Bishop's College School
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.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: (Boarding) 7-12
- Students: 285 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $75,710
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $30,000
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
Bishop's College School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 309 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Offering Breadth
School Overview
Definition of Terms | 2021 School Data
Bishop's College School
School Focus
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
7-12
School Type
Co-ed
Supports Learning Differences (LD)
Religious Affiliation
Year Founded
1836
Campus Size
250 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
285 students
% International Students
40%
% Students Boarding
85%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform required)
(Uniform required)
Average Class Size
15 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
Number of IB Courses Offered
25
ESL Courses Offered
Summer Program Offered
Summer Program Details
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$75,710
(2022-23: $63,750 for Canadian Boarding Students and $75,710 for International Boarding Students. )
(2022-23: $63,750 for Canadian Boarding Students and $75,710 for International Boarding Students. )
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$30,000
(2022-23: $30,000 for Canadian Day Students and $51,000 for International Day Students.)
(2022-23: $30,000 for Canadian Day Students and $51,000 for International Day Students.)
Tuition international students
$75,710
Summer Program Cost
$5,400
(The 2022 fee for the four-week program is $3,500 for Canadian Day students, $4,700 for Canadian Boarding students, and $5,400 for International Boarding students.)
(The 2022 fee for the four-week program is $3,500 for Canadian Day students, $4,700 for Canadian Boarding students, and $5,400 for International Boarding students.)
% Students on Financial Aid
40%
Merit Scholarships Offered
Acceptance Rate
Application Deadline
None / Rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
Director of Admissions
Mr. Greg McConnell
Associate Director of Admissions
Ms. Gingi Sheppard
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
24
Sports
Alpine Skiing, Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Equestrian, Golf, Ice Hockey, Intramural Sports Only, Lacrosse, Nordic Skiing, Riding, Rock Climbing, Rugby, Snowboarding, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
24
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Bigs and Littles, Comic Con, Dining Hall Committee, Dungeons and Dragons, Environmental Club, Grad Committee, Model UN Club, News Club, Pride Alliance, Robotics, Round Square Committee, Student Life Committee, Winter Carnival Committee, Yearbook Committee
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Choir, Coffee House, Inscape literary magazine, Players' Club, Talent Shows
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Beach Volleyball, Mini Soccer World Cup, Recreational hockey, Three-on-three basketball
Bigs and Littles, Comic Con, Dining Hall Committee, Dungeons and Dragons, Environmental Club, Grad Committee, Model UN Club, News Club, Pride Alliance, Robotics, Round Square Committee, Student Life Committee, Winter Carnival Committee, Yearbook Committee
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Choir, Coffee House, Inscape literary magazine, Players' Club, Talent Shows
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Beach Volleyball, Mini Soccer World Cup, Recreational hockey, Three-on-three basketball
School Notes
- LD types supported: most mild to moderate learning differences
- Bishop's College School accreditations: TABS, CAIS, QAIS, IB World School, Duke of Edinburgh
- 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
- Noah Dobson - Professional Ice Hockey Defenceman for the New York Islanders.
Profile last updated: 11/03/2021
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