Academics

The academic program at Rothesay Netherwood School is diverse and challenging; it is designed to meet the changing needs of students as they develop intellectually, socially and emotionally. Students have the opportunity to live and study in an environment where intellectual probity and academic achievement are highly valued. This rich learning environment is created through the combined efforts of faculty, students, parents, alumni and governors. Small class size, caring teachers, extra help, compulsory study and frequent reporting facilitate each student's learning.  

The academic program at RNS is designed for students to experience courses in both the humanities and sciences.  In addition to the academic rigour students experience at RNS, there is ample opportunity to develop the whole student. These opportunities exist in the arts, athletics and various other extracurricular experiences such as Outward Bound activities, student exchanges and Round Square International service projects.

Students at RNS thrive within today’s information technology environment. We capitalize on their intellectual flexibility and integrate technologies into the learning process. As they accrue varied experiences, students develop the confidence required to follow their intellectual interests and to participate in a wider intellectual domain.

RNS - An IB World School

The IB Diploma Program is a comprehensive two-year international curriculum designed for highly motivated students in grades eleven and twelve. The Diploma Program has earned a reputation for rigorous assessment, giving IB diploma holders a world class education and access to the world’s leading universities. All students at RNS study within the IB Diploma program. Click here to learn more on the IB Program at RNS.