St. Michaels University School is a Canadian Curriculum / Advanced Placement (AP) school in Victoria, Canada. Founded in 1906. It serves 1,000 students for students aged 4–18. Annual tuition ranges from $19,425 to $74,955 USD.
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Financial support available through an Annual Fund to support student access. Details available through the admissions office.
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About
St. Michaels University School (SMUS) is an independent, not-for-profit co-educational day and boarding school in Victoria, British Columbia, serving Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. As the first school in Canada to offer the Advanced Placement program in 1978, SMUS now offers 27 AP courses across 25 subjects, with 81% of exams scoring 3 or higher. With approximately 1,000 students from over 30 countries, full boarding for Grades 9–12, and over 65 clubs and councils, the school provides a rich academic and extracurricular environment underpinned by STEAM and whole-student development.
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First school in Canada to offer the Advanced Placement program in 1978; currently offers 27 AP courses across 25 subjects, with 81% of AP exams scoring 3 or higher. Serves approximately 1,000 students from over 30 countries with full boarding for Grades 9–12 and over 65 clubs and councils. Emphasises STEAM and a whole-student development model combining academics, arts, athletics, outdoor education, leadership, and service.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| JK (BC Day) | CAD 19,425~$ 14,283 |
| Boarding (BC) | CAD 57,298~$ 42,131 |
| International Day | CAD 43,764~$ 32,179 |
| Grades 9-12 (BC Day) | CAD 26,063~$ 19,164 |
| Boarding (International) | CAD 74,955~$ 55,114 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: CA$26,250 - 101,290.
Admissions Process
- 1Separate application streams for day and boarding students. The school accepts applications for JK through Grade 12 (day) and Grades 9–12 (boarding). Contact [email protected] for details.
Admissions Details
Boarding Life
Full boarding available for Grades 9–12. Includes 10 months of instruction, textbooks, accommodation, meals, and 24-hour nursing, care and support. Boarding fees range from CAD 77,430 (BC residents) to CAD 101,290 (International).
Full boarding available for Grades 9–12. Includes 10 months of instruction, textbooks, accommodation, meals, and 24-hour nursing, care and support.
School Day
Full day academic program balanced with arts, athletics, outdoor education, leadership, and service activities.
Student Life
The school operates a house system to build community and foster friendly competition among students.
Uniforms are required at all stages. Families should budget for uniform costs as part of additional expenses.
Meals included in boarding fees.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
24-hour nursing, care and support available for boarding students.
24-hour care and nursing support for boarding students.
Student Demographics
School Background
Independent, not-for-profit school. Formed in 1971 through the merger of University School (founded 1906) and St. Michael's School (founded 1910).