Rosseau Lake College is an independent co-ed day and boarding school offering Grades 7 to 12, located on the shores of Lake Rosseau in Ontario, Canada.
Located on 56 acres within one of Canada's most iconic natural environments.
With a student population of 140, every student is known, every talent nutured
With a robust outdoor education program, learning transcends traditional classrooms, empowering students to embrace new challenges, experience new adventures, and discover their true potential
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $72,700
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Rosseau Lake College ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 277 schools) for:
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School Overview
Definition of Terms | 2024 School Data
Rosseau Lake College
School Focus
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
7-12
School Type
Co-ed
ADD/ADHD Support
Religious Affiliation
Campus Size
56 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
140 students
% Students of Color
50%
% International Students
60%
% Students Boarding
60%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Average Class Size
12 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
ESL Courses Offered
Summer Program Offered
No
Tuition Cost
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$72,700
Tuition international students
$78,600
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)
(5 Day Boarding)
$65,450
% Students on Financial Aid
35%
Merit Scholarships Offered
Admissions
Application Deadline
None / Rolling
Director of Admissions
Joan Sun
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
14
School Notes
- RLC was founded to challenge conventional learning methods by allowing students an opportunity to live actively, to learn through a meaningful engagement with others, and to apply the core curriculum to real-world problems.
- That foundation has been augmented over the decades in some distinctive ways, most obviously through the creation of Discovery Days, Term Courses, and the Seven Generations initiative. The approach to learning is challenge by choice, encouraging students to reach further in their academic, physical, and social development. In addition to mastering the core curriculum, students are asked to consider how they can serve their communities, and they are given ample opportunities to do that. Those communities include the First Nations for which the area is home and who partner in many of the programs offered.
- The outdoor education program takes full advantage of the natural setting, and includes hiking, snowboarding, outtriping, as well as watersports such as canoeing, kayaking, swimming and sailing. The outdoors is used as a place of learning, relaxation, and challenge, helping students discover their potential and their passions.
- RLC is proud of its proven ability to graduate culturally responsive students who embrace diversity and equity, and who are inspired to engage with others with courage and integrity. Graduates leave Rosseau Lake College with a strong sense of self, and the knowledge and skills that will allow them to thrive in post-secondary studies and beyond.
- Rosseau Lake College accreditations: Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS), The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), CISOntario, Ontario Ministry of Education, Round Square
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- David Straiton - Freelance film director and producer, currently living in Beverly Hills. His productions include episodes of popular shows on American television, such as House, Hemlock Grove, and Star Trek: Enterprise.
- Jonathan Alderson - Jonathan is a Sorbonne and Harvard university graduate. Jonathan is an autism treatment specialist, educational consultant , trainer and lecturer. He founded his company, Intensive Multi-Treatment Intervention.
- Katie Tsuyuki - Athlete, consultant, and motivational speaker. Named to Canadian Olympic Snowboard Team in Sochi 2014 and Pyeongchang 2018.
- Waubgeshing Rice - Waubgeshig Rice is an Anishinaabe writer and journalist from the Wasauksing First Nation near Parry Sound, Ontario. Waub has published four books and won several awards for his writing.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Rosseau Lake College cost?
Rosseau Lake College's tuition is approximately $72,700 for boarding students.
Who are famous alumni from Rosseau Lake College?
Rosseau Lake College famous alumni include: David Straiton, Jonathan Alderson, Katie Tsuyuki and Waubgeshing Rice.
What sports does Rosseau Lake College offer?
Rosseau Lake College offers 14 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Badminton, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Nordic Skiing, Sailing, Skiing, Snowboarding, Track, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Rosseau Lake College's ranking?
Rosseau Lake College ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High percentage of international students.
When is the application deadline for Rosseau Lake College?
The application deadline for Rosseau Lake College is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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