St. Margaret’s All-girls School
St. Margaret’s School: A Legacy of Excellence in All-Girls Education in Canada
St. Margaret’s is an all-girls international, non-denominational day and boarding school located on a secure 22-acre campus in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. As the oldest remaining all-girl independent day and boarding school in the province of BC, St. Margaret’s has been preparing young women for success in their personal lives and professional pursuits for over a century. St. Margaret’s School is a community that values diversity and inspires excellence of mind and strength of spirit while embracing the school motto servite in caritate or “service with love” in both individual pursuits and shared responsibilities. St. Margaret’s offers an unparalleled education for girls from Early Childhood Education to Grade 12. The Junior School has been ranked the top elementary school in the province for six years in a row and the Senior School continues to achieve Provincial Exam scores far superior to both private and public schools. A multitude of Accelerated and Advanced Placement course offerings provide a challenging and fulfilling academic program. In addition, the St. Margaret’s ESL program has an outstanding international reputation.
Our Graduates Are Global Leaders
Ninety-seven percent of St. Margaret’s graduates go on to post-secondary pursuits, with university destinations spanning the globe. In 2007 and 2008, St. Margaret’s graduates were offered university entrance scholarships of over $100,000. Proud St. Margaret’s alumni are leaders in their fields, from Science and Technology to Business, Fine Arts and Medicine. A St. Margaret’s graduate, now pursuing PhD studies in the UK recently wrote, “I am glad that my experience at St. Margaret’s has taught me to be a proactive person, who takes pleasure in learning and meeting new challenges… St. Margaret’s was a global community of its own and it has prepared me well for this exciting life I lead.” Studies prove that graduates of all-girls schools are more likely to choose and excel in mathematics and sciences while performing at a high level in all academic areas compared to their counterparts attending co-ed schools.
Our Boarding Story: Learning to Live and Work in a Global Community
The St. Margaret’s Residences feature 24 hour security and are among the finest in North America. All rooms are shared by only two girls and feature private bathrooms. A comfortable common room with a kitchen provides an inviting space where students can meet to participate in a variety of Residence Clubs, cook together or simply relax after a day at school. St. Margaret’s Boarding Students have exclusive access to:
- An on-site female doctor and nurse
- Teachers that will provide one-on-one assistance during mandatory evening prep
- Outstanding food served at Alexis Hall featuring both local and internationally-inspired cuisine
- Compassionate and first-aid certified “House Moms” dedicated to the well-being of every student
- Private on-site lessons in Fine Arts and Athletics
- Private practice studios just steps from their rooms
- Private weekend transportation provided by the school to and from the BC Ferries and downtown Victoria
Visa to Canada
When a student is accepted, St. Margaret's will provide all the paperwork necessary to obtain a Canadian Visa through the nearest Canadian Embassy.
Contact Info
- Website: http://www.stmarg.ca
- Address: St. Margaret's School, 1080 Lucas Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia, V8X 3P7, Canada
- Email: stmarg@stmarg.ca
- Phone: 1 (250)4797171
