Balmoral Hall School

Winnipeg

Manitoba

Canada

Overview

Located in the heart of Winnipeg, Balmoral Hall was founded in 1901 by a group of entrepreneurs to offer girls an education that pushed all limits and exceeded boundaries girls faced. An independent day and boarding school for girls aged 2 to Grade 12, BH welcomes students from around the world. With over 100 years of boarding experience, BH girls are offered daily opportunities to explore and pursue their interests and academic pursuits while they make lifelong friendships. A dedicated team works closely with students to ensure their safety and encourage participation in boarding activities planned throughout the week and on weekends. Boarding students are housed on campus in a modern facility with private dorm rooms for 80 girls in a loft-like setting. The Head of School promises the custodianship of each international student. Our acclaimed ESL program recorded an unprecedented success in 2021 with 56% of our grade 12 ESL students achieving level 7 or 8 on IELTS – ensuring direct entry to the university of their choice in North America and leading international universities. Balmoral Hall’s exciting and dynamic 18,000 square foot, 3-story Benidickson Centre for Arts and Design (CFAD) continues to break down barriers to learning. It provides an industry-leading facility that supports enriched and innovative experiences in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM). Balmoral Hall encourages students to discover their passions in academics, arts, and athletics through a curriculum spanning classical studies to 21st-century technology, fostering academic excellence.

Academics

Department Director Lois McGill

Student/Teacher Ratio: 11:1

Average Class Size: 18

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 70

Number of AP Courses Offered: 14

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 15%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

English

Classics
Creative Writing
Literature
Poetry

History

Classical History
World History
Canadian History

Foreign Languages

Religion / Philosophy

Social Justice

Humanities / Social Sciences

Psychology
World Issues

Sciences

Biology
Chemistry
Physics

Math

Computer Studies

Computer Applications
Multimedia
Web Design

Music

Choral Music
Individual Instructions
Music History
Music Theory
Soflege/Ear Training
Voice

Performing / Visual Arts

Special Programs

Community Service
Internships
Leadership
Outdoor Education

Campus Life

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 1

Average Students Per Dorm: 80

Number of Girls Dorms: 1

Number of Boys Dorms: 0

Dorm Amenities

Game Room
Laundry Facilities
Lounge
Wireless Internet

Other Dorm Amenities

Students experience Winnipeg and Canadian culture through weekday and weekend planned activities. Many boarding students also take part in our intensive weekend ESL courses dramatically improving their mastery of English over the course of each school year.

Student Life

There is never a dull moment in student life at Balmoral Hall School. Our extensive co-curricular programs, established peer learning practices, inter-house activities and a variety of other school activities, assemblies, and school trips all contribute to a unique and exciting student experience. In all things, we strive to offer our students meaningful opportunities to serve their community, both locally and within the larger global context.

Facilities

All-Weather Track
Basketball Court
Fitness Center
Indoor Basketball Court
Technology Center
Volleyball Court

Other Facilities

Prep hockey program (MTS Iceplex)
Hockey Academy (MTS Iceplex)

Clubs & Organizations

Amnesty International
Chess Club
Community Service
Computer Club
Debate Club
Dorm Proctors
Drama Club
Environmental Club
Foreign Language Clubs
Gardening Club
Honor Council
International Club
Investment Club
Model UN
Newspaper
Peer Counseling
Peer Tutoring
Photography Club
Sexualities Club
Student Activities
Student Government
Student Publications
Theater Club
Yearbook
Yoga Club

Arts & Athletics

Summary: ATHLETICS - We believe students should be physically active on a regular basis in order to develop personal health and fitness. Student participation in active, hands-on and meaningful experiences is an essential part of the learning process. The BH Athletics program enhances mental energy and academic performance while promoting a philosophy of active healthy lifestyles. High-level hockey players have a chance to join our Prep Hockey Team, which plays in the Junior Women's Hockey League (JWHL). Other available sports include: soccer, basketball, badminton, and ultimate frisbee. There is sure to be something for all of our sports-inclined students, whether at the competitive or recreational level. Do you already have a passion for sport? Compete at an elite level? Our faculty works with student athletes to ensure that they can maintain both their studies, AND their sports with flexible class and homework scheduling. ARTS - Do you love to dance, sing or act? Do you love to create with your hands, a paintbrush or computer? Whether you want to be on the stage or behind the scenes; publicly praised or quietly applauded, we believe in helping you to develop your talent and perfect your skill. Even if you elect to pursue AP Sciences but love the Arts, you'll have the opportunity to experience it all. At BH we do not expect you to narrow your choices—we want you to expand your vision. That's why we offer courses in performance and visual arts. (NEW) In 2019, we will complete construction on the Centre for Arts & Design. This state-of-the-art facility will feature three floors dedicated to art, dance, 3D modelling and printing, laser-cutting, wood-working, a professional recording studio and much more - the only limit will be our students' imaginations!

Arts Department Director: Kristina Karlsson

Athletics Department Director: Chera Miklos

Notable Achievements: Student artwork has been exhibited internationally BH student-athletes have played for Team Canada Over 75% of students involved with performing arts

Arts

Interscholastic Sports

Badminton
Basketball
Cross Country Running
Curling
Dance
Golf
Ice Hockey
Soccer
Track and Field
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Ice Skating

Recreational Sports

Aerobics
Alpine Skiing
Badminton
Basketball
Bowling
Camping
Cross Country Running
Curling
Dance
Equestrian
Figure Skating
Golf
Handball
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Ice Hockey
Kayaking
Nordic Ski Racing
Outdoor Education
Racquetball
Rock Climbing
Rugby
Snowboarding
Soccer
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Weight Lifting
Ice Skating

Graduates

Summary: The University Guidance program aims to connect high school learning with post-secondary education, then through to discovering future career goals. This program will help to provide a smoother transition between high school graduation and appropriate post-secondary programming, based on “best fit” decisions made by students who are confident and well informed. They will acquire the skills to identify and use career and education planning resources. Students engage in discussion and self-reflection to determine their interests and aptitudes. Along with the university advisor, each student begins an intensive exploration of university program choices, the admissions requirements for their school of choice, and the variety of post-secondary choices that exist.

College Information

Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores	Reading	Math	Writing
25th percentile
75th percentile

Notable Alumni

Chantal Kreviazuk

Class of 1991

Singer-Songwriter

Ashleigh Banfield

Class of 1985

Network News Anchor

Sarah Carter

Class of 1998

Actor

Quotes From Alumni

“The most important things I took away from my time at BH were the study habits discipline and perseverance that helped me succeed at university.”

-Kyla Caners, Class of 2004, 4th Year Medicine Student

“Attending Balmoral Hall and having the opportunity to experience all girls education gave me the tools confidence and drive to succeed as a young woman in my chosen career and field.”

-Vanessa Mancini, Class of 2005, Creative Communications and Broadcast Media Professional

Merit

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 15%

Average Merit Scholarship: 1,500

Current Endowment Amount: $3,000,000

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Vital Information

Student Body Type: All Girls

Total Boarding: 80

Total Day: 420

Total Enrollment: 500

Boys: 0

Girls: 500

Boarding Grades Offered: 6-12

Day Grades Offered: K-12

School Type: Elementary, Middle, High School

Dress Code: Uniform

Applications Accepted: Contact School

Application Deadline: Rolling

Tuition & Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $59,800

5-Day Boarding: $33,475

Day Tuition Fee: $18,285

Need-Based Aid: Offered

Payment Plans: Offered

Students Receiving Aid: 15%

Average Awarded: $7,300

School Finances