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St. John’s-Ravenscourt School

Canada, Winnipeg

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees CA$29,274 - 72,200
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 1820
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages French, Spanish
Typical class size 22
Strengths Performing Arts, STEM, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

St. John's-Ravenscourt School is a private, independent, co-educational day school in Winnipeg, Manitoba, delivering the Canadian Curriculum with Advanced Placement (AP) options for university preparation. From early years, learning is play-based and evolves into senior-level inquiry with subject-specific labs and robotics. The program uses evidence-based teaching to support students' growth from inquiry to mastery, and the co-curricular program reinforces mind and body through leadership, service, athletics and the arts. The school supports students to achieve their personal best, with a dedicated faculty and a strong community ethos. SJR traces its roots to 1849 and has been fully co-educational since 2006–07; royal patronage was granted in 1981. Facilities include Hamber Hall for dining, Riley Fitness Centre, Dutton Memorial Arena, and the Tom Bredin Athletic Centre Revitalization, with a three-season calendar across Junior, Middle and Senior School sports. A distinctive Portrait of a Graduate emphasizes leadership, service and global awareness, complemented by theatre, music and public-speaking culture.

400 South Drive, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 3K5

The Essentials

St. John’s-Ravenscourt School has typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English.

Location
400 South Drive, Winnipeg, MB R3T 3K5, Canada. Nestled on the banks of the Red River, the campus spans 23 acres. The school serves Kindergarten through Grade 12.

Stages
The school is divided into Junior School, Middle School, and Senior School. It serves Kindergarten through Grade 12.

Type
Private independent co-educational day school.

Country affiliation
Canada
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Boarding is not offered. SJR is no longer accepting boarding applications and will not continue the boarding program in the future.

Uniform Requirement
The SJR dress code is part of the school's tradition; uniforms are worn daily. The Uniform Shop provides most uniform items and Top Marks supplies the uniforms.

House System
Pupils are assigned to houses. House information is used in ordering uniforms.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a private independent day school governed by a Board of Governors. The Board's three core responsibilities are to preserve the Vision, Mission and Values of the School, ensure financial planning and policy governance, and support, evaluate and nurture the Head of School.
Fees

Annual tuition at St. John’s-Ravenscourt School ranges from CAD 29,274 to CAD 72,200 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- A non‑refundable application fee of CAD 125.00 is charged at the time of application. A valid credit card is required to complete the online application.

Tuition and registration fees — New students (Schedule of Fees | 2026–2027)

- New student registration fee (due with contract, non‑refundable): CAD 3,200. Families must submit the registration fee and signed enrolment contract within two weeks of acceptance.

- Single payment plan (one payment due June 15):
- Kindergarten – Grade 5: Tuition due June 15 — CAD 27,830; Total cost (registration fee + tuition) — CAD 31,030.
- Grade 6 – 12: Tuition due June 15 — CAD 28,280; Total cost (registration fee + tuition) — CAD 31,480.

- Installment payment plan (9 installments; August 1 – April 1): approval subject to credit checks; interest charged on the declining balance at 17.5% per annum.
- Kindergarten – Grade 5: Registration fee CAD 3,200; amount due June 15 CAD 8,349; nine monthly installments of CAD 2,325; Total cost — CAD 32,474.
- Grade 6 – 12: Registration fee CAD 3,200; amount due June 15 CAD 8,484; nine monthly installments of CAD 2,363; Total cost — CAD 32,951.

Tuition and registration fees — Returning students (Schedule of Fees | 2026–2027)

- Returning student registration fee (due with contract, non‑refundable): CAD 1,500.

- Day students — Single payment plan (one payment due June 15):
- Kindergarten – Grade 5: Tuition due June 15 — CAD 26,330; Total cost (registration fee + tuition) — CAD 27,830.
- Grade 6 – 12: Tuition due June 15 — CAD 26,780; Total cost (registration fee + tuition) — CAD 28,280.

- Day students — Installment payment plan (9 installments; August 1 – April 1):
- Kindergarten – Grade 5: Registration fee CAD 1,500; amount due June 15 CAD 6,849; nine monthly installments of CAD 2,325; Total cost — CAD 29,274.
- Grade 6 – 12: Registration fee CAD 1,500; amount due June 15 CAD 6,984; nine monthly installments of CAD 2,363; Total cost — CAD 29,751.

