Grade 12

List of 5 items.

• One-on-One University Guidance

  Our university counsellor is eager to assist students in choosing a college or university that matches their interests, abilities and career aspirations. Students also have access to teachers, tutors and advisors for guidance and encouragement throughout the application process. In recent years, our graduates have been offered admission to many top universities in Canada and the rest of the world, including: McGill, University of Toronto, Waterloo, University of Pennsylvania and the London School of Economics.

• Network of Support

  Students benefit from an additional year in our structured environment with small class sizes, faculty advisor meetings and a strong network of support. Learning strategists at the R.D.W. Howson Enrichment Centre help students develop confidence, set goals, manage their time, rank their priorities and find strategies to help them succeed in university. Help is also available in preparing students for their SAT test and Advance Placement tests.

• Access to University Courses and Credits

  Grade 12 students in high academic standing have a unique opportunity to further excel through our Bridge Program with neighbouring Bishop's University. Eligible students can enroll in a first-year university course of their choice, giving them exposure to lecture-based instruction and advanced curriculum. Students receive university credit for successfully completing courses, helping to accelerate their post-secondary studies and catch the eye of university admissions offices.

• Tailored Education

  With an average class size of only 15 students, the teaching and learning environment at BCS is distinctly different from those typically found at other post-secondary institutions. Grade 12 students thrive in this intimate atmosphere, actively participating in class discussions, debates and other cross-curricular projects and sports. Teachers make a point of getting to know their students in order to offer the best possible educational experience. Students choose 7 different classes of which only English is mandatory thus tailoring their program to the required courses for their future application to university.

• Window to the World

  BCS students have the privilege of studying alongside classmates from all around the world. Living and learning in such a multicultural milieu teaches students to embrace diversity and helps prepare them for a challenging university career. BCS provides a solid educational foundation while simultaneously nurturing relationships that span the globe and last a lifetime.