Bishop's College School
80 Moulton Hill Road, Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1M 1Z8, Canada
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Phone:
819-566-0227
Contact:
Greg McConnell
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Overview
Co-ed/Gender
Co-ed
Total Boarding
285
Day Grades
7-12
Boarding Grades
7-12
Boys Boarding Students
140
Girls Boarding Students
107
Boys Day Students
20
Girls Day Students
20
Average Class Size
15
Students Who Attend Post-secondary
99%
Average Students per Dorm
Varies
Number of Dorms
8
Student/Teacher Ratio
8:1
Student Body
287
Year Founded
1836
Campus Size
250 Acres
School Profile
Established in 1836 in Quebec, Canada, Bishop's College School (BCS) is an IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate 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 second home to students from over 40 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.
Mission & Values
Our Mission
We create a caring community of learning and development where cultures connect and individuals matter. Our commitment to excellence in academics, wellness, athletics, creativity, and service contributes to a lifetime of engagement and global competence.
Our Values
- Excellence
- Community
- Character
- Leadership
Applications & Fees
Application Deadline:
Rolling
Application Fee
$150.00 CND
Domestic 7-Day Boarding Tuition:
$63,750.00 CND
International 7-Day Boarding Tuition:
$75,710.00 CND
Day Tuition:
$30,000.00 CND
Semester or Term:
Term
Need-Based Aid:
Offered
Merit Scholarships:
Not Offered
Payment Plans:
Offered
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Admission & Entrance Test Requirements
Admission Requirements
- BCS Online Application.
- Application fee.
- Confidential Report from Schools.
- An administrator or teacher at the applicant's current school must complete the report and send it directly to BCS by mail, email or fax (819-566-8123).
- Financial Assistance Application (if applicable).
- Government-issued Identification.
- For Canadian applicants: a copy of the official long version of the birth certificate showing the names of both parents.
- For International applicants: a copy of the passport identification page and a birth certificate translated into English.
- Copies of school transcripts. We require copies of the previous year's transcript and the most recent report card with the application. The student's year-end transcript must be submitted prior to arrival in September. If these documents are in a language other than English or French, they must be translated into English prior to submission. Additional transcripts may be required for Grade 11 and 12 applicants.
Entrance Test Requirements
- All applicants write a BCS Math entrance test.
- All applicants whose first language is English write the BCS English entrance test.
- All applicants whose first language is not English write BCS English as a Second Language Test.
- Results from the SSAT or TOEFL Junior completed within the current year may be submitted in lieu of these tests.
- Additional testing may be required in some cases.
School Differentiators
- We're located in a small town just a few minutes from the thriving city of Sherbrooke and a few hours away from the city of Montreal.
- Our diverse student population represents over 40 countries.
- We offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and certificates, among other curricula.
- We offer a bilingual program in French and English.
Programs
International Baccalaureate:
Offered
Program Details:
BCS is an authorized IB World School and is in its third year of implementing the Diploma Programme.
In Grades 11 and 12 an IB student follows six courses from each of the following subject groups:
- Group 1: Studies in Language and Literature
- Group 2: Language Acquisition
- Group 3: Individual and Societies
- Group 4: Sciences
- Group 5: Mathematics
- Group 6: The Arts
Top Post-secondary Destinations
- Imperial College London
- King's College London
- London School of Economics
- McGill University
- New York University
- Queen's University
- St. Andrew's
- Trinity College (Dublin)
- University College London
- University of British Columbia
- University of Edinburgh
- University of Southern California
- University of Sydney, Australia
- University of Toronto
- Stanford University
- UPenn
Accreditiations
- Canadian Accredited Independent Schools
- International Baccalaureate
- Quebec Association of Independent Schools
- National Association of Independent Schools
- The Association of Boarding Schools
- North American Boarding Initiative
- New Brunswick Department of Education
Community Service & Trips
- Model United Nations trip to New York City.
- Ondaatje Endeavour trip. Location varies year to year.
- Annual community service trip to Senegal.
Summer Programs
The BCS Summer Language Camp has been held every summer for over 50 years.
Students 11 to 16 years of age choose either English as a Second Language or French as a Second Language. Courses are designed to provide an opportunity for concentrated instruction to well-motivated students interested in gaining proficiency in French or English. Both the English and the French curricula offer instruction at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Each level includes oral and written work and offers a solid base for work in grammar and conversation. In general, the emphasis is placed on an improvement in spoken French and English but appropriate supplementary study is given to reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
Classes usually consist of 10 to 12 students. This small class size allows for more individual attention for each student yet the groups are large enough to maintain a healthy class spirit. Classes are held six mornings and four evenings a week. Placement tests are administered at the beginning of camp and class tests are given on a regular basis. Reports are made to parents at the conclusion of the month.
BCS strives to maintain a warm atmosphere and places equal emphasis on academic progress and personal well-being.
Visit https://www.bishopscollegeschool.com/summer-camp for more info.
Academics
- Acting
- Anthropology
- Art
- Band
- Biology
- Business
- Cadets
- Canadian History
- Chemistry
- College Counselling
- Community Service
- Creative Writing
- Debate
- Distance Learning
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Earth Science
- Economics
- English
- Enrichment Centre (for academic support)
- Environmental Science
- Ethics
- European History
- Evening Study Assistance
- Exchange Programs
- Film and Video
- Finance
- French
- Geography
- Geometry
- Health
- History & Citizenship
- Human Geography
- IB Business and Management
- International Baccalaureate
- Painting
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Psychology
- Public Speaking
- Social Studies
- Sociology
- Stage Band
- Teacher Advisor
- Theatre Arts
- Theory of Knowledge
- Visual Arts
- Western Civilization
- World History
- World issues
- Yearbook
Co-Curriculars
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Cadet Band
- Choral Music
- Cross-country
- Curling
- Community Service
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Environmental Club
- Golf
- Horseback Riding
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Leadership Program
- Literacy Magazine
- Model UN
- Rugby
- Robotics
- Round Square
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Squash
- Stage Band
- Swimming
- Snowboarding
- Student Activities
- Table Tennis
- Tech Crew
- Tennis
- Theatre
- Track and Field
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Yearbook
- Yoga
- Weekday and Weekend Planned Activities
Campus
- Access to Off Campus Pool
- Basketball Court(s)
- Dorm Proctors
- Fitness Facilities
- Health Centre
- Hockey Rink
- Indoor Basketball Court(s)
- Indoor Climbing Wall
- Kitchen
- Laundry Facilities
- Sand Volleyball Court(s)
- Soccer and Sports Fields
- Squash Courts
- Student Life Centre
- Tennis Courts
- Weight Room