St. George’s School (BC)

Vancouver

British Columbia

Canada

Overview

Founded in 1930 St. George's School is a world-class boys' university preparatory school situated in beautiful Vancouver, BC Canada. We offer a day program from Kindergarten to Grade 12, and an urban boarding experience to students from Grade 8 - 12. The school offers a diverse curriculum including 100+ courses, 24 AP subjects, 50+ clubs, and 35+ sport options. Our Core Values—empathy, humility, integrity, respect, responsibility and resilience—are integral to every boy’s experience. With our mission to inspire our students to become fine young men who will shape positive futures for themselves, their families, and the global community, we have a strong emphasis on character development beyond academics. We graduate fine young men who are able and willing to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. We use approaches that validate the unique learning styles of boys, and for over 90 years, we have seen first-hand the profound effect that a boys’-centered education has on our students. Our students are consistently shown how to apply learning in real life, problem-solving contexts as they seek authentic connections between their school life and the real world. Each year, we graduate about 150 students who receive around 700 university acceptances from top universities in Canada, USA, and overseas, and with over $2 million offered in scholarships. Our students are encouraged to find a love of learning and their own voice, while simultaneously developing their independence, connectedness to the world, and sense of belonging within it.

Academics

Summary: St. George’s Senior School is committed to providing an exciting range of learning opportunities. Teachers embrace a pedagogical approach that deepens students’ engagement and creates a culture of inquiry in the classroom. Through varied instructional and assessment strategies including learning cohorts, Harkness discussions, guided inquiry, blended learning, visible thinking routines, and experiential, interdisciplinary, and project-based learning, students are encouraged to find a love of learning and their own voice, while simultaneously developing their independence, connectedness to the world, and sense of agency within it.

Department Director Sarah Coates

Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:1

Average Class Size: 20

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 130

Number of AP Courses Offered: 24

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 50%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Learning Support

Evening Study Assistance
Peer Tutoring

English

Creative Writing
Honors
Literature
Journalism

History

European History
Honors
United States History
World History

Foreign Languages

Humanities / Social Sciences

Economics
Psychology
Human Geography
World Issues

Sciences

Chemistry
Earth Science
Environmental Science
Geology
Physics

Math

Computer Studies

Computer Applications
Multimedia
Computer Programming
Web Design
Digital Media

Performing / Visual Arts

Special Programs

Community Service
Independent Study
Leadership
Outdoor Education

Campus Life

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 1

Average Students Per Dorm: 110

Number of Girls Dorms: 0

Number of Boys Dorms: 0

Dorm Amenities

Game Room
Laundry Facilities
Lounge
Wireless Internet

Other Dorm Amenities

Fitness Facilities; Kitchenettes; Infirmary; Pianos; Table Tennis / Ping Pong; Foosball

Student Life

• Outdoor education activities, unique to Vancouver. • Comprehensive weekend activities program • ACT Prep • Intramural sports program • All boarding faculty are school academic faculty • Co-ed weekend activities with partner schools

Facilities

All-Weather Track
Baseball Field
Basketball Court
Fitness Center
Football Field
Indoor Basketball Court
Indoor Pool
Technology Center
Volleyball Court
Tennis Courts
Weight Room
Rowing Facility

Other Facilities

Clubs & Organizations

Amnesty International
Asian Club
Astronomy Club
Chess Club
Classics Club
Community Service
Computer Club
Debate Club
Diversity Club
Dorm Proctors
Drama Club
Environmental Club
Food Council
Foreign Language Clubs
Future Business Leaders of America
Gardening Club
International Club
Investment Club
Literary Magazine
Math Club
Mock Trial
Model UN
Newspaper
Peer Counseling
Peer Tutoring
Photography Club
Quiz Bowl
Sailing Club
Science Fiction Club
Sexualities Club
Snowboarding Club
Student Government
Student Publications
Theater Club
Woodworking Club
Yearbook
Yoga Club

Arts & Athletics

Arts Department Director: Brian O'Connor

Athletics Department Director: Chris Blackman

Arts

Interscholastic Sports

Alpine Skiing
Badminton
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country Running
Curling
Golf
Ice Hockey
Rugby
Snowboarding
Soccer
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Track and Field
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Water Polo

Recreational Sports

Alpine Skiing
Badminton
Basketball
Canoeing
Cross Country Running
Curling
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Mountain Biking
Nordic Skiing
Outdoor Education
Rock Climbing
Rugby
Sailing
Snowboarding
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Table Tennis
Tennis
Track and Field
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Yoga
Fitness
Trail Running

Graduates

Summary: The University Counselling office provides a wide range of support services for students and their parents including classroom seminars (Planning Transitions) on the university admissions process, user accounts on Naviance (our virtual "one stop shopping" counselling office), university information evenings, individual, family, and group advising, continuous communications through email, hosting university visits, and several other support options. Through a systematic approach beginning in Grade 10, students are challenged to confront their own assumptions about themselves (self reflection), as well as those about the universities they might be considering.

College Information

Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100%

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

Notable Alumni

Ian Tyson

Class of 1952

Singer and songwriter

Jon Kimura Parker

Class of 1977

Pianist

Rafe Mair

Class of 1949

Radio personality

Michael Eckford

Class of 1987

TV host for Urban Rush

Charlies Woodward

Class of 1942

Woodward's Department Store

Michael Koerner

Class of 1945

Anthony von Mandl

Class of 1968

Mission Hill Wineries

Peter Armstrong

Class of 1972

Rocky Mounaineer Rail Tours

Pat Palmer

Class of 1980

Candian National Rugby Team

Merit

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 2%

Average Merit Scholarship: 17,000

Current Endowment Amount: $25,000,000

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Vital Information

Student Body Type: All Boys

Total Boarding: 110

Total Day: 1,040

Total Enrollment: 1,150

Boys: 1,150

Girls: 0

Boarding Grades Offered: 8-12

Day Grades Offered: 1-12

School Type: Elementary, Middle, High School

Dress Code: Casual

Applications Accepted: Contact School

Application Deadline: Rolling

Tuition & Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $75,241

5-Day Boarding: N/A

Day Tuition Fee: $27,045

Need-Based Aid: Offered

Payment Plans: Offered

Students Receiving Aid: 6%

Average Awarded: $20,500

School Finances