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We are proud that Brentwood is a dynamic and progressive place of learning, where student choice is at the forefront; the school’s culture is based on the fundamental concept of students choosing to attend Brentwood. Our admissions team will ask students a very simple question, “Is it your choice to attend Brentwood?” This philosophy of choice creates a warm, friendly, and passionate community of learners and leaders that encompass the Brentwood Family – students, staff, parents, and alum. As a contemporary school, with a unique approach to balancing academics, arts, and athletics, we offer a West Coast, university prep atmosphere within a nurturing environment.
Nearest Airport:
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
We are unique in our approach and devotion to preparing students for university life. Brentwood’s holistic preparatory curriculum helps students bridge the gap between high school and university.
Brentwood is a popular choice with international and American families because we offer a Canadian boarding experience with a small and diverse international community.
Brentwood has developed a remarkable athletic history that includes championship banners at the regional, provincial and national level and 24 alumni who have gone on to be Olympians.
The key aim of Brentwood athletics and the over 20 options offered is to develop student-athletes as leaders through personal fitness, teamwork, fair play, the pursuit of athletic excellence and a love of the game.
E. g. Basketball, Cross-Country Running, Cross Training, Field/Ice Hockey, Outdoor Pursuits, Rowing, Rugby, Soccer, Skiing/Snowboarding, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Yoga.
Choreography, Dance, Composition, Rock & Jazz Bands, Acting, Senior Play, Vocal, String, Guitar & Wind Ensembles, Musical Theatre, Vocal Jazz, Theatre Production, 3D Art and Sculpture, Photography, Photojournalism, Art Foundation, Art Rotation, 3D Pottery, Hand Built Pottery, Drawing and Painting, Debate & Model UN, Public Speaking, Robotics, Yearbook, Brentwood Broadcast, Woodworking
School Type: Boarding/Day
International Students accepted for: Boarding
Gender: Co-ed
Religion: Non-Denominational
Year Founded: 1923
International students accepted for: other
Info: 9 - 12
Boarding Grades: 9 - 12
Day Grades: 8 - 12
Dress Code: Formal: Uniform
Foreign Languages: French, Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese
Entrance Dates: September
Length of stay: Full Year
Application Deadlines: None / Rolling
Application Process: School Report, Teacher's Reference, Application Fee, Interview, Entrance Examination
Info: Our Admissions department has a rolling admissions policy and accepts applications throughout the year until the school is fully enrolled. We request a 30 minute aptitude test or alternatively the SSAT.
Supporting documents
School reports: previous & current academic year. International students: please include an English translation.
Two recommendations: one academic recommendation (completed by the student’s most recent Mathematics teacher) and one personal recommendation (completed by a coach, tutor, or similar position - not a relative). You may include an additional academic reference.
A photocopy of the applicant's birth certificate. International students: please include an English translation.
A passport-size photograph of the applicant.
$300 application fee – non refundable
Website: www.brentwood.bc.ca
Facebook: www.facebook.com/brentwoodcollegeschool
Instagram: www.instagram.com/brentwoodboarding
Location: small-town, Island
Info: Brentwood's oceanfront campus has an international reputation that matches our educational profile as one of the world’s great boarding schools. Sheltered on the pristine coastline of Vancouver Island, our 77-acre campus has over one kilometre of waterfront facing the Gulf Islands and stunning views of a snow-capped Mount Baker. Our school's location forty kilometres north of Victoria is adjacent to the village of Mill Bay (population 3,250) and less than one hour's drive from ferry terminals and Victoria International Airport. This beautiful setting and our modern campus open up a wide variety of opportunities for our students.
Number of courses / system: Non-semestered
Enrolment Total: 515
Enrolment Day Students: 15%
Enrolment Boarding students: 85%
Enrolment International Students: 22%
Countries represented: This year 70% of our students are Canadian, another 8% are American, and the remaining 22% come from over 40 countries around the world.
Average class size: 16
Student/Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Academics: In Grades 9 to 11 the standard academic load is SIX classes, while in Grade 12 it is FIVE (Mandatory Classes/Electives).
Grade 10: English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth & Space Science, French, Mandarin or Spanish, Social Studies, One of: Beginner’s Mandarin/Spanish, Biology 11, Design 11, International Relations 11, Marketing 11, Science & Ethics 11, Software Engineering 11
AP-Courses: AP Biology 11, AP Chemistry 11, AP Physics 1, AP Art History 12, AP Biology 12, AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry 12,
AP Comparative Government & Politics, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Literature & Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP Human Geography, AP Macroeconomics, AP Physics 2, AP Psychology
Support Programs:
Summer Programs: Brentwood offers a number of summer camps which change each year. Some examples of camps offered are, soccer, rugby, musical theatre, debate and academic camps.
Specialized Programs: Advanced Placement
Accomodation: Dormitory
Info: Our Boarding community is special, defined by a culture of inclusion and empowerment. Students learn to become young adults in a contemporary setting, surrounded by caring friends and mentors, in relationships that last well beyond their years at Brentwood.
Our Boarding Life Initiative is complex, vibrant, and holistic and includes our advisor system, houseparenting teams, prep (homework time), house events, outings, and activities as well as peer counseling. We invest time and energy in creating a vibrant and supportive environment in our eight boarding houses (four girls, four boys) so students feel at home and can be themselves. Community, challenge, opportunity, and support are words Brentonians use to describe life here.
| International Seven Day Boarding Tuition | CAD 91,700 | EUR 61354,21 |
| International Day Tuition | CAD | EUR - |
| Extra Fees | Tuition covers instruction, room and board. For extra charges please see https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iCHuPs_dGcDR4mHkZ8X4dwsFqNkuSeu7/view | |
| Tuition Refund Plan | Yes | |
| Payment Plans | No | |
Health Insurance: mandatory
Please note that the school and program description is very much reduced. All information, in particular on the fee-structure, is based on the information provided by the individual Canadian school and is subject to change / as at: 12/2023
