Rothesay Netherwood School

At the top of the hill, tucked away on a scenic 200-acre campus overlooking the beautiful Kennebecasis River in Rothesay, New Brunswick, is Rothesay Netherwood School (RNS) an IB World School. RNS is an independent, day and boarding school for grades 6-12. With highly qualified and dedicated teachers, we challenge students to be active, compassionate, and lifelong learners who develop a greater appreciation for the world around them.

At A Glance

  • Established in 1877
  • Co-educational university preparatory school for day and boarding students
  • 240 students (120 boarding students, 120 day students)
  • 15% of students are from around the world
  • Small class size (average 16 students)
  • 1 : 6 faculty to student ratio
  • 80% of faculty live on the campus
  • A positive, friendly, responsible school community
  • Comfortable, family-like setting in a safe community
  • IB World School
  • Round Square and Outward Bound programs
  • 99-100% graduates accepted to universities world-wide
  • Qualified, engaging faculty living on campus
  • Extra help and tutoring available daily
  • Athletics, arts, community service, weekend programming, and fun!
  • Travel arrangements and airport pick-up and drop-off services in Saint John, Moncton and Halifax

Academics
The academic schedule consists of a four-day rotation, with four 80-minute classes each day. Advisors meet with their advisees every day to monitor their progress, academically, athletically, and socially.

Following classes, time is scheduled for sports and recreational activities, both competitive and recreational. Students participate in sports every day with the exception of Wednesday afternoons, which are devoted to music, art and drama activities.

RNS graduated 48 students in the Class of 2008. Every student was accepted to further his or her studies at a post secondary institution. Nearly $280,000 was offered in scholarships to over half of the graduating class.

Athletics
Healthy bodies lead to healthy minds! A vast array of athletic opportunities awaits students at RNS. Students are required to participate for at least one hour per day. The following are the competitive and recreational sports available at RNS.

Outdoor Education
Our 200-acre campus, set among rivers, hills and forests, is the perfect setting to enjoy many outdoor activities.

Clubs & Activities
Discover something new! Developing artistic talent, helping others in the community or learning about another culture by participating in an exchange program - it can all be accomplished at RNS.