Bishop’s College School

Sherbrooke
Quebec
Canada

Overview

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

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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

80 Moulton Hill Road

Sherbrooke, Quebec Canada

819 566 0227

Director of Admissions: Greg McConnell

Admissions Phone: 819 566 0227

Fax: 819 566 8123

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.bishopscollegeschool.com

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