Boarding fees (Grades 8–12)

- Boarding is offered for Grades 8–12. Boarding tuition in the single payment plan (due June 15) and the registration fee amounts for returning students are:
- Manitoba residents (returning): Registration fee CAD 1,500; tuition due June 15 — CAD 53,900; Total cost — CAD 55,400.
- Canadian citizens/residents (returning): Registration fee CAD 1,500; tuition due June 15 — CAD 61,800; Total cost — CAD 63,300.
- International students (returning): Registration fee CAD 8,000; tuition due June 15 — CAD 72,200; Total cost — CAD 80,200. International students must submit payment in full immediately following acceptance to allow sufficient time for Visa/Study Permit processing.

- Boarding — Installment plan (9 installments; August 1 – April 1) for returning students (examples shown):
- Manitoba residents: Registration fee CAD 1,500; amount due June 15 CAD 15,120; nine monthly installments of CAD 4,629; Total cost — CAD 58,281.
- Canadian citizens/residents: Registration fee CAD 1,500; amount due June 15 CAD 17,490; nine monthly installments of CAD 5,289; Total cost — CAD 66,591.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Single payment option: one payment for the full tuition amount is due on June 15.
- Installment plan: nine equal monthly installments billed from August 1 through April 1. Approval for the installment plan may require credit checks; the installment option carries interest on the declining balance at 17.5% per annum. International students must generally pay in full at acceptance.
- New student registration fees must be paid within two weeks of acceptance. Students are enrolled for the entire academic year once the contract and registration fee are received.

What the tuition covers and additional costs

- Included in the published tuition: daily bus transportation (within city limits; door‑to‑door service not guaranteed), lunches, Junior School classroom supplies, and basic costs associated with co‑curricular and special classroom programs. Boarding tuition includes room and board.

- Expenses not included in tuition (examples parents should budget for): optional trips (team/arts/debate tournaments, festivals, travel and accommodation for away events), hockey registration fees and any fees related to the Evolution Hockey Program, soccer registration fees, optional courses (e.g., Drivers' Education), optional Junior/Middle School activity‑day charges, private music lessons, university course fees where applicable (e.g., University of Manitoba Grade 12 advanced math), school uniforms and team uniforms, required physical‑education equipment, classroom supplies for Middle and Senior School students, the personal electronic device required by the 1:1 technology program, and additional boarding‑related incidental charges (long‑distance calls, taxis, drug store purchases, charges for damages resulting from misconduct).

Uniforms and other mandatory purchases

- School uniforms, team uniforms and required physical‑education equipment are not included in tuition and are billed as additional costs when required.

Refund information and non‑refundable charges

- The application fee is non‑refundable. The registration fee (new or returning, as listed) is non‑refundable. Students are enrolled for the full academic year once the enrolment contract and registration payment are completed. Bus charges included in tuition are not refundable.

Fee payment options and practical notes

- A valid credit card is required to complete the online application. Families receive instructions through the school's online Enrolment System on how to complete the enrolment contract and make required payments; the schedule documents set the due dates, the installment timetable, and the registry amounts. The application and fee schedules note the single payment and installment choices, and the conditions (credit checks and installment interest) that apply to the payment plans.

Contact for billing or special arrangements

- Families may contact the school directly via the published school phone or email for billing questions, financial aid application details, or to discuss payment arrangements. Financial assistance is available and assessed through an external financial services consultant; the School administers awards.
Academics

St. John’s-Ravenscourt School teaches Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP).

Curriculum
The curricular program is academic and university preparatory. Starting in the early years, students engage in play-based learning and culminate with advanced research, debate, design and laboratory work in senior subject-oriented classes. The program uses evidence-based teaching and learning practices to support these aims. The co-curricular program furthers the development of mind and body and provides leadership, service, athletic and arts-based opportunities. Students are expected to earn their personal best results and are supported by faculty and staff to do so.

Exam Results
100% of graduates are placed in top post-secondary schools worldwide, and 98% are accepted at their first-choice university and program.

Higher Education Progression
A University Advisor provides post-secondary guidance and manages senior course selection, beginning in Grade 8. Grade 12 students receive a non-credit university preparatory period with information on admissions, scholarships and university planning for Canadian, American and international institutions. 81 graduates were accepted to universities worldwide.

Gifted and Talented
Advanced Placement (AP) program allows students to pursue university-level studies and may lead to credit or advanced placement. An advanced math stream in Grade 12 allows enrolment in two University of Manitoba 3-credit courses.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Project 11 mental health programming is integrated into classrooms.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has established Learning and Language Support Programs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school has Learning and Language Support Programs for language support.

Mental Wellbeing
Project 11's mental health programming is integrated into classrooms.

