Overview

At St. Michaels University School, we believe many of the most important lessons — both intellectual and personal — enable students to discover not only who they are as individuals but who they can become.
Committed to academic excellence, we offer a range of truly outstanding courses as well as exceptional athletic, performing arts, outdoor education and extracurricular programmes. Our students pursue passions from creative writing to environmental science while immersed in an international environment.
Located in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia, SMUS boarders benefit from all Vancouver Island has to offer, from kayaking along the coast to studying botany on Mount Tolmie. Though the SMUS campus is in a quiet, residential neighbourhood, Victoria’s vibrant downtown — and its restaurants, art galleries, theatres and stores — is a short distance away. Residential life boasts contemporary boarding facilities for students from 20 countries around the world, from Germany to Barbados to Japan.
On-campus concerts, intramurals, poetry readings, sports and other events keep boarders entertained when school is not in session, and weekends offer an opportunity to explore downtown, go on trips with fellow boarders, and compete in inter-house games. Our English as a Second Language programme further opens up our school for international students. SMUS graduates attend top universities around the world and in Canada, from Yale to McGill to the American University in Paris.
Our alumni are renowned athletes, actors, and entrepreneurs; our students are challenged to meet their full potential in everything they do.
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St. Michaels University School With Reviews, Requirements 2024 | FindingSchool

Boarding Grades: 8-12
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: Yes
Boarding Tuition: CAD 75,360
Day S. Tuition: CAD 41,900
# of Students: 1,013
Boarding Rate: 45%
Teacher:Student: 1:6%
International Student: 25%
AP Courses: 27
Endowment: $5,923/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 45%
IB: No

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#2 Columbia University 1
#2 Harvard College 1
#6 Stanford University 1
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1
#9 Duke University 1
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1
#9 Northwestern University 1
#14 Brown University 1
LAC #3 Swarthmore College 1
#17 Cornell University 1
#19 University of Notre Dame 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
LAC #4 Pomona College 1
#21 Emory University 1
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1
#23 University of Michigan 1
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#27 University of Southern California 1
#28 New York University 1
#28 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 1
#36 Boston College 1
#42 Boston University 1
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
LAC #9 Middlebury College 1
#49 Northeastern University 1
#55 Santa Clara University 1
#59 University of Washington 1
#72 Sarah Lawrence College 1
LAC #17 Colgate University 1
#122 Chapman University 1
Parsons The New School for Design 1
Rhode Island School of Design 1
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AP Scores

(2019)
Number of students took AP test
266
Number of tests taken
593
90%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

AP Courses

(Total 27)
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Environmental Science
European History
French Language and Culture
Human Geography
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Environmental Science
European History
French Language and Culture
Human Geography
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Psychology
Spanish Language and Culture
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Japanese Language and Culture
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Studio Art: Drawing
Computer Science A
Computer Science Principles
Physics 1
Physics 2
Physics C: Mechanics
Research
Seminar
United States Government and Politics
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Sports

(Total 12)
Badminton
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Rugby
Sailing
Soccer
Squash
Tennis
Badminton
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Rugby
Sailing
Soccer
Squash
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 56)
30 Hour Famine
Adventures in Public Discourse (debate)
Amnesty International
Art Club
Athletic Seasons
The Book Club
Brass Ensemble
The Brier/Between the Red Walls
Buddy Reading Program
Business Club
30 Hour Famine
Adventures in Public Discourse (debate)
Amnesty International
Art Club
Athletic Seasons
The Book Club
Brass Ensemble
The Brier/Between the Red Walls
Buddy Reading Program
Business Club
CAIS Conference
Chapel Team
Chinese Culture Club
Commonwealth Conference
Community Service
Dance Committee
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Entrepreneur Club
Environmental Club
Fall Theatre Production
Food Committee
Free the Children
Global Responsibility Conference
Grade 11 Leadership Training
Grad Committee
International Exchanges
International Opportunities
Intramurals
The Jag Newspaper
Knitting Club
Leadership Conferences
Life Drawing Classes
Link Leaders
Math Challengers
Military History Club
Musical
Outdoor Education Trips
Outdoor Leadership
Peer Note Takers
PeerS (Peer Support) Coaching
Peer Tutors
Photo Club
Prefect Assembly
Pride Alliance
Quebec Exchange
Radio Club
Reach for the Top
Robotics Club
Service Initiatives
Service Leadership
SMUS Collegium Musicum
Swing Band
T.G.I.F. (Teens Growing in Faith)
Victoria Foundation
Wellness Club
Yearbook Club
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1906
Campus Size: 20 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 02/28
Interview: Skype
Pre Interview: Required Vericant
Other Accepted Scores: PSAT
School Code:
TOEFL: 7442
SSAT: 6869

Brief Reviews

(Total 2)
5.0/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

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Tell me a bit about St. Michaels University School.
St. Michaels University School is Co-ed private boarding school located in British Columbia, Canada. It was founded 1906 , and currently has about 1013 students, 25.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.smus.ca.
Does St. Michaels University School have rigorous academic requirements?
St. Michaels University School is offering 27 AP courses.

St. Michaels University School also have 45% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do St. Michaels University School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2016-2021, some students attended Columbia University, Harvard College, Stanford University, University of Pennsylvania and Duke University.
What is the application requirement for St. Michaels University School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, St. Michaels University 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 St. Michaels University School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for St. Michaels University School in 2024 is CAD 85,060 , 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@smus.ca .
Where is St. Michaels University School located?
St. Michaels University School is located in the British Columbia, Canada.
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