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St. Margaret's School

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
All Girls, No Religious Affiliation

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A world centre for girls' learning and leadership, at SMS we don't just promise equal opportunity; girls here get every opportunity. Our rigorous academic program is paired with extensive extracurricular and experiential learning offerings.

Our teachers create a learning environment where girls are engaged, challenge themselves, and gain confidence. Our student-driven culture means that girls here are actively involved in shaping their education.

OUR MOTTO
Servite In Caritate ~ Service with Love

OUR VISION
Confident girls ~ Inspiring women
This is a school where girls who want to change the world become women who do.

OUR MISSION
Empowering her to set her own course and shape her own dreams

FACILITIES
Our state-of-the-art facilities sit on 22 forested acres with access to extensive recreational sites and trails—only 20 minutes from downtown Victoria. Superior facilities, modern residence houses, culinary arts room, and Athletics Centre.

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  • Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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1080 Lucas Avenue
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada V8X3P7

+1 250-479-7171

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Director of Admissions: Jim Cohn
Admissions Phone:+1 250-479-7171Fax:250-479-8976
Email: [email protected] Website:
www.stmarg.ca


  • Application Deadline: Rolling
  • Application Fee: $250
  • International Application Fee: CAD $250
  • Accepts SSAT Standard Application Online (SAO): No
  • Accepts Gateway to Prep Schools Application: No
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  • Founded: 1908
  • Campus Size: 22 acres
  • Grades Offered: kindergarten-12th
  • Accredited by: CAIS/CA
Student Body
Boarding
Grades 7th-12th
Day
Grades kindergarten-12th
Total
Girls     53 218 271
Boys     0 0 0
Total     53 218 271

Tuition and Financial Aid
  • 7-Day Boarding: CAD $65,125
  • 5-Day Boarding: N/A
  • Day Tuition Fee: CAD $27,500
  • Payment Plans: Offered
  • Need-Based Aid: Offered
  • Students Receiving Aid: 13.00%
  • Average Awarded: CAD $3,531
 

Summary: At SMS, learning is a highly personalized experience: every student is encouraged to stretch herself, but each student is provided with the individual challenges and support she needs to thrive. SMS students have the opportunity to tailor their classes to include a variety of accelerated learning options including Advanced Placement exam prep (AP), accelerated learning, and self-directed projects.

Department Director: Megan Hedderick

Average Class Size: 16

Full Time Teachers: 41

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 30.00%

Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1

Summer Programs Offered: Offered

Academic Schedule: Semester

Notable Achievements: STEM-focused curriculum, Student-driven learning, Dogwood Awards for Leadership

Advanced/Enrichment Programs
  • AP Courses
  • Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Support Programs
  • College Counseling
  • ESL: Beginning
  • ESL: Intermediate
  • ESL: Advanced
  • Evening Study Assistance
  • Learning Center
  • Learning Differences Support
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Study Skills Assistance
  • Subject Tutoring
English:
  • Classics
  • Creative Writing
  • Literature
  • Poetry
History:
  • European History
  • Medieval History
  • World History
Foreign Languages:
  • Chinese-Mandarin
  • French
  • Japanese
  • Spanish
Religion/Philosophy:
  • None
Humanities/Social Sciences:
  • Economics
  • Psychology
Sciences:
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
Math:
  • Calculus
Computer Studies:
  • Computer Science
  • Multimedia
Music:
  • Band
  • Choral Music
  • Voice
  • Jazz Combo
Performing/Visual Arts:
  • Art
  • Drama
  • Film and Video
  • Photography
  • Studio Art
  • Media Arts
Special Programs:
  • Community Service
  • Exchange Programs
  • Leadership
  • Outdoor Education
  • Personal Finance
Distinctive or New Programs:
  • Girls' Leadership Development
    University Preparatory
    Premier International English Language program
AP Courses Available:
  • Calculus AB
  • Chemistry
  • English Language
  • English Literature
  • French Language
  • Studio Art
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Summary: Our four residence houses are home to a vibrant community of girls from all over the world. Boarding students share a room and private washroom with one other girl. Each residence house also has a common area, equipped with a television, DVD player, fridge, microwave, and other small appliances.
Activities organized throughout the week and weekend trips offer something for everyone and plenty of opportunities to try something new. Our boarding students go to concerts, plays, movies and hockey games; they go kayaking, hiking, horseback riding and whale watching; they go on surf trips to the West Coast, Ski/Snowboard trips to Whistler and visit nearby cities like Vancouver, Seattle, Banff and Edmonton.

Department Director: Nicole Folkes

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 4

Average Students Per Dorm: 34

No. of Girls Dorms: 4

Dorm Amenities:

  • Lounge
  • Wireless Internet
  • Newly Renovated (2014)

Dress Code: Uniform

Student Life

Summary: Every SMS student has the opportunity to take on new challenges and leadership roles in all areas of school life. Students participate in a wide range of school clubs, teams and intramurals and also take advantage private classes and lessons in various sports and performing arts that are offered right on our campus. Day students often join boarding students for organized activities and trips throughout the year.

Facilities

  • Fitness Center
  • Technology Center
  • Indoor basketball court(s)
  • Tennis Courts
  • Walking Trails

Clubs and Organizations

  • Community Service
  • Computer Club
  • Debate Club
  • Diversity Club
  • Drama Club
  • Environmental Club
  • Gardening
  • International Clubs
  • Math Club
  • Model UN
  • Newspaper
  • Peer Counseling
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Photography
  • Student Activities
  • Student Government
  • Theater
  • Weightlifting
  • Yearbook
  • Yoga
  • Robotics/Tech Girls
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Summary: The SMS Athletics program offers opportunities for students to participate in both competitive and extra-curricular sports. In addition to the athletics facilities located on campus, students have access to the nearby Olympic-standard Aquatics facility and the outdoor rowing facilities at Elk Lake, which we share with the Canadian Olympic rowing team. Many students also take advantage of private classes and lessons offered right on our campus including tennis, yoga, ballet and others. Students in all grades participate in our Liberal Arts program and also have the opportunity to pursue their artistic passions outside of the classroom in extracurricular activities such as Rock Band, our spring theatre production and private lessons in voice, speech and a variety of musical instruments.

