Established in 1921, Queen Margaret's School is a day school for girls and boys from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 7 and a university preparatory boarding school for girls only in grades 8 through 12 (boarding for grade 7-12). Queen Margaret's is well known for its world-class equestrian program and now offers an ESL program for international students. The school emphasizes a balance of academic subjects with visual and performing arts, athletics and clubs, and community service. The school is located on 27 country-like acres in the town of Duncan, British Columbia, a safe and secure environment within easy reach of the cities of Victoria and Vancouver. Our classes are small and our student population is approximately 300, allowing us to nurture and challenge each child and prepare each student to make a successful and meaningful contribution to society. Queen Margaret's offers a comprehensive scholastic and extracurricular program providing opportunities for academic achievement and personal growth in a framework of traditional values. Queen Margaret's mission is to prepare its students to succeed in a changing world through a learning process that develops both ability and character. We endeavour: - To instill a love of learning; - To provide skills necessary for the acquisition, processing, and expression of information; - To develop critical thinking and creative expression; and - To encourage self-discipline and independence in each student. Queen Margaret's School keeps classes small, providing many opportunities to nurture and challenge each student. Recent graduates have been accepted to universities across Canada and the U.S., including McGill, Concordia, the University of Victoria, and Washington State University. Please check the Web site www.qms.bc.ca for more information, and contact the school's Director of Admissions, Mr. Chad Holtum, by telephone at (250) 746-4185 or by e-mail at admissions@qms.bc.ca.

* Preparation for university in Canada and the U.S. * Equestrian Program includes horsemanship courses for credit and development of riding skills for competition. * ESL: - Learn English and participate in school activities to TOEFL level. - Receive individual English support while advancing through Canadian curriculum. * Boarding for girls Grades 7 through 12. * Sports & outdoor activities.

Boarding is included with tuition fees in a single price for girls Grades 7 to 12.

Our Junior School program for girls and boys (day students), begins at the Junior Kindergarten level (1/2 day full week program, followed by our full day program in Kindergarten from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with after school care available. Our Senior School program, for girls only (day and boarding), begins at Grade 8 (Boarding at Grade 7 for all girls). Equestrian program and ESL are available.

Queen Margaret's is well known for its world class Equestrian Program (optional). All students above Grade 3 will receive an introduction to riding. New expanded outdoor education program Grades 2 to 7 (including rock climbing, mountain biking, swimming, bowling, and other leisure sports). We have a field hockey pitch, swimming pool, and tennis court on the campus.

IT specialist teacher; new - Media Arts Technology.

Fine Arts Program - Visual arts with specialist teachers includes applied skills in pottery, jewelry design, and photography at different levels; Exemplary Music programs with specialist teachers include choral music, and a band with plans for Broadway-style musical.

World class equestrian facilities; students may bring their own horse or lease one from the school. ESL two step program for school term plus summer ESL program.

Queen Margaret's Schools Association Organization Web site at www.qmssa.org.

Team QMS Equestrian Team competes with outstanding success in Canada, and internationally the U. S. and Mexico.

Welcomed! Check with the Admissions Office to make an appointment or drop in during the week.