particularly useful if applying for a Scholarship.

3) Upload Report Cards. Upload copies of the last two years' final reports and the most current report for the current school year.

4) Upload Birth Certificate and Passport. Birth certificate and/or passport copies are requested; passports are required for all International Students.

5) Student Interview. After submission, the Admission Office will contact to schedule an interview, which can be conducted in person or remotely.

6) Application Fee. Canadian Applicants pay 100 CAD; International Applicants pay 200 CAD; payment is online as part of the application process.

ADMISSION APPLICATION DEADLINES. December 15 is Early Admission for Grades 6–12, with priority given to boarding students and day enrolment being limited. Decisions are offered on a rolling basis up to February 1 for all completed applications received by December 15. March 15 is the standard Admission Deadline for Grades 6–12, with priority for boarding and limited day enrolment. Decisions are offered on a rolling basis up to May 1 for all completed applications received by March 15. Rolling Admission is available for applications received after March 15, with decisions offered on a rolling basis until classes are full.

INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS. All non-Canadian students must apply to the Government of Canada for an Authorization to Study in Canada prior to beginning studies at Rothesay Netherwood School. This process may take at least six to eight weeks or more. A Letter of Acceptance from Rothesay Netherwood School is required before applying for a Study Permit, and Early Admission application is strongly recommended. Canadian Applicants and International Applicants have separate application portals.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to new students entering Grades 6–12 who have an academic average of 85% (or equivalent) or higher in their current or prior school. There are a limited number of scholarships each year. The scholarship is an award and does not require repayment. Scholarship applications require a Scholarship Portfolio and are awarded in two rounds; early submission is encouraged. Scholarships are awarded only in the student's first year of enrolment at Rothesay Netherwood School and are renewable each year if the student continues to meet the scholarship criteria and remains in good standing; new scholarships are not offered to returning students.

Bursaries are awarded on demonstrated financial need to new Canadian families accepted to Rothesay Netherwood School. They are awards with no repayment. The size of individual bursaries is limited by endowment funds and the number of applicants. Bursary requests are processed through Apple Financial Services and are considered in two rounds with early application encouraged. Returning families requesting financial aid must submit forms to Apple Financial Services each year by December 15, and current fees must be paid in full before an application can be considered. Awards are credited to tuition for the following academic year.

Scholarship Portfolio and Portfolio Contents. Students applying for a scholarship must complete a Scholarship Portfolio, which includes an essay explaining why the applicant is a good candidate for RNS, a one-to-two minute introductory video, evidence of well-roundedness or excellence in a particular area (Arts, Science, Service, Sport), and a letter of recommendation for scholarship.

Review and Approval. All bursary requests must be made through Apple Financial Services and accompanied by an admission application. Information is kept confidential, and all awards are made on an annual basis and are not automatically renewed. A new bursary application must be submitted each year and may be adjusted based on changes in financial circumstances. Returning families must reapply for aid each year.

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FAQs

Where is Rothesay Netherwood School located and what is the campus like?

Rothesay Netherwood School is in Rothesay, New Brunswick, Canada, just minutes from Saint John. The campus sits on a large 125-acre site overlooking the Kennebecasis River and includes on‑site residences, a library and Learning Commons, a science hall, a theatre, dining facilities, wellness services and extensive sports facilities.

What levels of education does RNS offer and what curriculum is used?

Rothesay Netherwood School runs Middle School (grades 6–8) and Senior School (grades 9–12). The Senior School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for grades 11–12, with a two-year IB prep in grades 9–10, plus EAL support and University Guidance.

Is Rothesay Netherwood School boarding or day, and what are the living arrangements?

RNS is a co‑educational independent school offering both boarding and day options. There are four on‑campus residences (Mackay for senior boys, Quinn for senior girls, Kirk for juniors, and Netherwood for juniors) with 24/7 houseparents and common areas for study and social life.

What are the tuition costs by year group and student status?

Tuition depends on status and grade: Day students - CAD 29,100 (Grades 6–8), CAD 31,040 (Grades 9–10), CAD 32,000 (Grades 11–12). Boarding - International Boarding CAD 89,000 (Grades 6–10) or CAD 90,030 (Grades 11–12); Canadian Boarding CAD 52,150 (Grades 6–10) or CAD 53,140 (Grades 11–12); United States Boarding CAD 67,610. International Day students CAD 48,240 per year. New-student registration fees are CAD 4,000 for international students and CAD 2,500 for Canadian students.

How does the admissions process work and what are the key deadlines?

