Brentwood college school

1. www.cisscanada.comPrivate>Boarding>Co-Ed Brentwood College School
Location:
• On Vancouver Island
• In the village of Mill Bay
• 40km north ofVictoria
• Gateway: Victoria
Grade levels:
• Grades 9 - 12 > ages 14 - 18
Dates:
• Full year programme
> September 2010 to June 2011
Class Size:
• 14-17 students (average)
• 9:1 student to teacher ratio (average)
Accommodation
• Boarding in school residence
• 3 meals daily
Study Permit / Visa Status
• Canadian Study Permit required
School Breaks
• Several long weekend breaks per year,including:
> Christmas break (approx.2 weeks)
> March break (approx.2 weeks)
Students are not permitted to remain on campus during breaks.
Accommodation arrangements are available through the
school or with a CISS host family.
Uniforms
• Purchase through the school store upon arrival for
new student orientation (at school)
Application Requirements
• CISS application
• Telephone interview (if requested)
• SSAT score
• School Orientation for all new students 3 days prior to
school start. Attendance is mandatory.
• Intermediate or higher level of English proficiency
preferred as school offers only limited support for
students in grades 9 and 10. Students applying to
higher grades must possess strong English skills.
“Where the world comes to school.” As its mission,Brentwood College
School nurtures,challenges and inspires scholars,athletes and artists
as global citizens,stewards and leaders of integrity. As educators in a
residential school,the staff at Brentwood choose not only to be teachers,
but also mentors for their students. Their concern is for character and
community,as well as curriculum.Through full participation in academics,
athletics,the arts,and the residential life of the school,Brentonians
discover their strengths,and develop the skills and attitudes to make
informed,independent,ethical decisions.Brentwood is a vibrant,dynamic
school.Students choose to board at Brentwood because they want to be
challenged:academically,athletically,in the arts,and as people.
Accommodation B Boarding in school residence
Campus 75-acre,oceanfront campus on Vancouver Island
ESL P An ESL support class is available for grades 9-10
only
IB / AP P AP courses available
Laptop programme O laptop use not mandatory
Medical Insurance P mandatory to purchase school insurance
Sports & social clubs P mandatory
School uniforms P mandatory
Special features Excellent sports & arts programming
Very community-oriented school life
Stats: Founded in 1923 as a boys school; coeducational as of 1971
430 students; 350 live on campus
17% international students
99% graduates attend post-secondary institution
Mill Bay, British Columbia
z AP / University Preparation

2. RESIDENCES
The boarding houses are the heart of the Brentwood campus.All seven boarding houses overlook the spectacular
Saanich Peninsula,each providing easy access to all of the arts,sports and academic facilities. The facilities are modern
and comfortable; each house has common room spaces,kitchen areas,televisions and DVD players as well as areas for
socializing. Each house also has its own unique tradition which the students within each house adopt as their own.
Up to four students typically share a room and each student has her own bed,desk,chair and dresser for clothing and
personal items. Often on the weekends,there are inter-house competitions.Students in these events represent their
house in a series of artistic,athletic or academic competitions designed to further enhance the bonds between house
members. The residence houses each have their appointed houseparents and assistant houseparents (usually a teaching
faculty member and his/her family).
ACADEMIC CURRICULUM
Brentwood College School operates on a full-year programme. Students typically take at least five full-year courses along
with at least two fine arts extracurricular and a sport that can be changed each term.
The pursuit of academic excellence is a fundamental aim of the School. The quality of Brentwood’s curriculum excels
above the minimum academic limits set by the British Columbia Ministry of Education and has been ranked consistently
as one of the most academically inclined schools in British Columbia. Class sizes are relatively small,and in subject areas
where it is advantageous to do so,students are grouped according to ability. Our academic curricula in all subjects and
at all grades reflect our mission as a university preparatory school.Courses are developed and student programmes are
shaped to prepare our graduates successfully for post-secondary education.
Students select classes in the areas of English,Languages (French,Spanish),Mathematics,Sciences,Geography,History,
Global Studies,Visual Arts,Music,Drama,Computer Technology,Business,Law and Physical Education.
AP courses are available in 15+ subjects
COMPUTERS / LAPTOPS laptop: Q not mandatory
At present,students at Brentwood are not required to purchase a personal laptop computer.
However,the school believes that computers are essential tools for academic learning.The school offers a wireless
network accessed by over 500 computers across campus.Every member of the school community is provided with an
email account,network space,and access to software programs. Computers are available for use in the resource library,
computer labs and in residences.
With interactive white boards (SMARTBoards),projectors,and the option to use laptops in every classroom,the school
is committed to facilitating learning through technology. The school believes that integrating technology into the
classroom helps students gain lifelong computing skills.
ESL SUPPORT PROGRAMME
Brentwood College offers and‘English Language Support’class for students in grades 9 and 10.This course is taken by
ESL learners instead of another language as part of their regular course load.All other classes taken by an international
student are in the mainstream course programme. The school does not offer a comprehensive ESL programme and
therefore recommends that students possess an intermediate or higher level of English proficiency.
SPORTS AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES participation: R mandatory
Brentwood values highly its Tri-Partite programme consisting of academics,sports,and the arts. Each term students
are required to choose both a physical and social activity and may choose either competitive sports or an intramural
programme.
The Brentwood Rowing Club has a distinguished history and has produced an extraordinary number of Canadian
national crew members and Olympians,including two gold medallists.
Competitive Sports
Basketball
Cross-country running
Field Hockey
Golf
Hockey
Karate
Rowing
Rugby
Sailing
Soccer
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball
Outdoor Pursuits
Biking
Hiking
Rock climbing
Sea kayaking
Survival skills
Whitewater kayaking
Arts & Music Programme
Chamber Choir
Choral Music
Dance
Jazz Ensemble
Stage Singing
Stand
Theatre & Drama
Recreational Athletics
Aerobics
Alpine Skiing
Biking
Camping
Canoeing/kayaking
Martial Arts
Sailing
Rock Climbing
Clubs & Organizations
Chess Club
Community Service
Debating Club
Foreign League Club
Green Club
Model UN
Photography
Science Club
Student Government
Yearbook
Brentwood College School
FACILITIES
• 75-acre oceanside
campus
• 7 Residence houses
• Boathouse & dock for
sailing,canoeing and
other water sports
• 8Tennis courts
• Sports fields
• Running track
• Sportsplex for indoor
sports
• Gymnasium
• Dining hall
• Fine Arts studios
• Pottery studio
• Performing Arts Centre-
dance,theatre,music
• Theatre
• Computer labs
• Science labs
• Library
• Health Centre