Rothesay Netherwood School – Rothesay, New Brunswick
Rothesay Netherwood School (1877) is an independent, co-educational boarding and day school for grades 6 to 12, distinguished by its emphasis on academic excellence and on the development of character, creativity and courage.
RNS is an International Baccalaureate World School where faculty work diligently to help students understand their potential and to prepare them to become leaders in their chosen fields. RNS prepares students for post-secondary education in a challenging, friendly, respectful and safe community. The school is made up of 280 students, 15% of which come from outside of Canada. RNS’ stunning 200-acre campus accommodates outdoor education activities that are an integral part of the school’s co-curricular program.
Students receive a well-rounded education at RNS that, in addition to academics, offers leadership programs, fine arts, music and theatre, athletics, and ESL support. A full-time university placement counselor supports students throughout their educational journeys. Graduates of RNS attend the finest universities in the country and beyond, and many are recipients of prestigious scholarships.
The RNS Boarding Program provides a residential curriculum and 24-hour supervision by caring houseparents and faculty in a beautiful and safe community. Parents can be assured that students receive regular supervised evening study hours, nutritious meals and snacks, and a positive environment in which students can develop academic rigour and social skills.
RNS prepares students for post-secondary success and creates future leaders by encouraging students to strive for excellence, to demonstrate respect, to develop both an enduring sense of responsible citizenship and an understanding of their place in the global community.