Arts Department Director: Louise Huneck

Athletics Department Director: Jeannine Stannard

Notable Achievements: High Participation: 95% at elementary level, 60% of secondary students join athletics teams, Small school means big opportunities

Arts
  • Art Club
  • Audiovisual Club
  • Choral Music
  • Dance
  • Drama Club
  • Glee Club
  • Jazz Ensemble
  • Rock Band
  • Stage Band
  • Tech Crew
  • Theater
  • Media Arts
Interscholastic Sports
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Crew
  • Cross-Country Running
  • Field Hockey
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Recreational Sports
  • Aerobics
  • Alpine Skiing
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Camping
  • Canoeing
  • Crew
  • Cross-Country Running
  • Dance
  • Field Hockey
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Kayaking
  • Nordic Ski Racing
  • Outdoor Education
  • Rock Climbing
  • Sailing
  • Snowboarding
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Surfing
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
 

Summary: We personally counsel each student on university applications and scholarships.

SMS students meet with representatives from a variety of Canadian, US and international post secondary institutions.

You will find our graduates at prestigious universities and colleges around the world. Our 25 graduates from June 2020 received 115 offers of admission from their chosen universities, and over $315,000 in scholarship offers!

Department Director: Kathryn DaSilva

College Information

Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 100.00%

Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

Acadia University 1 graduates
Boston Universtiy 1 graduates
British Irish Institute of Modern Music 1 graduates
Camosun 9 graduates
Concordia University 1 graduates
Dalhousie University 1 graduates
Emily Carr U of Art and Design 2 graduates
Farleigh Dickenson University 1 graduates
George Brown College 1 graduates
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology 1 graduates
John Cabot University 1 graduates
King's College London 2 graduates
Les Roches Int'l School of Hotel Mgt 1 graduates
London School of Economics 1 graduates
McGill University (Montreal) 3 graduates
McMaster University 4 graduates
Mount Allison University (Sackville, New Brunswick) 1 graduates
Parsons School of Design 5 graduates
Principia College Illinois 1 graduates
Queen's University (Kingston) 2 graduates
Redeemer University 1 graduates
Ritsumaykan Asia Pacific University 1 graduates
Ryerson University (Toronto) 1 graduates
Simon Fraser University (Vancouver) 5 graduates
Tama Art University Tokyo 1 graduates
Trent University 1 graduates
Trinity Western University 1 graduates
UBC Okanagan 4 graduates
Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara 1 graduates
University College London 2 graduates
University of Alberta 2 graduates
University of Aukland 1 graduates
University of British Columbia 11 graduates
University of Californa, Irvine 1 graduates
University of Californai, Berkeley 1 graduates
University of Californai, Santa Cruz 1 graduates
University of California (LA) 1 graduates
University of Edinburgh 1 graduates
University of Exeter 1 graduates
University of Guelph 1 graduates
University of Manchester 1 graduates
University of Maryland 1 graduates
University of Melbourne 3 graduates
University of Syndney 2 graduates
University of Toronto 16 graduates
University of Victoria 20 graduates
University of Warwich 1 graduates
University of Washington 1 graduates
University of Waterloo 2 graduates
Western University (London) 4 graduates
York University 1 graduates
Notable Alumni

Gillian Carleton (Class of 2007) Professional cyclist and Olympic medalist

Karen Clark Cole (Class of 1986) Co-founder and CEO of Seattle-based technology firm, Blink, and founder of the Girls Can Do event series

Dr. Joyce Clearihue (Class of 1943) Forged a career in medicine before it was common for women to do so.

Dr. Francis Kelsey (Class of 1931) President's award for Distinquished Federal Civilian Service for her role in preventing thalidomide to be marketed in the USA.


Quotes from Alumni

SMS gave me a good start, with great teachers, a supportive environment and, because it was all girls, I gained confidence. I have always felt I can do whatever I want — it is all achievable for me.

-Elizabeth Rogers, Class of 1998, MBA (Rotterdam), BSc (U Vic), MSc (Strasbourg)


"In a large school in China, the Head of School wouldn't know my name. SMS gives me many opportunities to be a leader. I feel like what I say is valued. I always want to be valuable and accountable."

-Tiana Yang, Class of 2014, Currently pursuing a degree in Business at Simon Fraser University


"I encourage every girl who wants to study in Canada to go to SMS. I can promise she'll have the greatest time ever."

-Maria Jose Belausteguigotia, Class of 2007, Student of Architecture at Universidad Anahuac, Mexico


 

Summary: Our new W.I.L.D program is coming back next July! Check in later to find out more about boarding at St. Margaret's for a 2-week or 4-week summer camp. English Language Learning available as an option!

Department Director: Alejandra Sanoja

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July 05, 2021 to July 18, 2021

Registration Deadline: June 01, 2021
Tuition: CAD $3,450-6500
Financial Aid Available:  No
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Summary: Girls' schools teach confidence! In every club, on every team, in every class--it's girls who take the lead. We have excellent success with a welcoming, collaborative, friendly environment.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH: An international program focused on Service, Skill Development, Physical Recreation, and an Adventurous Journey.

OUTWEEK: Our annual Outweek in September each year sends students out into the wild outdoors--so close by on Vancouver Island! Learn rock climbing, white water kayaking, sail a tall ship, or travel abroad on a service trip.

 
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