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Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Brookes Westshore is an international day and boarding school in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It is an IB World School offering the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6–10 and the Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11–12, alongside the BC curriculum for Primary Years (Grades 4–5) with an inquiry-based approach. Joining in Grades 4–5 prepares students for the IB pathway, and graduates earn both the IB Diploma and the BC Dogwood diploma. The purpose-built campus, opened in 2018 by Brookes Education Group, supports technology-enabled learning. The school serves about 250 students across Grades 4–12, with average class sizes around 20 and a 1:15 faculty-to-student ratio, drawing over 22 nationalities. Facilities include Science Labs, an Art Studio, a Design space, a Gym, a Boarding House, Cafeteria, and social spaces; students access nearby tennis courts, soccer fields, a baseball diamond, and hockey rinks. The program features extensive after-school activities, weekend outdoor pursuits, and international exchanges, with a broad arts and sports provision.
Brookes Westshore has 300 pupils, typical class sizes of 16, instruction in English.
Location
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The campus sits on a 4-acre site between the seaside of Victoria and Charlie's Trail, near Royal Roads University and the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre. It offers West Coast living with easy access to Victoria and close connections to Vancouver.
Stages
Grades 4 through 12. An International Baccalaureate World School offering the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the IB Diploma Programme (DP).
Type
Day and boarding school; International Baccalaureate World School offering MYP and DP.
Pupil Nationality Mix
Over 21 nationalities represented among Grade 4–12 students.
Country affiliation
Canada
Bus service
No dedicated school bus service; campus is on a main city bus route and has access to the Galloping Goose walking trail.
Fees
Annual tuition at Brookes Westshore ranges from CAD 10,920 to CAD 63,808 for 2026/27.
Application & Registration Fees - Application fee: CAD 250, due on submission of the application. - Registration fee (one-time, charged on acceptance): - Day students (Grades 4–10): CAD 500. - Day students (Grades 11–12): CAD 1,500. - Boarding (Grades 8–10, Canadian): CAD 500. - Boarding (Grades 11–12, Canadian): CAD 1,500. - International students (day or boarding where noted): CAD 2,500.
Day-student tuition (annual, CAD) and payment plan - Grades 4–5 (BC resident day student): CAD 10,920 per year. Monthly option: 12 monthly payments of CAD 909 (July 1 to June 1). - Grades 6–10 (BC resident day student): CAD 16,535 per year. Monthly option: 12 monthly payments of CAD 1,378 (July 1 to June 1). - Grades 11–12 (BC resident day student): CAD 18,835 per year. Monthly option: 12 monthly payments of CAD 1,570 (July 1 to June 1). - International day-student annual tuition (where applicable): - Grades 4–5: CAD 22,395 per year. - Grades 6–10: CAD 31,195 per year. - Grades 11–12: CAD 34,535 per year.
Boarding tuition (annual, CAD) - Canadian boarding (Grades 8–10): - 5-day boarding (BC resident): CAD 43,955 per year. - 7-day boarding (BC resident): CAD 50,830 per year. - 7-day boarding (Canadian nationals): CAD 57,320 per year. - Canadian boarding (Grades 11–12): - 5-day boarding (BC resident): CAD 45,640 per year. - 7-day boarding (BC resident): CAD 54,400 per year. - 7-day boarding (Canadian nationals): CAD 60,890 per year. - International boarding (7-day): - Grades 8–10: CAD 63,808 per year. - Grades 11–12: CAD 67,053 per year. - Boarding tuition notes: boarding tuition includes meals, bedroom supplies and laundry service; tuition includes necessary school supplies. Personal spending for off-campus activities is additional.