Safeguarding
Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are required for volunteers; the school provides a safe and inclusive environment.
Parent Experience

History
St. John's-Ravenscourt School traces its roots to St. John's Collegiate School, established when Bishop David Anderson renamed the Red River Academy to St. John's Collegiate School in 1849. Ravenscourt School was founded in 1929 and relocated to Thomson House in 1934. In 1950, St. John's College School and Ravenscourt School amalgamated to form St. John's-Ravenscourt School at Thomson House. Queen Elizabeth II granted royal patronage to St. John's-Ravenscourt School in 1981. The school became fully co‑educational from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in 2006–2007, and major campaigns in the 2010s supported facilities, including the Build Our Tomorrow campaign launched in 2013 and the Richardson Senior School and Riley Fitness Centre opening in 2014.

Community
The SJR community is supported by the St. John's-Ravenscourt Parents' Association (SJRPA), which coordinates volunteers for various events and activities, provides short‑term and ongoing volunteer opportunities, and raises funds to meet School priorities. All current SJR parents and guardians automatically become members and may attend SJRPA meetings. The SJRPA runs events such as EagleFest, Grandparents' Day, Autumn Mix n' Mingle, and Grade Parent Parties to foster community and engagement. SJR boasts a 23‑acre campus on the banks of the Red River, supporting the School's facilities and programs.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The St. John's-Ravenscourt Parents' Association (SJRPA) coordinates volunteers for school events and activities. It provides short‑term and ongoing volunteer opportunities and raises funds to support School priorities. All current SJR parents and guardians automatically become members and may attend SJRPA meetings. Volunteers are welcome for daytime, evening, and weekend opportunities. The SJRPA is a member of the Manitoba Association of Parent Councils. EagleFest, Grandparents' Day, and Autumn Mix n' Mingle are among the events organized or supported by the SJRPA.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has Hamber Hall as the dining hall where lunch is served. The school has Riley Fitness Centre, a dedicated space for student fitness and training. The Tom Bredin Athletic Centre Revitalization is part of capital campaigns to upgrade the athletic facilities. The school has Dutton Memorial Arena as an on-campus athletic venue. The campus supports athletics across Junior, Middle, and Senior School divisions with a three-season calendar.

Sports Facilities
The athletics program operates on a three-season calendar across Junior, Middle, and Senior School divisions. Sports include hockey, soccer, volleyball, ultimate, cross-country, and rugby, with additional seasonal offerings such as golf and indoor track & field. The school has Riley Fitness Centre providing gym facilities for training and conditioning. The school has Dutton Memorial Arena on campus for hockey and other events. The Tom Bredin Athletic Centre Revitalization reflects ongoing enhancements to the athletic facilities.

Academic Facilities
The school teaches a curricular program that is academic and university preparatory. From the early years, the school provides play-based learning and culminates with laboratory work in senior subject-oriented classes. Robotics is part of the Senior School program. The school offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses, including a program that enables university-level study and may provide credit or advanced standing. AP courses may lead to university credit or exemptions at partner institutions.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school has student-initiated clubs in the Senior School, run with support and guidance from teacher advisors. The co-curricular program emphasizes leadership, service, athletic and arts-based achievement. Highlights include the annual Rock Show, Fashion Show, Coffee House Musical Evenings, Robotics, Mathematics Competitions, Yearbook and Creative Writing opportunities. The school has a strong Public Speaking and Debating program, with 15 of the past World Public Speaking Champions being SJR students. Volunteering and philanthropy are integral, with activities such as mentoring local students and events like Kendra's Walk and the Terry Fox Run.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Debating and public speaking are integral to the curriculum from Kindergarten onward, with structured speaking activities in the early years and formal debate as students progress through Middle and Senior School. Senior School students regularly participate in debating competitions, including the National Public Speaking Championship hosted by SJR. The program emphasizes critical thinking, articulation, the ability to think on one's feet, confident presentation, empathy, problem-solving, and understanding current events. There are about 75 co-curricular offerings across the school, with examples including Math Club, Coding Club, Chess Club, Drama Club, and Yearbook Club, and Senior School clubs such as French Club, GSA Club, Multicultural Club, and Ibid.

Arts & Creative
The Arts at SJR include music class and private music lessons, theatre productions, and the visual arts. Creativity is everywhere at SJR, with opportunities for artistic expression across divisions. The Arts program enables students to express themselves through multiple artistic forms.

Cultural & Language
French Club is offered in the Senior School. Multicultural Club and GSA Club are among the language and culture clubs. Ibid, a student writing and art publication, is also offered.

Social & Hobbies
Junior School clubs include Chess Club, Craft Club, Reader's Theatre, Math Club, and Coding Club. Middle School clubs include Student Ambassador Club, Skating Club, Math Club, Chess Club, Board Game Club, Drama Club, and Yearbook Club. Senior School clubs include Yearbook Club, Student Ambassador Club, Chess Club, Dance Club, GSA Club, Ibid, Multicultural Club, and French Club.

