Make Yourself at Home
Here in beautiful New Brunswick, Canada, our boarding students learn life lessons they’ll never forget.
Boarding School is a launchpad for academic, professional, and personal success.*
BOARDING SCHOOL ADVANTAGE
RNS has been a boarding and day school for nearly 150 years. Our long history as a boarding school makes us one of Canada’s oldest, most trusted boarding programs for generations of families.
Why have we had more than a century of boarders? That’s easy: The people and this place. Our Houseparent and student-support staff are unmatched, and New Brunswick is one of Canada’s most beautiful provinces.
“Students grow here socially and emotionally, all under the careful watch of a caring community of adults.” says Mr. Derek McCallum, RNS faculty and Mackay Houseparent. “Students learn to share common spaces by respecting and treating them as their home, connect with housemates through House outings or activities, and find shared interests with their neighbours, creating lifelong friendships.”
RNS boarding is special in so many ways. Meals are home-cooked and every student’s dietary needs are accommodated. Every birthday and milestone is celebrated. Each House has its own activities and traditions, and RNS residence staff make sure everyone
RNS has been a boarding and day school for nearly 150 years.
Our boarders have access to after-class learning with one-on-one time with our faculty, opportunities for unique travel experiences, and exposure to languages and cultures from around the world.
feels included and has the opportunity to relax and have fun in the evenings and on weekends. They also soak up each changing Canadian season. Our long-weekend trips include travel to world-renowned, metropolitan cities like Toronto, Montreal, Boston, Washington, and New York City.
The RNS boarding experience delivers on our promise to parents that their child will be safe, supported, and nurtured – we foster a love of learning and a drive for success and achievement with our rigorous academics and emphasis on well-being.
Thousands of RNS boarders from around the world have returned to campus for Reunion Weekend to relive their memories of life on the Hill. The smiles, laughs, hugs, and happy tears are proof that boarding at RNS is truly transformational.
*2024 School Life in Focus Survey
Tribeca Liu ’24 from Beijing, China
“I loved my Houseparents and the freedom to choose opportunities provided by the school. I also enjoyed doing yoga in the hallway with the entire floor.”
Diego Avila
’24, RNS
Head Prefect from Mexico City, Mexico
“Get involved in everything. Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and try new things. There is an option for everyone.”
Anakin Yu ’26 from Hong Kong, China
“I like living on campus ... it’s easy to get extra help from teachers. Boarding at RNS is inclusive with a focus on internationalism. I stepped out of my comfort zone, and made lots of friends.”
Boarding students are 15% more likely to say their school prepared them for living on their own and managing their social life at university.
Proud School of TWO 2025 Rhodes Scholars
Our boarding program emphasizes academic rigour, leadership and service, and lifelong friendships. The RNS school values of character, courage, creativity, and community are on display year-round on our campus.
THE 2024 SCHOOL LIFE IN FOCUS SURVEY
Boarding students say they lead purposeful and meaningful lives.
Boarding schools help students develop essential interpersonal skills like conflict resolution, empathy, and open-mindedness.
Boarding students are less likely to witness or experience bullying at school.
Boarding students are 46% less likely to report spending time watching TV, streaming services, or playing video games.
Boarding school alums report being happier, healthier, more successful, and more optimistic about the future.