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Brentwood College School
2735 Mt. Baker Road, Mill Bay, Canada
tel: 250 743 5521


Brentwood College is a coeducational university preparatory boarding school whose mission is to nurture, challenge and inspire scholars, athletes and artists as global citizens, stewards and leaders of integrity. Our spectacular oceanfront setting on the east coast of Vancouver Island is home away from home for 430 students from 28 countries. We invite you to explore the Brentwood experience by visiting our dynamic modern campus, where the world comes to school.
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Definition of Terms
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory
Grades (Boarding) Grades 9-12, PG
School Type Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No
Academics and Faculty  
Saturday Classes Yes
Classroom Dress Code Formal
Average Class Size 16
Teacher : Student ratio 1:11
Number of AP Courses Offered 18
ESL Courses Offered No
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 36%
Summer Program Offered No
   
Finances  
Endowment Size $5 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $35,000
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $18,300
Percent Students on Financial Aid 30%
   
Admission  
Application Deadline None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate 50%
Director of Admissions Clayton Johnston
Course Listings:
List of courses offered Link to List of Courses
Total Advanced Courses Offered 17

Spanish LanguagePsychology
Physics CPhysics B
MicroeconomicsMacroeconomics
Human GeographyFrench Language
Environmental ScienceEnglish Literature
English LanguageComparative Government and Politics
ChemistryCalculus BC
Calculus ABBiology
Art History 
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 18

Alpine SkiingBadminton
BalletBasketball
CrewCross Country
DanceField Hockey
GolfIce Hockey
KayakingRock Climbing
RugbySailing
SoccerSquash
TennisVolleyball
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 32

 
ActingAdvanced Dance
Audio EngineeringCeramics
ChoreographyConcert Choir
Creative ScienceDance
Debating and Public SpeakingDigital Art
Digital PhotographyDrafting and Design
DramaDrawing and Painting
Environmental ArtFilm
Jazz Band EnsembleJazz Combo
Model-BuildingMusical Theatre
Pops OrchestraPrivate Tuition
Rock BandSculpture
Theatre ProductionTraditional Photography
Visual Arts FoundationVisual Arts Portfolio
Vocal Jazz EnsembleVocal Jazz Ensemble
Web JournalismYearbook
 
Matriculation Data:
Year: 2003-2007
 
University of British Columbia46
Queen's University25
McGill University22
St. Andrews University, Medical Program12
University of California, Berkeley7
Colgate University6
University of Ediburgh5
Cornell University3
Harvard University3
University of Bristol3
Link to Matriculation Data
School Notes:
  • Founded in 1923, Brentwood College is a co-educational university preparatory, boarding school, with an outstanding record of acceptance of its graduates by world ranked post-secondary institutions. Located in on the east coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, 40 minutes north of the capital, Victoria, Brentwood is home away from home for 350 boarders and 80 day students in Grades 9-12. Although most come from Western Canada and the American Pacific Northwest, over 20 countries are typically represented in the student community. Brentwood combines timeless values with a challenging 21st century academic curriculum, supported by a dynamic sports programme, vibrant visual and performing arts electives, and leadership through community service, all designed to develop character, confidence and teamwork. Opportunities also abound for social time with friends and an annual calendar of special events. Our 47 acre oceanfront campus provides superb modern facilities for academics, athletics and the arts, with comfortable accommodation, in a pristine Vancouver Island setting.
  • Profile last updated: 09/24/2009
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