One-time and routine additional fees - Capital / capital development fee: - Day & Canadian boarding: CAD 250 (one-time). - International boarding: CAD 500 (capital development fee). - Incidental(s) fund (annual reserve): CAD 1,500 per year; held as a safety reserve and any remainder is returned at year end. - Room deposit (boarding): CAD 500 (one-time). - Medical insurance (boarding / international): CAD 900 per year. - Private room option (boarding): CAD 1,000 per month where offered. - Hot lunch and snack (day students): CAD 1,480 per year (separated from tuition to allow students with special diets to bring their own lunch). - Uniform costs (approximate—they vary by grade and number of pieces purchased): - Junior uniform set: CAD 800. - Senior uniform set: CAD 950. - Room deposit and registration items are charged in addition to tuition where applicable.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Day students are offered a 12-month payment option (monthly installments from July 1 to June 1) showing monthly amounts for each grade band. Annual tuition is also payable in full. Application fees are due on submission. - Fees must be settled in full before registration unless a split or deferred installment plan has been confirmed at least 60 days before the academic program start date. Immigration documents and study-permit related documents are issued only upon receipt of full fees or the initial installment payment.
Refund information and key deadlines - Withdrawal and refund schedule (applicable to tuition and boarding fees as specified in the enrollment contract): - Withdraw 60 days before the academic program start date: full refund of fees paid, less the enrollment/re-enrollment deposit (CAD 10,000). - Withdraw 30 days before the academic program start date: 50% refund of fees. - Withdraw within 30 days of the academic program start date: 25% refund of fees. - No refunds after 31 days from the academic program start date. - The application fee (CAD 250) is non-refundable. The new student registration fee (CAD 2,500 where applicable) and the enrollment deposit (CAD 10,000) are non-refundable except where a study-permit/visa is formally denied and verified. A dated official letter of withdrawal sent to admissions is required to initiate any refund.
Fee payment options - Accepted payment channels include the school's international payment partner Flywire, which supports bank transfer, credit cards and e-payments (for example Alipay or PayPal), and allows payments in home-currency where available. Families may use Flywire to track and complete payments. Other bank-transfer arrangements may be possible through the school's payment portal or admissions office; fees and timing requirements apply.
Summary of primary annual fee figures (CAD) - Day students (BC resident): Grades 4–5 CAD 10,920; Grades 6–10 CAD 16,535; Grades 11–12 CAD 18,835. - Day students (International): Grades 4–5 CAD 22,395; Grades 6–10 CAD 31,195; Grades 11–12 CAD 34,535. - Boarding (Canadian): Grades 8–10 CAD 43,955–57,320 depending on 5- or 7-day and residency category; Grades 11–12 CAD 45,640–60,890 depending on 5- or 7-day and residency category. - Boarding (International, 7-day): Grades 8–10 CAD 63,808; Grades 11–12 CAD 67,053.
Academics
Brookes Westshore teaches IB (MYP), IB (DP), Canadian Curriculum for students aged 9 to 18.
Curriculum
Follows the British Columbia Ministry of Education curriculum in the Primary Years (Grades 4-5) with an inquiry-based framework. Joining in Grades 4-5 prepares students to enter the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) in Grades 6-10 and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) in Grades 11-12. Courses in Grades 4-5 include Math, Social Studies, Science, Physical Education, English, French, Design, Art and Career Education. The MYP is fully authorized for Grades 6-10 and the DP is offered for Grades 11-12, with graduates earning both the IB Diploma and the BC Dogwood diploma. The school serves about 250 students across Grades 4-12, with an average class size around 20 and a faculty-to-teacher ratio of 1:15, representing more than 22 nationalities.
Student Teacher Ratio
Faculty-to-teacher ratio 1:15; average class size 20.
Exam Results
University acceptance rate is 100%. Graduates earn the IB Diploma Programme (DP), which is recognized by universities worldwide, and may also graduate with the BC Dogwood diploma.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates pursue higher education at universities around the world. The IB Diploma Programme and BC Dogwood diploma support admission to universities globally.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
One-on-one and small-group Learning Support helps students understand and achieve more, with tutoring and targeted study assignments to address learning needs. A full-time school counsellor supports students throughout their time at Brookes Westshore, and the REFUEL Programme provides in-class education on bullying, relationships, emotional challenges, and the importance of supportive and caring relationships. Language Support offers tutoring that is organized upon admission or as needed, and is monitored by expert faculty to address language needs as they arise.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Learning Support is offered through one-on-one and small-group programs, with tutoring and targeted study assignments to meet individual learning needs. A full-time school counsellor provides ongoing student support, and the REFUEL Programme addresses bullying, relationships, emotional challenges, and the importance of supportive relationships.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Language Support provides tutoring and monitoring of language needs. Tutoring is organized upon admission or as needed, and our expert faculty monitor language needs and support every student.
