FAQ

List of 6 frequently asked questions.

How can I schedule a tour?

Contact the Admissions Office at 250-743-6207 or email admissions@shawnigan.ca.

We welcome families on weekdays, ideally between October and May, and we suggest you tour while classes are in session, so you have the opportunity to view a typical academic day in action (the last tour of the day is at 2 p.m.). Most visits are between 2-2.5 hours.

We are able to offer tours during most holidays by appointment but we do prefer that you come when our students are on campus so you can enjoy the sense of community and see our students going about their daily activities.
When is the application deadline?

Admissions at Shawnigan Lake School works on a rolling basis. We accept boarding applications throughout the year for Grade 8s - 11s, but have limited spaces available. Families are encouraged to fill out applications as soon as they are able, with peak acceptances being sent from October to May. Day Student applications do not work on a rolling basis and are only open for Grade 8 - 10 spots. Applications for day spots close on November 1st prior to the year of entry. If you are interested in applying for a Grade 12 boarding spot, please contact admissions@shawnigan.ca prior to applying.
What is a typical school visit like?

During your visit, you will tour the campus with a student tour guide and head about Shawnigan from a student's point of view. You will also have the chance to sit down with a member of our Admissions Team to answer any questions you might have about the School. If suitable, there will also be an opportunity to shadow a class with a current Shawnigan student of the same age cohort as your child.

A typical visit is about two-and-a-half hours.

For more details please visit - School Campus Tours 101
How much does Shawnigan cost?

$38,000 Day Student
$67,700 B.C./Canadian Boarder
$87,800 US Boarder
$94,500 International Boarder

TBA Hockey Fee
$3,360 New Student Registration Fee
$260 Application Fee

Extra Fees
What does Shawnigan look for in an applicant?

We are looking for applicants who maintain a solid academic standing, are involved in extra-curricular activities (sports, arts, drama, music, volunteering) and are keen to get involved in our community and try new things. It is beneficial for applicants to have had an opportunity to live away from home on a student exchange or sleep-away summer camp.
Where should we stay if planning an overnight visit?

If you will arrive in Victoria the day prior to your visit, or you plan to stay in the area afterward, we can suggest places to stay and eat. Please contact our Admissions Office and we can send you some suggestions by email. Once you are on the island, navigate to 1975 Renfrew Road, Shawnigan Lake, B.C. V8H 2G7.

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Admissions Office

List of 7 members.

Gaynor Samuel

Executive Director of Admissions

250-743-6297
Julia Pollock

Director of Admissions and Admissions Associate - International Students

250-743-6216
Suzanne Rourke

Admissions Associate - Canadian Students

250-743-6242
Caley Hartney

Admissions Associate - US Students
Sarah Sinclair

Enrolment Coordinator

250-743-6285
Rhodri Samuel

Director of Alumni Relations

250-743-6229
Kieran Ward

Admissions Associate

250-743-6207

We acknowledge with respect the Coast Salish Peoples on whose traditional lands and waterways we live, learn and play. We are grateful for the opportunity to share in this beautiful region, and we aspire to healthy and respectful relationships with those who have lived on and cared for these lands for millennia.

1975 Renfrew Road
Shawnigan Lake, BC V8H 2G7
+1-250-743-5516

Shawnigan Lake School is an independent co-educational boarding school for ages 13 –18 on Canada’s beautiful Pacific Coast. Our diverse, interdisciplinary and innovative programming helps shape the next generation of global leaders.