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%

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

  • Squash Court
  • Rowing Crew House
  • Rugby Pavilion
  • Ice Hockey Arena

Clubs & Organizations

  • Astronomy Club
  • Community Service
  • Computer Club
  • Debate Club
  • Dorm Proctors
  • Drama Club
  • Environmental Club
  • Gardening Club
  • International Club
  • Literary Magazine
  • Mock Trial
  • Model UN
  • Outing Club
  • Peer Counseling
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Photography Club
  • Sailing Club
  • Snowboarding Club
  • Student Activities
  • Student Government
  • Student Publications
  • Theater Club
  • Weightlifting Club
  • Woodworking Club
  • Yearbook
  • Yoga Club

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

Merit

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 16%

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

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: 33%

Average Awarded: $18,169

School Finances

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 16%

Average Merit Scholarship: $17,898

Current Endowment Amount: $17,000,000

Contact

1975 Renfrew Road

Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia Canada

250 743 6207

Director of Admissions: Craig Brown

Admissions Phone: 250 743 6207

Fax: 250 743 6200

Email: gsamuel@shawnigan.ca

Website: https://www.shawnigan.ca

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