Boarding

A portrait of Keith Driscoll in front of an ivy-covered brick building

It is my pleasure to introduce you to the boarding program at SMUS for Grades 9 to 12.

As a day and boarding school within an urban setting, we offer a unique opportunity for young people to test their self-reliance in a safe and supportive community. Discover more about the advantages of a boarding school education at SMUS.

Whether you are coming from close to home, or from another country, you will find supportive learners who together form a close community with both their fellow boarding students and with day students from here in Victoria, BC.

If you have any questions at any point, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Admissions office who will be glad to help.

– Keith Driscoll, Director of Boarding and Student Life

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The Boarding Experience

Your Room

Your first question about boarding will probably be: where will I live? At SMUS, you will live in a room with a private bathroom and purpose-built furniture.

Roommates

SMUS boarders share their room with one other student. Having a roommate is your opportunity to make a best friend for life.

Your House

There are six boarding houses at SMUS, and although they enjoy a friendly rivalry, there is a close connection between all the houses.

Houseparents and Support

The houseparent system at SMUS means there is always someone looking out for you and able to offer help and guidance. Learn more about houseparents and the other ways in which we care for your wellbeing.

Senior School friends sharing a meal in the dining hall

Food in Boarding

Everybody loves good food! SMUS is committed to providing you with a diet that allows you to benefit the most from your education.

A student tackles an indoor climbing wall

Evenings and Weekends

What do students at SMUS do when they're not studying or participating in extracurricular activities? Find out here what your evenings and weekends will be like.

Senior students at the Parliament Buildings fountain

Living in Victoria, BC

SMUS is sometimes called the "urban boarding school" given our central location in the provincial capital city of Victoria. You will get to know Victoria well. It is small, safe, easy to navigate and there are lots of things to do here.

Living in Victoria