Shawnigan Lake School
Independent co-educational boarding school on a 270-acre campus at Shawnigan Lake on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, founded in 1916. Boarding students form the large majority of enrolment, with day places also offered.
- Research checked
At a glance
- School type
- Independent · Private
- Official website
- shawnigan.ca
Address: 1975 Renfrew Road, Shawnigan Lake, B.C. V8H 2G7, Canada
Academic
Boarding
Full boarding
Pupils live at school during term, including weekends.
- Boarding entry
- Boarding applications for September 2027 entry are for students entering Grades 8-11.source
- Boarding is for
- Boys and girlssource
- Accommodation
- On campussource
- Boarding houses
- Three live-in staff with their families are dedicated to each House of 50-60 students.source
- Rooms
- All students have roommates; most live in rooms of two to four, with junior students (Grades 8-10) typically in rooms of four or more.source
- Weekends and holidays
- Multiple school breaks, from long weekends to a full week, are built into the year; students can return home or stay with others during breaks.source
- Pastoral care
- Not confirmed
- Activities
- Not confirmed
- Facilities
- Not confirmed
Admissions
- Entry points
- Boarding applications for Grade 8-11 and day student applications for Grade 8-10 for September 2027 entry.source
- Application process
- Online application, then English and Math teacher recommendation forms; interviews are held when the family visits campus, with Zoom interviews considered case by case.source
- Assessments and interviews
- English proficiency test (e.g. IELTS general, TOEFL junior/iBt, Duolingo) for students whose first language is not English.source
- Documents
- Not confirmed
- Language requirements
- English proficiency test for students whose first language is not English.source
- Deadlines
- Not confirmed
- International applicants
- Accepted. International boarders are a separate fee category; an English proficiency test is requested for students whose first language is not English.source
- Guardianship
- Not confirmed
Fees
Annual boarding total, calculated from published figures
A total is shown only where the school’s own figures support it. Original currency; no conversion.
Boarding (pattern not named) · Domestic pupils · 2026-27
CA$75,320 a year
Basis: Tuition and boarding, published per year.
Boarding (pattern not named) · Specific group (see note) · 2026-27
CA$99,270 a year
Basis: Tuition and boarding, published per year.
Boarding (pattern not named) · International pupils · 2026-27
CA$104,640 a year
Basis: Tuition and boarding, published per year.
| Fee | Amount | For | Year | Includes tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TuitionDay StudentDay pupils | CA$43,810 per yearsource | All pupils | 2026-27read 17 October 2026 | Yes |
| Tuition and boarding (all-in)B.C./Canadian Boarder | CA$75,320 per yearsource | Domestic pupils | 2026-27read 17 October 2026 | Yes |
| Tuition and boarding (all-in)US Boarder | CA$99,270 per yearsource | Specific group (see note) | 2026-27read 17 October 2026 | Yes |
| Application feeApplication Fee | CA$350 one-offsource | All pupils | 2026-27read 17 October 2026 | No |
| Tuition and boarding (all-in)International Boarder | CA$104,640 per yearsource | International pupils | 2026-27read 17 October 2026 | Yes |
| Registration feeNew Student Registration Fee | CA$3,750 one-offsource | All pupils | 2026-27read 17 October 2026 | No |
“Includes tuition: No” means the figure is a boarding charge on top of tuition. Day-pupil figures are shown for reference only and are never used as a boarding price. Additional costs not listed here may apply; always confirm with the school.
Scholarships and financial assistance
Means-tested financial assistanceFounder's Awardssource
Needs-based financial aid for incoming and current families, assessed by the Founder's Committee after a third-party application.
ScholarshipEntrance Awardssource
Merit-based, one-time awards for accepted incoming first-year students.
ScholarshipShawnigan Dream Scholarshipsource
Merit-based scholarship for students entering Grade 8 or 9 who reside in Canada and/or the US.
Inspection reports
No inspection report is recorded for this campus in our research yet.
Accreditation, registration and membership
No accreditation, registration or membership is recorded for this school in our research yet.
How to read this page
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Sources (reviewed 17 October 2026)