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School Overview

Shawnigan Lake School is a world-class, co-ed boarding school located on Vancouver Island. Our 300 acre campus provides a safe, clean, rural environment. We are known for our caring atmosphere, truly a "home away from home," with traditions like shared meals in the magnificent dining hall and a supportive House(residence) program. We offer a rigorous, supportive academic program, nationally recognized sports, outstanding fine arts, and programs fostering leadership, environmental action and public service.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Boarding Tuition
CAD 79630
Day Tuition
CAD 26000
Enrollment
520
International Students
20%
Teacher Student Ratio
1:8
Class Size
16
AP
20

Matriculation

(2019)
Ranking University/College Students
#4 Yale University 2 +
#14 Brown University 1 +
#22 University of California: Berkeley 5 +
#24 University of Michigan 2 +
#24 University of Southern California 1 +
#30 Tufts University 1 +
#35 University of California: San Diego 5 +
#42 Boston University 4 +
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 +
#58 Syracuse University 1 +
#66 George Washington University 1 +
#66 Loyola Marymount University 1 +
#66 Texas A&M University 3 +
#97 University of California: Santa Cruz 5 +
LAC #20 Wesleyan University 2 +
#104 University of Colorado Boulder 1 +
LAC #22 Bates College 1 +
LAC #36 Oberlin College 1 +
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2017-2021 2019 2011-2016 2007-2012 Total
All schools 42 34 51 54
#1 Princeton University 1 + 1
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 + 1
#2 Harvard College 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#2 Columbia University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#5 Yale University 1 +admitted 2 + 1 + 4
#6 Stanford University 1 + 1
#6 University of Chicago 1 + 1 + 2
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#9 Duke University 1 + 1 + 2
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 + 1 + 2
#9 Northwestern University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#9 California Institute of Technology 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#13 Dartmouth College 1 + 1 + 2
#14 Vanderbilt University 1 + 1
#14 Brown University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 1 +admitted 1
#17 Rice University 1 + 1 + 2
#17 Cornell University 1 + 1 + 2
#19 University of Notre Dame 1 + 1 + 2
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1 + 1 + 2
#21 Emory University 1 + 1 + 2
#22 University of California: Berkeley 5 + 1 + 1 + 7
#23 University of Michigan 1 +admitted 2 + 1 + 1 + 5
#23 Georgetown University 1 + 1 + 2
#25 University of Virginia 1 + 1
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#27 University of Southern California 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#28 New York University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#28 Tufts University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#28 Wake Forest University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#28 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#28 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#34 University of California: San Diego 1 +admitted 5 + 1 + 1 + 8
#34 University of Rochester 1 + 1
#36 Boston College 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#36 University of California: Irvine 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#38 University of California: Davis 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#42 Tulane University 1 +admitted 1
#42 Boston University 1 +admitted 4 + 1 + 1 + 7
#42 Case Western Reserve University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#49 Purdue University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#49 Pepperdine University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#49 Northeastern University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#49 Lehigh University 1 + 1 + 2
#55 University of Miami 1 + 1 + 2
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1
#57 Penn State University Park 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#59 Syracuse University 1 + 1
#59 University of Washington 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#63 George Washington University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#63 University of Connecticut 1 + 1
#68 Texas A&M University 1 +admitted 3 + 4
#68 Fordham University 1 + 1 + 2
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 1 + 1
#68 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 + 1 + 2
#75 Loyola Marymount University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#79 American University 1 + 1 + 2
#83 Michigan State University 1 + 1 + 2
#83 Colorado School of Mines 1 + 1
#83 University of California: Riverside 1 +admitted 1
#93 University of San Diego 1 + 1 + 2
#93 University of Denver 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#99 University of Oregon 1 +admitted 1
#103 Drexel University 1 + 1
#103 University of Arizona 1 +admitted 1
#103 Loyola University Chicago 1 + 1 + 2
#103 University of San Francisco 1 +admitted 1
#103 Clark University 1 + 1 + 2
#103 Miami University: Oxford 1 +admitted 1
#103 University of California: Santa Cruz 1 +admitted 5 + 1 + 1 + 8
#104 University of Colorado Boulder 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#117 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1 +admitted 1
#117 Arizona State University 1 +admitted 1
#162 Oregon State University 1 +admitted 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2017-2021 2019 2011-2016 2007-2012 Total
All schools 4 4 0 24
#1 Williams College 1 + 1
#2 Amherst College 1 + 1
#3 Swarthmore College 1 + 1
#4 Pomona College 1 + 1
#6 Bowdoin College 1 + 1
#8 Claremont McKenna College 1 + 1
#9 Middlebury College 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#13 Hamilton College 1 + 1
#13 Davidson College 1 + 1
#17 Barnard College 1 + 1
#17 Colby College 1 + 1
#17 Colgate University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#17 Wesleyan University 2 + 1 + 3
#22 Vassar College 1 + 1
#25 Bates College 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#27 Macalester College 1 +admitted 1
#28 Harvey Mudd College 1 + 1
#30 Mount Holyoke College 1 + 1
#30 Scripps College 1 + 1
#36 Oberlin College 1 + 1 + 2
#40 Franklin & Marshall College 1 + 1
#42 Occidental College 1 + 1
#50 Connecticut College 1 + 1
#50 Dickinson College 1 + 1
#54 Gettysburg College 1 + 1

