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Ashbury College has a multidisciplinary team that guides students in their personal growth, health, and wellness. The team acts as a circle of care to address academic, social/emotional, and physical needs. Members include the School Counsellor (MSW), Nurse (RN), Learning Strategists, Chapel and Life Skills Coordinator, and Director of Student Success and Wellness. Learning Strategists support diverse learners with differentiated instruction and academic coaching, and individualized learning plans are designed for students with diagnosed learning exceptionalities to help them achieve their academic potential. Online support includes keep.meSAFE Mental Wellness, providing 24/7/365 access to counsellors in students' language and culture via the My SSP app.
Ashbury College recognizes the diversity of student learning needs. In both Junior and Senior School, teachers differentiate instruction and assessments to support all learners. Learning Strategists provide extra help, academic coaching, and support for executive functioning, studying, and general learning skills. Learning Strategists work with teachers to meet the needs of all learners. Individualized learning plans are designed for students with diagnosed learning exceptionalities to help them achieve their academic potential.
The school provides a School Counsellor (MSW) to support mental health and personal growth, offering a safe space for students to share their stories and to have needs assessed with brief counselling and external referrals when needed. The Life Skills and Chapel Coordinator delivers character education and provides pastoral care for students and families. Online support includes keep.meSAFE by guard.me, offering 24/7/365 access to counsellors in students' language via the My SSP app for Grades 8–12. The keep.meSAFE program is integrated with Guard.Me Insurance.
Ashbury College uses a circle of care led by a multidisciplinary team to capture student needs, including the School Counsellor, Nurse, Learning Strategists, Chapel and Life Skills Coordinator, and Director of Student Success and Wellness. The School Counsellor assesses needs, provides brief counselling, and refers to external resources when needed. The Life Skills and Chapel Coordinator provides pastoral care and life-skills guidance through a non-denominational Chapel Program. Keep.meSAFE mental wellness support provides 24/7/365 access to counsellors in multiple languages via the My SSP app. A on-campus Wellness Center nurse supports students' physical health, contributing to safeguarding and well-being.
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.
