Shawnigan Lake School

Shawnigan Lake

British Columbia

Canada

Overview

Shawnigan Lake School is a world-class co-ed boarding school and the largest boarding school in western North America. Located in Canada's warmest region on the west coast of British Columbia the school's setting is magnificent – an abundant 380 acres that provide a peaceful safe environment with sweeping lawns gorgeous gardens and excellent facilities. Shawnigan provides everything students require to pursue personal excellence. Our teachers inspire you to develop your intellectual passions our coaches push you to discover your physical resources and our Fine Arts instructors invite you to explore your inherent creativity. Above all we are known for our caring atmosphere truly a home away from home " with traditions like shared meals in the magnificent dining hall and a supportive House(residence) program. We offer a rigorous supportive academic program nationally recognized sports outstanding fine arts and programs fostering leadership environmental action and public service."

Academics

Summary: Shawnigan has a full service university guidance department with four counsellors available for the 125 graduates each year. The theme is best fit" finding the best choices for post secondary study for each individual. There are experts in us college admissions as well uk canada and around the world. Our guidance office staff spend time travelling around the world meeting admissions staff getting to know them and forming relationships with them. In this way we can reach out to them when we need them and they can do the same with us and they do! We believe these relationships give us a distinct advantage but really give our students a distinct advantage when it is their turn to apply to different schools!"

Department Director

Student/Teacher Ratio: 1-Aug:

Average Class Size: 16

Summer Programs: Not Offered

Full Time Teachers: 79

Number of AP Courses Offered: 19

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 40.0%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Noteworthy Information:
Two faculty members have been awarded the Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence

Distinctive or New Programs

Grade 8 Support Program Edge Leadership Program:international Community Work Entrepreneurship And Management Commerce Economics Business Studies And Planning

Campus Life

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms:

Average Students Per Dorm: 55

Number of Girls Dorms: 4

Number of Boys Dorms: 5

Dorm Amenities

Game Room
Lounge
Wireless Internet

Other Dorm Amenities

Facilities

Basketball Court
Fitness Center
Indoor Basketball Court
Indoor Climbing Wall
Volleyball Court

Other Facilities

Clubs & Organizations

Arts & Athletics

Arts Department Director: Morgan McLeod

Athletics Department Director: Tim Murdy

Arts

Interscholastic Sports

Basketball
Crew
Cross Country Running
Dance
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Rugby
Soccer
Squash
Tennis
Volleyball
Rowing

Recreational Sports

Aerobics
Alpine Skiing
Alpine Ski Racing
Badminton
Basketball
Camping
Canoeing
Cross Country Running
Dance
Golf
Hiking
Ice Hockey
Kayaking
Mountain Biking
Nordic Skiing
Nordic Ski Racing
Outdoor Education
Paddle Tennis
Power Lifting
Rafting
Rock Climbing
Sailing
Snowboarding
Soccer
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Track and Field
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Weight Lifting
Ice Skating

Graduates

College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

Quotes From Alumni

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Merit

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %

Average Merit Scholarship: 17,898

Current Endowment Amount: $17,000,000

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Vital Information

Student Body Type: Coed

Total Boarding: 439

Total Day: 107

Total Enrollment: 546

Boys: 292

Girls: 254

Boarding Grades Offered: 8-12

Day Grades Offered: 8-12

School Type: Middle, High School

Dress Code: Uniform

Applications Accepted: SAO, Gateway to Prep

Application Deadline: January 1st

Tuition & Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $48,300

5-Day Boarding: N/A

Day Tuition Fee: $26,000

Need-Based Aid: Offered

Payment Plans: Offered

Students Receiving Aid: %

Average Awarded: $18,169

School Finances