Rosseau Lake College is a nondenominational boarding school in Ontario, Canada (though day students are also welcome). It is on the shores of Rosseau Lake and outdoor learning is an important part to their curriculums. RLC has a great track record for helping students get into top universities while supporting them in well-rounded ways.

Facts

• Established as a school in 1967
• Co-ed boarding school serving grades 6-12
• 5:1 student:faculty ratio
• 50/50 international to Canadian students
• 100% of graduates accepted into top universities and colleges

Admissions Requirements

Admission is personalized and focused on the applicants potential rather than prior achievements. Applicants must provide:

• Online form
• Two years of academic records
• Teacher evaluation form
• Student Assessment Test
• Proof of English proficiency (dependent on applicant’s first language)
• Accepted tests: IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo)

Students will also be required to attend an interview, either in-person or over video

Academics

Each year is split into two regular semesters, two term semesters, and the discovery week. Semester learning is on a regular schedule, term courses are a single course for a shortened term beyond the classroom, and discovery days allow students to study and learn a subject of their choosing.

Outdoor learning is important to RLC, and each year includes a grade-wide trip.

Tuition and Fees

Full year tuition is $63,100 CAD, with an enrolment fee of $4,000. Additional fees include:

• Custodianship; for the VISA application, applicants must be prepared to provide their own English-speaking custodian in Ontario, or pay an outside agency for the qualification.
• Study permit & visa
• ESL courses for speakers of other languages

Financial Aid Information

Rousseau Lake College offers bursaries and scholarships. Scholarships are merit-based; returning students are automatically considered, while new students must submit a letter outlining why they want to study at RLC, what they want to achieve, and why they should receive the scholarship.

To receive a bursary, the family of the student must submit a Parents' Financial Statement (cost of $120). Bursaries may also come out of the Canada Bursary Fund, and students applying for financial assistance are automatically considered for that.