Redeemer Christian High

What Redeemer Christian High does

Redeemer Christian High School is a private, accredited, non-profit Christian high school located at 82 Colonnade Road North in Ottawa, Ontario, founded in 1975 (originally as the Community for Christian Learning). The school serves approximately 200-225 students across grades 9-12, drawn from more than 40 Ottawa-area churches and 18+ Protestant denominations. It is the only independent Protestant Christian high school in Ottawa offering the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, and graduates may additionally earn a Christian High School Diploma by completing supplementary requirements.

The school's academic offering includes standard Ontario curriculum courses (Math, Sciences, English, Social Sciences, Fine Arts, Technology) at applied and academic levels, supplemented by a French program, co-operative education, athletics, and arts (drama, music, visual arts). A weekly chapel program and a Christian worldview integrated across subjects form the faith-based differentiator. Technology infrastructure consists of commodity edtech tools: Edmodo for online learning, Zoom for video conferencing, and Edsby for student information management. A small international student program with English-proficiency requirements supplements the primarily domestic enrollment. The school operates an active Ugandan Mile fundraiser supporting Kwagala Ministries and participates in the Canada's Capital Cappies drama critics program.

Revenue is generated through two primary streams: tuition, set at 13% of family income with a 2026/27 base range of approximately $9,300 to $16,800, and charitable donations from the broader Christian community (processed in part via CanadaHelps.org). As a registered Ontario non-profit charitable organization, the school does not have external equity owners; governance is provided by a Board of Directors elected from a parent/educator/community society. Operations are lean, with approximately 23 full and part-time staff serving the student body, and the school owns its Colonnade Road facility (acquired in 1997 and expanded in 2013).

Name

Redeemer Christian High

Legal name

Redeemer Christian High School

Website

https://rchs.on.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Redeemer Christian High School is a non-profit, Ontario-accredited Christian high school in Ottawa serving approximately 200-225 students in grades 9-12 from over 40 area churches, funded by income-based tuition and charitable donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-based private secondary education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Private secondary education
• Christian high school
• Faith-based education
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma
• Independent school tuition

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Primary revenue source. Tuition is calculated as 13% of family income with approximate maximum base tuition of $16,800 and minimum base amount of $9,300 for the 2026/27 academic year. Supplemental tuition fee of $1,000 for each additional student per family.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: School relies on financial support from the broader Christian community. As a registered charitable organization, Redeemer issues donation tax receipts. Online donations processed through CanadaHelps.org with 3.5% administrative fee.
3. International Student Tuition: International student tuition rates are only slightly higher than domestic rates. One-time non-refundable $250 application fee for new international families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Redeemer Christian High School is an independent, non-profit Christian secondary school in Ottawa offering the Ontario Secondary School Diploma to students in grades 9 through 12. Its core offering is a Christ-centered academic curriculum covering math, sciences, English, social sciences, fine arts, and technology, integrated with weekly chapel services, Christian worldview formation, and co-curricular programs in athletics, drama, music, visual arts, French, and co-operative education for families from more than 40 area churches.