Academics

AP

(20)
European History
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Calculus AB
Chemistry
European History
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Calculus AB
Chemistry
Spanish Language and Culture
Studio Art: Drawing
Chinese Language and Culture
Biology
Physics 1
Physics 2
Comparative Government and Politics
Psychology
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Studio Art: 3-D Design
Research
Seminar
French Language and Culture
Computer Science A
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Sports

(12)
Badminton
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Rugby
Badminton
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Rugby
Soccer
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Fitness
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(31)
Camping
Choir
Civic Leadership
Computer Graphics
Concert Band
Creative Writing & Publishing
Camping
Choir
Civic Leadership
Computer Graphics
Concert Band
Creative Writing & Publishing
Dance
Debate & Public Speaking
Drama
EDGE Program
Entrepreneurship
Environment Club
Film
Fine Arts
Graphic Design
Illustration
Jazz Band
Library Arts
Musical Theatre
Outreach Tutors
Photography
Pottery
Sculpture
Skiing
String Orchestra
Textile Arts
Woodworking
Year Book
Fly Tying
Robotics
Website Design
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Contact Info

https://www.shawnigan.ca
1975 Renfrew Road, Shawnigan Lake, BC V0R 2W1 Canada
250-743-5516
admissions@shawnigan.ca

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 8-12
Rural
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1916
Campus Size: 380 acres
Boarding Rate: 87%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: On Campus
Pre Interview: Required Vericant
Other Accepted Scores: IELTS, TOEFL Junior
School Code:
SSAT: 7336
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Frequently Ask Questions about Shawnigan Lake School

Tell me a bit about Shawnigan Lake School.
Shawnigan Lake School is Co-ed private boarding school located in British Columbia, Canada. It was founded 1916 , and currently has about 520 students, 20.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.shawnigan.ca.
Does Shawnigan Lake School have rigorous academic requirements?
Shawnigan Lake School is offering 20 AP courses.

Shawnigan Lake School also have 40% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Shawnigan Lake School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2019, some students attended Yale University, Brown University, University of California: Berkeley, University of Michigan and University of Southern California.
What is the application requirement for Shawnigan Lake School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Shawnigan Lake School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Shawnigan Lake School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Shawnigan Lake School in 2024 is CAD 79,630 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@shawnigan.ca .
Where is Shawnigan Lake School located?
Shawnigan Lake School is located in the British Columbia, Canada.
How popular is Shawnigan Lake School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Shawnigan Lake School is within top 600 for all schools on FindingSchool.

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The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Shawnigan Lake School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Shawnigan Lake School’s official site: https://www.shawnigan.ca or call them at 250-743-5516.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Shawnigan Lake School?
Yes, here are few: Brentwood College School, Queen Margaret's School (Canada) and Brookes Westshore.

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