Bishop's College School
80 chemin Moulton Hill
Sherbrooke, Quebec J1M 1Z8, Canada
Sherbrooke, Quebec J1M 1Z8, Canada
Tel: 819-566-0238
- Located in Sherbrooke, Quebec, BCS is a perfect blend of picturesque landscapes,historic architecture and modern facilities.
- We provide the ideal starting point for your departure into a whole new world of higher learning and discovery.
- The very essence of BCS is the strength of its academic program.
- We are not only dedicated to preparing young people for university, but for a lifetime of achievement and fulfillment.
- Small classes, passionate teachers, a dynamic and challenging academic program and an enriching campus life that develops creative and athletic potential are all found at BCS.
| Definition of Terms 2018 School Data | Bishop's College School |
| School Focus | College Preparatory |
| Grades (Boarding) | Grades 7-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1836 |
| Campus Size | 250 acres |
| Enrollment | 260 students |
| % International Students | 40% |
| % Students Boarding | 83% |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| Average Class Size | 15 students |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 |
| Number of AP Courses Offered | n/a |
| Number of IB Courses Offered | 10 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost | $4,300 (The 2019 fee for the four-week program is $4,300 for Canadian students and $4,900 for all other students.) |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $21 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $55,500 (tuition will vary by grade) |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $24,000 (tuition will vary by grade.) |
| Tuition international students | $63,000 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 40% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Director of Admissions | Mr. Greg McConnell |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Ms. Gingi Sheppard |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 21 Interscholastic Sports |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Equestrian, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Nordic Skiing, Riding, Rock Climbing, Rugby, Snowboarding, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 32 Extracurriculars |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Amnesty International Club, Cadets, Carnival Club, Chess Club, Craft, Debate Club, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Environment Club, Film Club, Human Rights Group, Inscape Magazine, Jounalism, Knitting, Model UN, Pride Alliance, Robotics, Round Square, Yearbook Arts and Music Programs: Choir, Dance Club, Drama Club, Stage Band Recreational Athletic Programs: Curling Club, Fitness Club, Friday night inside Soccer, Horseback riding, Intramural Sports, Ping-Pong club, Recreational Hockey, Skiing/Snowboarding, Yoga, Zumba |
School Notes
- Bishop's College School accreditations: TABS, CAIS, QAIS, IB World School
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- David Atkinson - Canadian baritone and New York Broadway actor/singer
- John Bland - Emeritus Professor of Architecture at McGill University
- Selwyn G. Blaylock - President of the Canadian Institute of Mining; established the Selwyn G. Blaylock Medal.
- Major-General Sir Henry Edward Burstall - of the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery; G.O.C. of 2nd Canadian Division
- Charles Sandwith Campbell - lawyer & Governor of McGill; established the Campbell Concerts & Parks at Montreal
- Jake Eberts - award-winning film producer of Chariots of Fire, Gandhi, Dances with Wolves & Chicken Run
- Reginald Fessenden - Inventor, possibly the first to have transmitted voice and music by radio
- Senator Hartland de Montarville Molson - of the Molson Brewery and former owner of the Montreal Canadiens
- George Hurst - Chief Conductor of the BBC Philharmonic; visiting professor at the Royal Academy of Music in London
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