Community & Service
Community Service is embedded in SJR's program and practiced across all divisions. The Portrait of an SJR Learner highlights service learning and global awareness as core, with a community service program in each division and opportunities for service and travel. Projects supported include the Terry Fox Foundation, CancerCare Manitoba, and Winnipeg Harvest.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership is a core attribute within the Portrait of a Graduate, and SJR's school-wide approach to student leadership aims to develop leaders who exhibit strong values and are morally grounded. Our leaders are encouraged to ignite potential in others, understand what matters most to them, and engage in regular self-reflection to improve self-awareness. The Portrait also emphasizes service learning and global awareness, including a community service program in each division and opportunities for service and travel to build character, integrity and ethical decision-making.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Physical and emotional well-being is a core part of the Portrait of a Graduate. The school will promote initiatives to help students achieve physical, mental, social, and emotional wellness. Graduates are expected to commit to a lifelong healthy lifestyle.
Languages

Language Provision
French is taught starting in Kindergarten; in Kindergarten to Grade 5 French classes occur three times in the six-day cycle, taught by two full-time bilingual teachers using the Accelerative Integrated Method. French continues as a subject in Grades 6–8, with Grade 9 offering French as an elective to continue language development. An English language proficiency requirement applies for admissions; applicants whose first language is not English undergo an English assessment to determine eligibility.

Bilingual Teaching
Two full-time bilingual French teachers teach the French program using the Accelerative Integrated Method (AIM). In Kindergarten to Grade 5, French is taught 3 times in the 6-school-day cycle; French continues as a subject in Grades 6–8, and in Grade 9 students may elect to continue French.
Admissions

Admissions
Steps to Apply: 1) Create an Application Account. Start your application by logging in or creating an SJR application account. New families must create an account. There is a CAD 125 application fee, and a valid credit card is required to complete the online process. Applications are open for the 2026-2027 school year. 2) Submit the Application. After logging in, fill out the application form. You can save your progress and return to complete it later. All information must be completed in full as it cannot be changed after submission. Applications are open for the 2026-2027 school year. 3) Submit Supporting Documents. Upload PDF copies of the required documents: Final Report Card (June 2024), Final Report Card (June 2025), Current Report Card or Transcript (December 2025 or January 2026), and Birth Certificate. If any document is not in English, translate to English and upload as one PDF. Submit a Teacher Recommendation by entering the teacher's email; the form is sent to the teacher and returned automatically. 4) Assessment/Testing Sessions. Assessments are conducted in-person at scheduled group sessions; virtual assessments are possible for those outside Winnipeg. Testing sessions are scheduled January to March. After submitting the application, you will be invited to attend an assessment session. 5) Interviews. Applicants (Grades 6–12) and parents are invited for an interview. The student is interviewed by the Principal (30 minutes) and parents have an interview with the Director of Admissions (30 minutes). You will receive an invitation to sign up for a time. 6) Apply for Financial Aid. Financial aid is available for families who qualify starting in Grade 6 and is based on family need. Financial aid is determined by a third‑party organization called Apple Financial Services. The deadline to apply for Financial Aid is February 15, 2026. 7) Submit a Current Year Report Card. Applicants must submit a mid‑year report card for the current school year; these are usually issued in December or January. Upload this document in PDF format when you receive it. 8) Decisions. Decisions are made in March. If a decision isn't yet available, it may be because the number of spaces is being finalized after current students' re‑enrollment in April.

Scholarships
Scholarships: SJR offers scholarships in three categories and provides needs‑based financial assistance in addition to tuition. There are no full scholarships. Scholarships are awarded to qualifying students based on demonstrated potential and achievements in the school's four mission pillars: academic achievement, creative expression, active healthy living, and social responsibility. Entrance Scholarships are available to new students entering Grades 6–12; awards are based on admissions information and interviews, and are held for one year in the first year of entrance. There are eight Entrance Scholarships per year (four for Middle School and four for Senior School), totaling up to $2,000. Internal Scholarships are awarded to qualifying students already enrolled at SJR (Grades 6–12); most awards are held for one year and are granted by faculty based on achievement in the four pillars; if a specific application is required, deadlines will be communicated. University Scholarships are awarded to qualifying Grade 12 students graduating from SJR. Red River Scholars Fund provides an additional tuition reduction for Grades 9–12 entering for the first time; this fund is based on financial need and is not a scholarship, with boarding students not eligible. Financial assistance up to 50% of tuition is available for eligible families (through Apple Financial Services) and is separate from the admissions decision. Scholarships and financial aid are governed by guidelines and annual review.
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