Bishop's College School
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Overview
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Established in 1836 in Quebec, Canada, Bishop’s College School (BCS) is an IB World School offering the International Baccalaurate Diploma Programme and certificates. With a campus bordered by farmland and rolling hills on one side and by the city of Sherbrooke on the other, BCS is a small, welcoming community and a “home away from home” to students from 37 different countries. We create a caring community of learning and development where cultures connect and individuals matter. By embracing a rigorous yet supportive academic program and a well-rounded education that includes athletics, the arts, leadership and development, and global citizenship, BCS is preparing students to become tomorrow’s leaders. We offer a Bilingual Option (English and French), as well as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award program, and are a proud member of Round Square, through which students can go on exchanges and volunteer abroad.
Academics
Summary: The very essence of BCS is the strength of our rigorous academic program that empowers students to think independently, critically, and creatively. Small class sizes - an average of 15 students - create a highly collaborative educational experience. Students learn alongside motivated classmates from around the world, with guidance from teachers and supervisors.
Department Director Roxane Vigneault
Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Average Class Size: 15
Summer Programs: Not Offered
Full Time Teachers: 35
Number of AP Courses Offered: 0
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 0%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 25
English
- Creative Writing
History
- World History
Foreign Languages
- French
Religion / Philosophy
- Ethics
- Philosophy
Humanities / Social Sciences
- Psychology
- Sociology
Sciences
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Physics
Math
- Calculus
Computer Studies
- Computer Applications
- Computer Science
Music
- Band
- Choral Music
Performing / Visual Arts
- Dance
- Drama
- Studio Art
Special Programs
- Study Abroad
- Exchange Programs
- Outdoor Education
- Physical Education
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 8
Average Students Per Dorm: 25
Number of Girls Dorms: 3
Number of Boys Dorms: 5
Dorm Amenities
- Game Room
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Wireless Internet
Other Dorm Amenities
Student-Run Canteen
Student Life
Students from over 40 different countries add tremendous richness to the boarding experience, and each house is a well-balanced reflection of our diverse school community. The resulting friendships often lead to students hosting each other at their respective homes and to lifelong friendships. International students make up nearly 40 percent of our student body, and this cultural diversity is one of our greatest strengths.
Facilities
- Baseball Field
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Football Field
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Indoor Climbing Wall
- Racquetball Court
- Sand Volleyball Court
- Volleyball Court
Other Facilities
Tennis Courts; Hockey Arena; Squash Courts
Clubs & Organizations
- Community Service
- Debate Club
- Dorm Proctors
- Drama Club
- Environmental Club
- Food Council
- Horseback Riding
- International Club
- Literary Magazine
- Model UN
- Newspaper
- Peer Tutoring
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Student Publications
- Theater Club
- Weightlifting Club
- Yearbook
- Yoga Club
Arts & Athletics
Summary: With four bands (marching, junior, senior & stage), a choir, and the chance to perform at events throughout the school year, music is well-integrated into life at BCS. The R. Lewis Evans Memorial Theatre is a 90-seat black box theatre with computer-controlled lighting and audio systems, which are operated by students. Two major productions take place each school year. Athletics are an integral part of daily life at BCS, with all students participating in either team or individual sports five days a week. Our championship-winning athletics teams include hockey, basketball, soccer, rugby, squash, tennis, swimming, ultimate frisbee and cross-country running.
Arts Department Director: Andrew St-Amant
Athletics Department Director: Jeff Bray
Arts
- Dance
- Drama
- Studio Art
Interscholastic Sports
- Alpine Skiing
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country Running
- Curling
- Equestrian
- Football
- Golf
- Horseback Riding
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Outdoor Education
- Rugby
- Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
Recreational Sports
- Alpine Skiing
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Dance
- Hiking
- Outdoor Education
- Rock Climbing
- Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Weight Lifting
- Ice Skating
Graduates
Summary: BCS offers one-on-one college advising, and has a unique "Bridge Program" where qualifying grade 12 students can take one course per semester at Bishop's University (a 5 minute walk away).
College Information
Precentage of graduates who attend college: 99%
| Middle Percentile of SAT Scores | Reading | Math | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile | |||
| 75th percentile |
Notable Alumni
David Atkinson
Class of 1940
actor and singer
John Bland
Class of
Emeritus Professor of Architecture at McGill University
Selwyn G. Blaylock
Class of 1894
President of the Canadian Institute of Mining; established the Selwyn G. Blaylock Medal.
Major-General Sir Henry Edward Burstall
Class of
of the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery; G.O.C. of 2nd Canadian Division
Charles Sandwith Campbell
Class of
lawyer & Governor of McGill; established the Campbell Concerts & Parks at Montreal
Jake Eberts
Class of 1958
award-winning film producer of Chariots of Fire Gandhi Dances with Wolves & Chicken Run
Reginald Fessenden
Class of
inventor possibly the first to have transmitted voice and music by radio
Senator Hartland de Montarville Molson
Class of 1924
of the Molson Brewery and former owner of the Montreal Canadiens
George Hurst
Class of 1944
Chief Conductor of the BBC Philharmonic; visiting professor at the Royal Academy of Music in London
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 225
Total Day: 38
Total Enrollment: 263
Boys: 163
Girls: 100
Boarding Grades Offered: 7-12
Day Grades Offered: 7-12
School Type: Middle, High School
Dress Code: Uniform
Applications Accepted: SAO
Application Deadline: January 1st
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $66,100
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: $25,000
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 40%
Average Awarded: $23,800
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Not Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %
Average Merit Scholarship: $
Current Endowment Amount: $25,000,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Greg McConnell
Admissions Phone: 819 566 0227
Fax: 819 566 8123
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.bishopscollegeschool.com
Nearby Schools
- Stanstead College - 28mi / 44 km
- Lyndon Institute - 58mi / 94 km
- St. Johnsbury Academy - 66mi / 107 km
- The White Mountain School - 75mi / 121 km
- Gould Academy - 84mi / 136 km