Product overview

Redeemer Christian High School is an independent Christian high school offering a unified educational program for grades 9-12. The school provides a comprehensive academic curriculum integrated with a Christian worldview, complemented by specialized programs in Drama, Music, Visual Arts, Athletics, French, and Co-operative Education. Additional offerings include an International Student Program, weekly Chapel services, and diverse clubs and extracurricular activities. Students can earn an Ontario Secondary School Diploma and optionally a Christian High School Diploma upon completing extra requirements. The school serves approximately 200-225 students from the Ottawa area and beyond.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma Program Comprehensive grade 9-12 academic program in math, sciences, English, social sciences, fine arts, and technology at applied and academic levels, leading to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma and an optional Christian High School Diploma.
• Drama Program Drama program where students participate in productions involving acting, set design, costumes, lighting, sound, and stage management; students can earn extra-curricular half credits through drama involvement.
• Music Program Music education program helping students develop music literacy skills and creative expression through choir, band, and worship team opportunities.
• Visual Arts Program Visual arts program where students learn to create art through drawing, painting, sculpture, and design using varied media.
• Athletics Program Competitive sports program including volleyball, soccer, basketball, cross country, badminton, and golf; teams compete in the NCSSAA and intramural sports are also offered.
• French Program Core French program supplemented with additional courses including Geography and History taught in French, emphasizing oral use and written mastery over four years.
• Co-operative Education Program Co-op program allowing students to earn credits while learning and working in the community and local businesses.
• International Student Program Program for international students requiring English proficiency (IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80+), offering Christian education with individual attention in small class sizes for an Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
• Chapel Program Weekly Wednesday chapel services featuring student-led worship, guest speakers including pastors, missionaries, and community members, focused on Christian worldview development.
• Student Support Services Guidance counseling, special education services, educational assistants, math help, homework help, and learning support.
• Clubs and Extracurricular Activities Variety of student clubs including Maker Space, Newspaper, Yearbook, Bible Study, Knitting, Small Engines, A/V, Trivia, and Student Council.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% of graduates accepted into first choice post-secondary program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Canada's Capital Cappies (Critics and Awards Program)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011International program recognizing high school theatre and journalism students, sponsored by Ottawa Citizen newspaper. Uses high school critics to review high school theatre. Redeemer has participated since 2011, strengthening drama program and bolstering writing skills through student reviews.
• Kwagala MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUgandan NGO founded in 2013 with a home for vulnerable children. Kwagala means 'love.' Redeemer runs the annual Ugandan Mile fundraiser to support Kwagala's vision to spiritually nurture, support, and educate street children and resettle them with families. Kwagala's biggest support comes from this annual RCHS fundraiser.
• The Great Commission FoundationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian Christian charitable organization that processes donations for the Ugandan Mile fundraiser. Donations over $20 are tax deductible. Monthly support of $10+ for a year fully sponsors a student's spot at the fundraiser event.
• Ontario Colleges and UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRedeemer has established reputation with colleges and universities including University of Ottawa, Carleton University, Queen's, Waterloo, Trent, Guelph, Toronto, Redeemer University, Algonquin College, St. Lawrence College, and institutions in US, Germany, and England. Institutions appreciate Redeemer students and visit the school to meet with prospective students.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hamilton District Christian High School: An independent Christian high school in Ontario offering secondary education with a faith-integrated curriculum. Directly comparable to Redeemer as a same-province independent Protestant Christian high school serving a similar grades 9-12 segment with a comparable mission.
• Niagara Christian Community of Schools: A multi-campus Ontario Christian school system offering secondary education with a faith-integrated worldview. Comparable to Redeemer as a Christian high school serving Ontario families with sliding-scale and tuition-based revenue models.
• Providence Christian School (Ontario): An Ontario independent Christian school offering K-12 education with Reformed/Christian worldview integration. Comparable to Redeemer in faith-based mission and tuition-funded model, with a broader K-12 pipeline that contrasts with Redeemer's grades 9-12-only offering.
• Emmanuel Christian High School (Windsor): An Ontario Christian high school offering grades 9-12 with a faith-based curriculum. Directly comparable in mission and product to Redeemer, though serving a different regional catchment in Windsor rather than Ottawa.
• London District Christian Secondary School: An Ontario independent Christian secondary school with a faith-based curriculum and similar tuition-driven revenue model. Closely comparable to Redeemer in product offering (Christian grades 9-12 education), target market (Christian families), and operating geography (Ontario).
• Heritage Christian School (Kitchener): An Ontario Christian independent school offering K-12 education in the Waterloo Region. Comparable in faith-based mission and Ontario accreditation to Redeemer, though geographically separate and with an internal K-12 feeder pipeline.

Broad incumbents

• Ashbury College: An Ottawa-area independent school offering grades 9-12 (and beyond) with strong post-secondary placement outcomes. Comparable to Redeemer as an Ottawa independent high school competing for similar families, though secular rather than faith-based and with a substantially larger and more expensive tuition base.
• Elmwood School: An Ottawa independent school offering a rigorous K-12 education. Comparable to Redeemer as an Ottawa-region private school competitor, though broader in scope (K-12) and not faith-based.

Regional players

• Ottawa Christian School (Ottawa Christian School Network): A network of Christian schools serving the Ottawa region, providing faith-based elementary education. Comparable to Redeemer in mission (Ottawa-area Christian families) though primarily K-8 rather than high school, making it a potential feeder as well as a regional peer.

Others

• Edvance Christian Schools: An Ontario association of Christian schools supporting member institutions including several direct peers of Redeemer. Relevant as an industry/ecosystem body that shapes accreditation, advocacy, and shared services for Redeemer and comparable faith-based schools.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC4x95OANdqWTEnxwzFDDshg
• Facebookfacebook.com/RedeemerChristianHighSchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/redeemers50th
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/redeemer-christian-high

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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