Applications follow these steps: complete the MyRNS application, submit at least one teacher recommendation, upload the last two years of reports plus the current year's report, and provide birth certificate or passport copies. An interview (in person or remote) will be scheduled after submission. Deadlines are December 15 for Early Admission (Grades 6–12) with rolling decisions to February 1; March 15 for standard Admission with rolling decisions to May 1; and rolling Admission after March 15 until class capacity is reached. International applicants must obtain Government of Canada Authorization to Study and provide a Letter of Acceptance before applying for a study permit.

What is the IB Diploma Programme offering at RNS and how is it structured?

The Senior School offers the IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12. Grades 9–10 prepare students for the IB Diploma in Grades 11–12 through a two-year IB pathway, and there is a Mentorship Program as part of the senior curriculum.

What university planning support and language testing assistance does RNS provide?

University Guidance supports post‑secondary planning with information sessions and application steps, including language proficiency testing such as SAT for US applications and TOEFL/IELTS where appropriate.

What academic and creative facilities does the campus offer?

The campus includes a Science Hall for STEM, the Colin Mackay Library and Learning Commons, an Innovation Studio, a 400-seat dining hall, a 200-seat theatre, art and music studios, the Memorial Chapel and wellness centre, plus technology resources and on‑campus supports for study and research.

What athletic and sports facilities are available on campus?

RNS features the Irving Gymnasium, the Bonnycastle Memorial Arena (ice rink), three full-sized rugby/soccer pitches, three outdoor tennis courts, two squash courts, a running track, and a gym with a climbing wall; the Jordan Boyd Memorial Pond becomes an outdoor skating rink in winter.

Which clubs and leadership programs can students join at RNS?

Students can participate in Debating, Model UN, Leadership programs, RNS Outdoors, and Robotics. Arts options include Drama, School Choirs and Bands, and Yearbook, while service and international exposure come through Round Square exchanges and related activities.

Are there community service opportunities and international experiences for students?

Yes. Service clubs include Big Brothers Big Sisters, Go-Girls!, Outflow Ministry, and Project Linus; the school supports Terry Fox Run and Youth For Youth. Round Square exchanges provide North American middle-school exchanges and senior international exchanges.

What wellbeing, SEN, and mental health supports are available?

RNS provides a Wellness Centre with on-site health professionals, school nurses, and a counsellor. The RNS Experience and related programs foster wellbeing through morning chapel, interhouse teams, leadership, and service activities.

How does RNS support students with English language needs and other learning differences?

English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is available and CEFR standards guide placement. The Learning Commons offers individualized supports and an Education Plan coordinated with teachers to help students succeed across subjects, including ongoing IB support in Grades 11–12.

How does the school handle uniforms and daily / meal routines?

On class days, students wear the school uniform with two options (#1 Dress or Classroom Dress); Fridays and special events use #1 Dress. Boarders attend breakfast, lunch and dinner in Heritage Hall, with breakfast 7:15–7:50 (7:00–8:30 on Wednesdays) and lunch 12:00–1:00, dinner 5:00–7:00.

What is the governance structure and how can families engage with the school community?

RNS is governed by a Board of Directors and Governors (15 Directors with two ex-officio members: the Head of School and the Bishop of Fredericton). The school runs an active PTA and alumni program, with Reunion Weekend, family events, and communications through The Hill magazine and The Community News e-newsletter.

Is the IB Diploma Programme part of the school's reputation, and does RNS participate in international networks?

Yes. RNS offers the IB Diploma Programme and supports international Round Square exchanges, giving students access to North American and global exchange opportunities through Round Square.

Which universities have recent RNS graduates attended?

Graduates have gained entry to universities such as the University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, University of Alberta, University of Calgary, University of Melbourne, University of Manchester, Université de Moncton, University of Washington, Williams College, University of Ottawa, University of New Brunswick and York University, among others.

What languages are taught and what EAL support exists?

English is the language of instruction. French is taught from Middle School (Core, Intermediate, Advanced, French Literature) and the Senior School IB program includes French AB Initio and French B; Spanish AB Initio is also offered. EAL support is available for non-native speakers.

Are there language or immersion programs beyond standard classes?

Yes. The ESL Summer Experience (ESL Camp) provides 25 hours per week of English language instruction for Grades 6–12, and EAL placement uses CEFR standards to guide progression.

How does the school foster community and alumni involvement?

RNS runs an active development and alumni program, including Reunion Weekend, family events, and donor channels via the RNS Foundation. The Hill magazine and Community News newsletter keep families and alumni connected.

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