Mental Wellbeing
A full-time school counsellor supports students throughout their time with us, and the REFUEL Programme provides in-class education on bullying, relationships, emotional challenges, and the importance of supportive relationships.
Safeguarding
Brookes Westshore has a nurse and a counsellor on staff. Outside school hours, dorm staff supervise on each floor; all dorm staff are first-aid certified and have years of experience working with youth. The local medical clinic is five minutes away and the hospital is ten minutes away. The campus is safeguarded with security cameras, door alarms, and on-duty security guards at night.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Day Students: Submit the online Day Student Application Form and pay the non-refundable $250 application fee. The online application is completed through the Day Student Application Form. This submission starts the admissions process. 2. Day Students: Submit your last two years of report cards or transcripts and two letters of reference to our Admissions office. These documents provide evidence of academic history and character references. Submit the documents to the Admissions office as directed by the admissions team. 3. Day Students: After you submit your documents, you will receive detailed email instructions on how to submit your supporting documentation and how to prepare for your interview. The instructions explain the next steps and any additional materials required. Preparing for the interview is part of the process described in the email. 4. Boarding Students: Submit the online boarding application and pay the applicable fee. The Boarding Admissions page explains that applying is easy (1, 2…), and after you submit the online application and fee, detailed instructions on how to submit your supporting documentation and what to include will be emailed. This begins the boarding admissions process. 5. Boarding Students: After you submit the online application and fee, you will receive email instructions on the required documents and what to include. Follow those instructions to prepare your documents. This completes the documented steps of the boarding admissions process.
Scholarships
We offer both bursaries and scholarships to support families and students who share our values and will make a significant contribution to our school community. Scholarships: Merit-based scholarships are open to all Brookes Westshore applicants. We value those who demonstrate a passion for service and leadership, or those who show strong academic achievement. Please contact admissions@westshore.brookes.org to discuss scholarship opportunities.
FAQs
What curriculum does Brookes Westshore follow?
Brookes Westshore follows the BC curriculum for Grades 4-5 and offers the IB Middle Years Programme for Grades 6-10 and the IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11-12. Students can earn both the IB Diploma and BC Dogwood diploma.
Does Brookes offer boarding?
Yes, the boarding residence has 75 rooms, each accommodating two students with ensuite bathrooms. Floors are gender-separated with house parents living in the residence.
How much are the fees?
Day tuition starts from CAD 10,920 for BC resident Grades 4-5. Boarding fees range up to approximately CAD 63,808 for international boarding students in Grades 11-12. Application fee is CAD 250.
What is the university acceptance rate?
Brookes Westshore reports 100% university acceptance for its graduates.
How many students attend?
Approximately 300 students attend, with about 150 day students and 150 boarders from over 21 nationalities.
What are the class sizes?
Average class size is 20 students with a faculty-to-student ratio of 1:15.
What support services are available?
A full-time school counsellor, one-on-one learning support, small-group tutoring, the REFUEL programme for social-emotional education, and language support tutoring are all available.
What sports facilities does the school have?
On-campus gymnasium plus full access to neighbouring tennis courts, soccer fields, baseball diamond and hockey rinks. Local partnerships include the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre with ice rinks, pools and fitness facilities.
Where is Brookes Westshore located?
Victoria, British Columbia, on a 4-acre purpose-built campus near Royal Roads University and the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre, between the seaside and Charlie's Trail.
When was Brookes Westshore established?
The school was established in 2018 by the Brookes Education Group on a purpose-built campus in Victoria.
Does Brookes offer financial aid?
Yes, both merit-based scholarships and need-based bursaries are available to support families who share the school's values.
