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Ashbury College

Canada, Ottawa

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Language Provision

Language learning opportunities and multilingual education

Language Provision

English and French are the languages associated with the bilingual diploma. A dual language program exists within the IB Diploma, enabling study in English, French, Spanish or another international language. The IB Diploma is offered in alignment with the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), allowing students to earn both the OSSD and the IB Diploma.

Bilingual Teaching

The school offers a bilingual diploma in French and English. For the IB Diploma Programme there is a dual language program in English, French, Spanish or another international language. The IB studies are aligned with the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), enabling students to earn both the OSSD and the IB Diploma.

Immersion Programs

ESL Summer Boarding Program provides English language immersion. During the day, students receive classroom instruction in reading, writing, listening, speaking, socio-cultural competence, and media literacy. In the evenings and weekends, they explore the National Capital Region and apply their English skills. This program is ideal for students who have some basic English and want to immerse themselves in an English environment and complete a final exam.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees Unlisted
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 865
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1891
Bus Service No

Ashbury College is an independent day and boarding school for Grades 3–12, on a 13‑acre campus in Ottawa, Ontario. It offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB DP) and an Ashbury program alongside the curriculum. The Ontario Secondary School Diploma is awarded with 30 course credits, 40 hours of community service, and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test; the Ashbury Diploma adds required courses in French or another international language, physical education, arts, and world social studies, plus 60 hours of community service and nine terms of co‑curricular activities. A bilingual Ashbury Diploma is available with seven French credits. The school offers the IB Diploma or bilingual IB Diploma. Founded in 1891, Ashbury moved to Rockcliffe Park in 1910 and has expanded with facilities including Molson Library & Resource Centre, Centre for Science & Innovation with six labs, theatres, gym, and three boarding houses: Heather Gillin Residence, Matthews House, Maple Residence.

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