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St. Michaels University School
3400 Richmond Road, Victoria, Canada
tel: (250) 370-6170


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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Overview:
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 918 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
Teacher : Student ratio 1:18
Number of AP Courses Offered 23
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 18%
   
Admission  
Application Deadline None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate n/a
Director of Admissions Susan Saunders
Associate Director of Admissions Paul Leslie
Total Advanced Courses Offered 24

Art HistoryBiology
Calculus ABCalculus BC
ChemistryEnglish Language
English LiteratureEnvironmental Science
European HistoryFrench Language
German LanguageGerman Language
Government and PoliticsHuman Geography
Japanese LanguageMacroeconomics
MicroeconomicsPhysics B
Physics C (Electricity & Mag.)Physics C (Mechanical)
PsychologySpanish 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 "Little Mosque on the Prairie"
  • Profile last updated: 01/06/2010
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