Queen Margaret's School
660 Brownsey Ave., Duncan, British Columbia, V9L 1C2, Canada
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Phone:
250-746-4185
Contact:
Natalia Stewart
Email:
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Overview
Co-ed/Gender
Co-ed
Total Boarding
75
Day Grades
Preschool-12
Boarding Grades
6-12
Boys Boarding Students
15
Girls Boarding Students
60
Boys Day Students
125
Girls Day Students
182
Average Class Size
20
Students Who Attend Post-secondary
95%
Average Students per Dorm
70
Number of Dorms
2
Student/Teacher Ratio
8:1
Student Body
400
Year Founded
1921
Campus Size
27 Acres
School Profile
Established in 1921, Queen Margaret's School is located on 27 country-like acres on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Queen Margaret's School's university-preparatory program inspires students to achieve in a structured and safe learning environment. Our teaching approach focuses on the pillars of academic rigor and personal excellence, gender equality and fairness, and building character and service.
At QMS, learning goes beyond the classroom. Our unique programming includes a variety of Advanced Placement courses and Equine Facilitated Leadership Development, as well as innovative, learning strategies such as entrepreneurial thinking, global sustainability, experiential and inquiry-based learning. Through these unique approaches, students gain opportunities to test knowledge through hands-on exercises and to apply what they've learned to real world settings.
Our vision is to create new generations of confident leaders empowered to create a more just and connected world.
Mission & Values
Our Mission
QMS is a trailblazing Early Childhood Education to Grade 12 university prep school that transforms how students learn and develop through a unique educational model combining experiential learning, entrepreneurial thinking, and equine facilitated leadership development.
Our Values
- Justice
- Curiosity
- Integrity
- Connection
- Courage
Applications & Fees
Application Deadline:
Rolling
Application Fee
$250.00 CND
Domestic 7-Day Boarding Tuition:
$51,350.00 CND
International 7-Day Boarding Tuition:
$61,750.00 CND
Day Tuition:
$5,200.00-$18,875.00 CND
Semester or Term:
Semester
Need-Based Aid:
Offered
Merit Scholarships:
Offered
Payment Plans:
Offered
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Admission & Entrance Test Requirements
Admission Requirements
- Teacher's reference
- Report Cards
- Birth Certificate
- Student/Parent Questionnaire
- Current photo
- Application fee of $200
Entrance Test Requirements
- Vital English Test (ESL)
- Possible Internal Testing
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School Differentiators
- On-campus equestrian academic and riding program
- All school systems, activities and philosophies are oriented and aligned to foster student success and wellness
Programs
Advanced Placement:
Offered
Top Post-secondary Destinations
- University of Toronto
- University of Victoria
- University of British Columbia
- Queen's University
- University of Calgary
- Dalhousie University
- University of Waterloo
- Vancouver Island University
- Boston University
- Parsons School of Design
Accreditiations
- Canadian Accredited Independent Schools
- Independent Schools Association of British Columbia
Community Service & Trips
QMS' school motto is Serviter Fortiter (Serve Ye Bravely). Volunteerism and service learning are integral components of the QMS experience. Building strong, positive relationships with not-for-profit organizations is one of our goals, whether it means fundraising or hands-on volunteerism, our students are ready to answer the call.
Partnerships with local service organizations include:
- Big Brothers Big Sisters Cowichan Valley
- BC Children's Hospital
- BC Forest Discovery Centre
- Cowichan Green Community
- Cowichan Intercultural Society
- Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association
- Cowichan Valley Basket Society
- Nourish Cowichan
- SPCA Cowichan Valley
- Terry Fox Foundation
- The Salvation Army
- Tour de Rock and more...
Due to COVID our school trips are limited for the 2020-2021 season
Summer Programs
Equestrian Summer Camps
Due to COVID-19, all summer camps at QMS were cancelled. Please check our website for updates: http://www.qms.bc.ca/programs/equestrian-program/equestrian-clinics-events
Academics
- 3D Design
- Acting
- Anatomy
- Animal Behaviour
- AP Calculus
- AP Macroeconomics
- AP Studio Art
- Band
- Biology
- Botany
- Business
- Calculus
- Calculus AB
- Canadian History
- Career Education
- Chemistry
- Choral Music
- Classical History
- Community Service
- Culinary Events
- Debate
- Design
- Drama Club
- Drawing
- Duke of Edinburgh
- English
- Entrepreneurship
- Environment
- Equestrian Train to Compete
- Equine Sciences
- European History
- Exercise Science
- French
- Geography
- Laptop Program
- Leadership
- Multimedia
- Music for Beginners
- Music Theory
- Orchestra
- Orchestral String
- Outdoor Education
- Painting
- Photography
- Physical Education
- Robotics
- Social Justice
- Social Studies
- Sports Medicine
- Stage Band
- Stagecraft
- Strings
- Studio Art
- Teacher Advisor
- Theatre Design
- Visual Arts
- Vocal Music
- World History
- Yearbook
Co-Curriculars
- Alpine Skiing
- Astronomy Club
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Camping
- Choral Music
- Cross-country
- Chess Club
- Computer Club
- Community Service
- Dance
- Drama Club
- Debate Club
- Diversity Club
- Drama Club
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Equestrian
- Environmental Club
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Ice Skating
- Leadership Program
- Mountain Biking
- Model UN
- Outdoor Education
- Peer Counselling
- Photography
- Rock Band
- Robotics
- Sailing
- Skiing
- Soccer
- Stage and
- String Ensemble
- Swimming
- Sexualities Club
- Student Government
- Theatre
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Yearbook
- Yoga
- Weightlifting
- Wrestling
Campus
- Access to Off Campus Pool
- Dance Studio
- Equestrian Centre
- Fitness Centre
- Indoor Basketball Court(s)
- Kitchen
- Kitchenette
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Pool
- Soccer and Sports Fields
- Weight Room
- Wireless Internet