3400 Richmond Road, Victoria, Canada - 
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At St. Michaels University School, we believe many of the most important lessons — both intellectual and personal — enable students to discover not only who they are as individuals but who they have the potential to become.
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St. Michaels University School
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | |
| Grades (Boarding) | Grades 8-12 | |
| Grades (Day) | Grades K-12 | |
| School Type | Co-ed | |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | Yes | |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | |
| Religious Affiliation | Anglican | |
| Year Founded | 1906 | |
| Campus Size | 20 acres | |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 923 students | |
| Percent Students of Color | n/a | |
| Percent International Students | 15% | |
| Percent Students Boarding | 45% | |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | |
| Average Class Size | 18 students | |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:18 | |
| Number of AP Courses Offered | 24 | |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 45% | |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $6 million | |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | n/a | |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a | |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 21% | |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Acceptance Rate | n/a | |
| Director of Admissions | Paul Leslie | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Shannon Drew | |
AP / Advanced Courses: |
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| Total Advanced Courses Offered | 24 | |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| Art History | Biology | |
| Calculus AB | Calculus BC | |
| Chemistry | Chinese Language and Culture | |
| English Language | English Literature | |
| Environmental Science | European History | |
| French Language | German Language | |
| Government and Politics | Human Geography | |
| Japanese Language | Macroeconomics | |
| Microeconomics | Physics B | |
| Physics C (Electricity & Mag.) | Physics C (Mechanical) | |
| Psychology | Spanish Language | |
| Studio Art (2D Design) | Studio Art (Drawing) | |
School Notes:
- St. Michaels University School is among the foremost independent day and boarding schools in Canada and in the world.
- Our commitment to academic excellence provides exceptional preparation for the challenges of postsecondary education.
- Our students are tomorrow’s leaders in the making, and come from nearly 20 countries around the world.
- Our faculty are passionate specialists who believe in the potential of every student.
- Our key programmes focus on five areas of development: Academics, Athletics, the Arts, Leadership, and Community and Global Service.
- From Junior to Middle to Senior School, students develop a love of learning and learn to think critically and creatively.
- University preparation is at the heart of the school’s mission, with 99% of our students going on to postsecondary education.
- With boarding facilities starting at grade 8, students become part of a diverse community where they create life-long friendships, develop independence and enjoy a wide range of activities.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Steve Nash '92 - Two-time NBA MVP, founder and president of the Steve Nash Foundation for growing health in kids
- Stewart Butterfield '91 - Co-founder of Flickr
- Kenneth Oppel '85 - Award-winning author
- Manoj Sood '81 - Star of CBC's hit show
- Profile last updated: 01/11/2012
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